Special Collections Cataloger

Position Summary:
The Special Collections Cataloger creates, enhances, and corrects catalog records for Special Collections, Rare Books, Marian Library, and University Archives using established standards and departmental policies. Creates name authority records as needed. Collects and maintains cataloging statistics. Stays current with cataloging trends and workflows and attends professional development training as needed. May be asked to serve on division and library teams, committees, and task forces.
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.
Experience working in a library or museum.
Strong computer skills including accurate typing ability and knowledge of Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.
Ability to proofread or perform detailed work.
Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Graduate degree in library or information science or related field.
Experience cataloging library materials.
Experience cataloging special collections or rare books.
Experience creating authority records.
Familiarity in one or more of the following: RDA, OCLC, integrated library systems, and Library of Congress subject headings and classification.
Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
Knowledge of one or more of the following, DCRMR, NACO or BIBCO.
Experience with MarcEdit or OpenRefine.
Demonstrated and successful experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of and sensitivity to Catholic and Marianist educational values.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please summarize your ability to meet the minimum qualifications in your cover letter and submit three references along with your resume.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.