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Back to Salaried staff position list   LIBRARY ANALYST (L6)  FLSA Status: Nonexempt Revised July 1, 1999 NATURE OF JOB: Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex duties in a major library unit. The principal emphasis is on applying technical skills and knowledge to specialized functions in a variety of library operations; independent judgment is required in the application and development of library procedures. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Depending on divisional assignment, the following are typical examples of work: * Uses a variety of reference sources including DELCAT, local and remote databases, and the Internet, to provide in-person and telephone assistance to faculty, staff, students and the general public;  * Maintains a variety of complex financial and statistical records including the clearing of invoices for payment, the preparation of the same for accounts payable and the reconciliation of monthly statements;  * Responsible for copy cataloging; edits bibliographic records by interpreting and applying complex cataloging rules according to nationally accepted standards; assigns classification numbers; * Responsible for processing of Special Collections materials; * Interprets and edits records in the OCLC system as appropriate;  * Monitors the work flow of new materials being processed, corresponding with domestic and foreign vendors on invoice problems, overcharges, etc.; resolves problems with difficult orders; * Reconciles receipt of library materials with orders and confirms for payment;  * Supervises student assistants including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating performance; * Performs other related duties as assigned.  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES: Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED with specialized library related skills gained from four years of experience of a progressively responsible nature preferred; two years of college related course work preferred. Requires working knowledge of library records, the management module of DELCAT and other specialized library databases, and procedures in specific departmental operations; demonstrated ability to perform difficult bibliographic searches in a variety of bibliographic databases and the Internet; demonstrated ability to use intermediate computer techniques in word processing, spreadsheet, database and Web-based applications; comprehensive reading skill in modern foreign language(s) may be required; ability to follow complex instructions; ability to work independently and to devise solutions to problems; and the ability to communicate effectively and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.   The EXAMPLES OF WORK are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties assigned to this position.

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