Cataloging Librarian

Drew University is seeking an experienced Cataloging Librarian who will perform original and complex copy cataloging of physical materials, including descriptive and subject cataloging and authority work for Drew University Libraries and Special Collections. The successful candidate will facilitate discovery and access to the library's physical and electronic collections through accurate application of current national and international cataloging/metadata standards and by creating, maintaining, and enhancing bibliographic metadata in Drew University Library's integrated library system and discovery platform. This part-time position will also be responsible for the general supervision of master’s degree interns and undergraduate student workers. Position is part-time, will work approximately 25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cataloging and classification of library monographs using current library cataloging and metadata standards. Resolves discovery issues arising from incorrect or outdated bibliographic and portfolio records. Maintains quality of existing records by editing, correcting, enhancing, reclassifying, and resolving cataloging discrepancies as needed.
  
  
• Develops and shares expertise in all cataloging-related aspects of the library's database, including editing, inventory, import/export of records, managing sets, and analytics. Develop training materials and documentation for library staff in the application of metadata standards and cataloging policy and procedures, workflows, and local practice on wiki and document-sharing sites.
  
  
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for cataloging activities. Develops policies, goals, procedures, and workflows for cataloging and processing library materials in all formats for best quality records in the most efficient manner.
  
  
• Provide day-to-day supervision and plan the work of interns and undergraduate student workers. Monitors cataloging and library software listservs; keeps up-to-date on enhancements and changes in cataloging standards.
  
  
• Manage special projects including conversion projects from Dewey to LC, elimination of backlog, collection management. Assists and participates in library planning, access services to provide enhanced access to collections.
  
  
• Perform related duties as assigned to meet departmental, library, and institutional priorities, goals, and objectives
  
  

This position is 100% on site. Position is part-time and not eligible for benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution
  
  
• At least 3-5 years’ experience as a cataloger.
  
  
• Professional library cataloging experience to include experience working with an integrated library system, experience with cataloging practices including knowledge of RDA, Library of Congress subject heading practice, and with cataloging/metadata tools including OCLC Connexion, ClassWeb, and MarcEdit.
  
  
• Strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Library of Congress Subject Headings
  
  
• Innovative and tech-savvy with strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for troubleshooting
  
  
• Collaboration skills, demonstrated success working on teams, and willingness to share expertise with colleagues and subordinates
  
  
• Demonstrated experience organizing or managing projects, balancing priorities, and setting and meeting deadlines
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in an academic library.
  
  
• Experience using FOLIO.
  
  
• Supervisory experience of catalogers/ MLS level interns
  
  
• Knowledge and/or experience with BIBFRAME.
  
  
• Technical services skills such as FTP, scripting, and querying data with regular expressions and/or SQL
  
  
• Experience with batch loading, editing, and deleting of catalog records
  
  

Physical Demands

• Pick-up, carry and move items up to 25 lbs.
  
  
• Push library book carts containing books.
  
  

How to Apply:

To apply, submit the following materials.

• Cover letter
  
  
• CV
  
  
• Contact Information of 3 professional references
  
  

Open until filled.

About Drew University:

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City. It has a total enrollment of more than 2,200 students and has 136 full-time faculty members, 96% of whom hold the terminal degree in their field. The Theological and Caspersen schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers BA and BS degrees in over 50 disciplines.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Particularly noteworthy opportunities for undergraduates include the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE),, the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI), the Center for Civic Engagement, as well as New York City semesters focusing on Communications & Media, Contemporary Art, Museums & Cultural Management, New York Theatre, Social Entrepreneurship, Wall Street, and the United Nations.

Drew also houses the Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict, the Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, an independent professional theater, as well as the United Methodist Archives and History Center.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.

These positions are subject to a background check.