Collections Processing Assistant II - Collections Access and Discovery

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OverviewThe Collections and Research Services Special Projects team is dedicated to ensuring long-term access to the New York Public Library’s (NYPL) general research collections.

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The Collections and Research Services Special Projects team is dedicated to ensuring long-term access to the New York Public Library’s (NYPL) general research collections. While based at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, this role is crucial in supporting strategic collection processing initiatives across the research libraries. The Collections Processing Assistant II performs essential catalog maintenance and physical processing activities under the general direction of the Senior Collections Processing Associate, with additional oversight from BookOps Cataloging managers. This work involves preparing materials for high-density storage and digitization as part of institutional strategic initiatives, including the Google Books Library Project.

Responsibilities

Perform catalog maintenance, item record creation, and barcoding activities
Perform copy cataloging for serials and monographs using OCLC Connexion client, Sierra, and other related bibliographic tools.
Distinguish among multiple bibliographic records to choose the correct one for the material in hand; know when to seek help from a supervisor
Retrieve and reshelve items according to classification and shelving guidelines
Handle older collection materials that may be fragile or may require cleaning; apply appropriate stabilization treatment for the material in hand.
Assist with collection maintenance, stack maintenance, sorting materials, and collection transfers
Identify problems and refer them immediately to the supervisor
Perform other related duties as required