Job: Library Services Specialist, Database Maintenance Fulltime position available Job no: 493120
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Library

Responsibilities:

Working in the Library Technical Services Bibliographic and Metadata Services Unit, perform database maintenance for Library collections in several databases for materials including but not limited to serials, monographs, and nonprint materials.

Specific duties include: weeding and transferring materials; creation/editing of holdings statements; working with system reports which entails problem solving, reviewing of regular reports, responding to requests for assistance, and coordinating work with other departments; performing copy cataloging in several databases including  Aleph, ContentDM, and OCLC for a variety of materials; creating non-MARC metadata descriptions of a variety of materials and; performing other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and one year of library experience directly related to the primary duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience working in Technical Services performing database maintenance work
  • Experience with library systems such as ContentDM and OCLC
  • Experience working with Ex Libris products preferably Aleph
Special Instructions to Applicants:

When submitting your application, please upload a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Salary:

Pay Range 10 (starting at $39,732) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closing Date: January 1, 2020
Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

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Desk, computer, printer, 6-8 foot table, fans.

If you have any of these items to donate, please contact Julie Rosenthal at julier@umbc.edu

Please pass the word to others.

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The Counseling Center is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of UMBC students, and staff are excited to offer new and expanded wellness resources. We hope you will take advantage of these important tools to support your personal development and help you make the most of your UMBC experience.  

New WellTrack Interactive Self-Help Therapy App for Students

The Counseling Center now offers the WellTrack interactive self-help therapy app free to UMBC students. Use the modules to address concerns related to stress, anxiety, depression, and public speaking (this module available only on the WellTrack website). If you want to follow up with a counselor, the Counseling Center staff is here to help. Services are free and confidential for registered UMBC students. To make an appointment, call 410-455-2472 or stop by the offices at the Student Development & Success Center on Center Road (in between Chesapeake Hall and Susquehanna Hall across from Erickson Field).  

Download the WellTrack app and register with your UMBC ID for full access; no identifying information will be shared with counseling staff unless you choose the option to do so. Please note that all of the Counseling Center’s screening resources are for informational and educational purposes only, and are not intended as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.

Mind Spa Expands, Moves to Albin O. Kuhn Library and Patapsco Hall 

Mind Spa is an important campus resource with self-care tools to help you relax, improve concentration and memory, and overall success as a student. Counseling staff have collaborated with staff from University Health Services’ Office of Health Promotion, Residential Life, and the Albin O. Kuhn Library to make it more accessible to all students. Mind Spa has moved out of the Counseling Center and is now available in two locations: Albin O. Kuhn Library, Room 367, and Patapsco Hall, Room 163. A UMBC ID is required to access either space. 

Mind Spa is a quiet space equipped for the practices of mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation, and includes a massage chair, meditation cushions, hot tea, and other wellness resources. You can also check out light therapy boxes from the library location to use in the Mind Spa space or in your room. 

Practicing mindfulness and meditation can have important physical and mental health benefits such as increased concentration, awareness, and regulation of emotions. Studies show that these practices have positive short- and long-term effects on the brain. You might begin to notice benefits from your experience at Mind Spa immediately or after a few sessions.

“These resources tap into our goal to create a supportive culture of care and wellness for our students,” says Alayna Berkowitz, who recently joined the Counseling Center as assistant director of outreach and mental health promotion. “There are many different ways to engage with therapeutic resources beyond the in-person setting. The WellTrack phone app is great for a generation that is using social media and apps more than previous generations. Not all students present for traditional talk therapy, and both WellTrack and Mind Spa offer students other opportunities – through a phone app and quiet spaces – to take care of themselves.”

Berkowitz adds that the Counseling Center’s goal is to make sure its resources and programming take into account the complexity of UMBC students’ diverse and intersecting identities and needs. 

 

 Learn more about the Counseling Center’s services and resources.


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Beginning, December 19th, the Women's Center will be closed until our January 2020 hours begin. 

Community members needing access to the lactation room should contact staff via womenscenter@umbc.edu and/or see the instructions provided to you via the email received when you signed up for room reservations to see how to access the Women's Center when we're closed.

