PINES Bibliographic Services Specialist

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Supporting the mission of the Georgia Public Library Service, the PINES Bibliographic Services Specialist will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and quality control of the PINES bibliographic database. This includes regular oversight and investigation into bibliographic issues that impact PINES library users' and staff's ability to locate, maintain and circulate materials. Working in conjunction with the PINES Bibliographic Projects Manager, participates and identifies other projects that are beneficial to the health of the bibliographic database. Responsible for maintaining the PINES cataloging documentation regarding original and copy cataloging policies and procedures. Participates in the open source Evergreen community.

• Performs quality control and maintenance of bibliographic records, including electronic resource records, in the PINES database to maintain PINES bibliographic database integrity (55%)
• Contributes and participates in special and ongoing projects to the PINES bibliographic database (15%)
• Maintains and updates PINES documentation regarding copy and original cataloging procedures (10%)
• Participates in the Evergreen open source community (10%)
• Participates in the evolution of commercial vendors' cataloging ability and coordinates outsourcing procedures among PINES libraries, vendors and OCLC (5%)
• Attends seminars, conferences, job-related training and other staff development training programs. May serve on committees and task forces (5%)

• MLS (Master's in Library or Information Science)
• 5 or more years experience working with library cataloging
• Experience with RDA, MARC21, and OCLC WorldCat

• Experience with Evergreen ILS
• Experience with PINES policies and procedures

• Knowledge of MARC bibliographic standards
• Skill in decision making and problem solving
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to operate a variety of software programs
• Ability to effectively prioritize work load
• Ability to effectively multi-task

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

A pre-employment background check will be required after a contingent offer is accepted. It will include a criminal history, driving record, and education.