Cataloging Librarian Temporary Pool

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Retirement programs

Job summary

Commonwealth University Libraries in Bloomsburg, PA, is seeking a Temporary Cataloging Librarian to perform original and copy cataloging, maintain the online catalog, and collaborate with faculty and staff. The role supports Liaison activities with academic departments and requires awareness of current library trends and best practices.

The position is a temporary, full-time appointment with duties varying by department needs, and will involve engagement with diverse populations while ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience directly related to cataloging.
• Knowledge of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification systems and Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Finalists must successfully complete an interview, which may include a cataloging demonstration.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
• Prior academic library experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform original cataloging and/or classification of print and/or non-print materials using OCLC.
• Perform complex copy cataloging.
• Maintain the online catalog database.
• Collaborate with other cataloging faculty and staff.
• Stay informed about current events in the library profession relevant to responsibilities.
• Participate in liaison responsibilities with academic departments as needed.
• Cooperate with librarians and staff in other duties as directed by the Director of Commonwealth University Libraries.

Skills

Cataloging

OCLC

LC/DDC knowledge

Tools

OCLC

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts (official or unofficial), and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please send questions to Michael Coffta, Business Research Librarian, Chair of the CU Libraries’ Temporary Pool Committee, at [e-mail]. The application deadline for this pool is February 2, 2029. Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, which may include a cataloging demonstration, as judged by the department faculty.

Position Information

Position Title

Cataloging Librarian Temporary Pool

Posting Number

F100

College/Area

Graduate Education, Libraries and Performing Arts

Department

Library Faculty

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary Pools

Type of Appointment

Full Time

Complement Type

Temporary

Home Campus

Bloomsburg

City

State

FTE%

Varies

Work Location

Other

Salary Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

If Other, please list The Temporary Research Librarian will be assigned to one of these campuses based upon need by the University

Appointment Start Date

Start dates will vary based on department needs

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary

Temporary Cataloging Librarian, Faculty Rank

Duties

• Performing original cataloging and/or classification of print and/or non-print materials utilizing OCLC
• Performing complex copy cataloging
• Performing database maintenance of the online catalog
• Collaborate with other Cataloging faculty and staff
• Keeping informed about current events in the Library profession that are pertinent to job responsibilities
• Participating in assigned liaison responsibilities with academic departments as needed
• Cooperating as a team member with other librarians and staff in performing other professional duties as directed by the Director of the Commonwealth University Libraries

Qualifying Experience and Education

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year experience directly related to cataloging
• Working knowledge of both the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification systems and Library of Congress Subject Headings
• Finalists must successfully complete an interview, which may include a cataloging demonstration

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
• Prior academic library experience

Supplemental Information

Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Offers of Employment

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA ). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL , 570-389-4808, [e-mail] or [e-mail] ), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA -related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III , The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone].

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Anticipated Start Date

as needs arise between now and spring 2029.

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