Happy holidays and good luck on your finals!
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Each year on December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is honored as the United Nation's commitment for promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day raises awareness of the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of disability that affects people around the world.

More than 1 billion people in the world have a disability. At fifteen percent (15%) of the world’s population, persons with disabilities account for the world’s largest minority. Furthermore, one out of every seven people is affected by disability. 

Working toward an accessible future is everyone's responsibility. We must work together to create a future which insists that people are not excluded due to their health impairments. Report barriers when you encounter them via our accessibility concern form here: https://accessibility.umbc.edu/report-campus-accessibility-concern/ and work with us to overcome barriers.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message is linked below.


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We at Retriever Essentials would like to express our heartiest gratitude to all our collaborators and guests who made UMBC’s first Home for the Holidays event a reality. The event offered a communal atmosphere to UMBC members who cannot travel back home or did not have family living in proximity during this holiday break. The event was celebrated on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th. 

 

Through the support of Chartwells team, True Grits Dining Hall became the “home” and through the contributions from the collaborators, the community became one big family. The collaborators brought various food items ranging from classic Thanksgiving dishes to international cuisines. OCA Mocha brought in its fresh coffee to warm up the guest on the cold windy afternoon. The event also included fun activities like board games, arts and craft time, letter writing, and music. The event concluded with a raffle contest where our guest won giveaways and goodies. 

 

Home for the Holidays brought the campus community together and provided a warmhearted holiday experience to its attendees. We thank all of those who participated in the event and hope that Home for the Holidays continues to become yet another inclusive tradition at UMBC. 

 

Our key collaborators were: Academic Success Center, Campus Dining Services, English Language Institute, Financial Literacy Committee, Off-Campus Student Services, Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising, OCA Mocha, SAHAP Department, Student Government Association, The Campus Police, The Registrar’s Office, The Shriver Center, and UMBC Sustainability.

 

 

Here is a recap of the event: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UzdKkwIMStEmsT0n0yP6WZBcTT1nvLD7/view

 

For more updates from Retriever Essentials please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages.


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Dear UMBC LGBTQA+ and ally community members, 


The votes are in! The Queer Student Lounge (QSL) is now...



...(drum roll please)...


The Center!


It is our belief that this new name will better reflect the current and evolving needs of the LGBTQA+ community and better represents our diverse and inclusive needs. Please, remember to be patient with us. The full rebranding process will take some time (we'll have lots of online and hard copy materials to update). However, you should start witnessing a slow roll out of the name throughout the semester - with an eventual ribbon cutting by the end of spring.


We will be sure to keep you posted with updates as they become available.


A very special thanks to Heidy George, Program Associate for Student Diversity and Inclusion and the UMBC LGBTQ+ community members who participated in our poll!


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at mosaic@umbc.edu.


- Campus Life's Diversity and Inclusion Staff




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In the meantime, we encourage you to come to our last two events for the Fall Semester.

THIS THURSDAY: How to Be a Better Ally: Local Indigenous Communities
Wednesday, December 11, 2019: Relation Station: Winter PJ Party and Chip Meet and Greet!


- Campus Life's Diversity and Inclusion Staff
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We are ready to celebrate thanksgiving with you all! Come to True Grits Dining Hall for food and fun activities.  ]]> We are ready to celebrate thanksgiving with you all! Come to True Grits Dining Hall for food and fun activities.  Image https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/5850bd2fe8ab226c6f7ef246e2390ddb/6a028c39/news/000/088/834/c5944749c722d4cf1dc5c0528c9b59ab/IMG_3220.jpg?1574959471 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88834/guest@my.umbc.edu/a89cbb88875c61f0f592113cb9f5ac6b/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 5 0 true Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:45:48 -0500 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:47:02 -0500 Campus Life's D&I Spaces Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Hello UMBC Community Members,

Please note that Campus Life's Diversity & Inclusion departmental spaces will close today at 5pm for the holidays. UMBC is on Thanksgiving recess from 11/28-11/30 and all spaces attached to Campus Life's Diversity & Inclusion area will be closed during that time.

We will re-open on Monday, December 2nd at 9:30am!
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