Cataloging Librarian
- Employer
- Seton Hall University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 22, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Library & Information Sciences, Computer Sciences & Technology
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Cataloging Librarian
Job No: 496561
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty
The successful candidate will oversee and manage all aspects of the full life cycle of print and electronic library resources to ensure accurate representation on the shelves and in integrated library and archival systems. In addition, the Cataloging Librarian will have outstanding communication and organizational skills to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues. Working closely with the Assistant Dean of Information Technology and Collection Services, Electronic Resources Librarian, and Acquisitions Librarian, the incumbent will oversee and manage all aspects of metadata and deliver a seamless experience to users regarding the access and discovery of library resources and services. This position will play an integral role in working cooperatively with units across the library to develop workflows and services that enhance access to our rich print, digital, and electronic collections. This is a tenure track position; an additional graduate degree, scholarship, and service are required for consideration for tenure.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and provide leadership for cataloging, metadata
management, and discovery
services procedures and strategic initiatives across various platforms. - Perform original and copy cataloging for MARC records on an as
needed basis; participate
in special cataloging projects as needed to improve the findability of materials. - Direct bibliographic and authority maintenance activities,
ensuring search quality and
accuracy. - Evaluate electronic data in a variety of formats for resource
discovery; and keep current
with issues and trends in cataloging and
resource discovery. - Assist with automating and integrating workflows for metadata
creation and related
processes (such as reformatting and digitization). - Collaborate with Collection Services Librarians, the Special
Collections and the Gallery, to
transform or "crosswalk" metadata using
standard tools and scripts. - Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with
staff across the Library
and with external partners, as appropriate, to
foster improved metadata practices. - Chair the Discovery committee to provide opportunities for
teaching/reference faculty to
help direct this process. - Oversee the Electronic Theses and Dissertation (ETDs)
workflows. Provide oversight to
staff assigned to assist with ETDs. - Supervise staff assigned to specific metadata/cataloging
projects and student library
assistants. - Participate in teaching and reference as needs
arise.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA
accredited degree
program. Second master's degree, scholarly
activity and service will be required for tenure. - Minimum 1-3 years' experience working with cataloging and
metadata.
- Knowledge of MARC, AACR2, RDA, Dublin Core, MODS, EAD and
RDF/BIBFRAME.
- Experience working with institutional repository software such
as Digital Commons.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion specifically
as it pertains to
cataloging/metadata work. - Ability to communicate effectively: verbally, writing, and
listening.
- Some supervisory or training experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational,
problem-solving, time management,
and communication skills. - Ability to produce accurate statistics and reports.
- Commitment to supporting the Mission of the University and
servant leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience using MarcEdit, OpenRefine and/or Python.
- Basic understanding of licensing and copyright
issues.
- Experience with Tableau or PowerBI.
- Experience cataloging materials for special
collections.
- Reading knowledge of a second language.
- Experience with data management and data curation
practices.
Salary Grade:
FA01 - Faculty
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include contact information for 3 professional references.
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
Advertised: 19 Nov 2024
Application Closes:
To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/496561/cataloging-librarian jeid-255f799d5038cb41aa4991c92198c60b
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