The Advanced Abstractor, non-English is responsible for writing?abstracts and assigning appropriate database and thesaurus headings?based on non-English content as well as supporting the quality?auditors in their processing of non-English content. The person in?this position is expected to produce specified volumes and maintain?acceptable quality of work to meet the demands of the job.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Writes accurate abstracts–in English and/or the non-English?language of a specified journal–of articles assigned (articles cover?a wide range of subject areas and vary in complexity from general?interest to highly technical)
* Assigns subject headings to abstracts
* Suggests and creates new subject headings as needed
* Proofreads own work to ensure accuracy of all names, facts,?spelling, grammar, etc., while also checking the accuracy of subject?heading assignments
* Participates in peer review of non-English content processed by the?team, to establish consistent content understanding and application of?A&I rules
* Proofreads and provides feedback for vendor work in support of?vendor training and quality auditing
* Conforms to standards of abstracting established by EBSCO, and?conforms to standards of indexing established by EBSCO and the Library?of Congress
* Executes assigned work as directed by Supervisor or Senior?Production Coordinator
* Creates records consistent in quality and speed with accepted?standards for Abstractors
* Assists with other projects as assigned by Senior Production?Coordinator, Supervisor, or Editorial management
Skills
Requirements:
* Bachelors Degree
* Fluent in English and French
* 1+ years in a role requiring analytical, reading, writing and proofing skills
* 1+ years experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
* Excellent verbal communication; Excellent written communication
* Positive attitude & team player
* Translation experience
* Awareness of worldwide current events
Please apply online at?http://www.ebscohost.com/careers1/jobs.php?detail=10513