Cataloging Metadata Librarian - AZ - Library Services

Midwestern University; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern University seeks a Cataloging Metadata Librarian responsible for managing cataloging operations at both Glendale, AZ and Downers Grove, IL campuses. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Library/Information Sciences and 2-4 years of relevant experience, focusing on metadata and cataloging standards. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires strong cataloging skills and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Child care subsidy

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness facility on-site

Qualifications

• Experience applying cataloging and classification standards like RDA/AACR2, MARC.
• 2-4 years relevant work experience in cataloging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cataloging and metadata operations.
• Supervise maintenance and quality control of library systems.
• Complete copy cataloging and acquisitions processes.

Skills

Cataloging

Metadata management

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in Library/Information Sciences

Tools

OCLC

Sierra

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Summary

This position is responsible for managing the cataloging and metadata operations for the multiple site library system, including overseeing copy cataloging and metadata schema for the institutional repository. This position is responsible for original cataloging for both the Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses and completing copy cataloging and acquisitions processes including receiving and physical processing for the Glendale, AZ campus. The cataloging and metadata librarian also coordinates copy cataloging and acquisitions processes for the Downers Grove campus. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining local practice for library catalog and institutional repository metadata. The office hours are M-F, 8:30AM – 5:00PM. The position reports to the Technical Services Manager.

• Catalog, classify, and assign subject headings to library materials in accordance with local and national standards, including perform original and copy cataloging of library materials on integrated library system and OCLC
• Supervise and perform maintenance, data entry, and quality control of library system catalog, institutional repository, and collections.
• Complete copy cataloging and acquisitions processes including receiving and physical processing for the Glendale campus.
• Coordinate copy cataloging and acquisitions processes for the Downers Grove campus.
• Coordinate and maintain inventory of library system holdings on local and national online bibliographic databases
• Create and maintain cataloging and metadata manual.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of new and ongoing projects for the library system
• Participate in collection development, reference, and other library services as needed
• Serve as a resource person on matters pertaining to collection and database maintenance in the department
• Develop and maintain relevant reports for the department
• Maintain knowledge of library technical services trends, including metadata, such as linked data and BIBframe
• Other duties may be assigned
  
  

Summary

This position is responsible for managing the cataloging and metadata operations for the multiple site library system, including overseeing copy cataloging and metadata schema for the institutional repository. This position is responsible for original cataloging for both the Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses and completing copy cataloging and acquisitions processes including receiving and physical processing for the Glendale, AZ campus. The cataloging and metadata librarian also coordinates copy cataloging and acquisitions processes for the Downers Grove campus. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining local practice for library catalog and institutional repository metadata. The office hours are M-F, 8:30AM – 5:00PM. The position reports to the Technical Services Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Catalog, classify, and assign subject headings to library materials in accordance with local and national standards, including perform original and copy cataloging of library materials on integrated library system and OCLC
• Supervise and perform maintenance, data entry, and quality control of library system catalog, institutional repository, and collections.
• Complete copy cataloging and acquisitions processes including receiving and physical processing for the Glendale campus.
• Coordinate copy cataloging and acquisitions processes for the Downers Grove campus.
• Coordinate and maintain inventory of library system holdings on local and national online bibliographic databases
• Create and maintain cataloging and metadata manual.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of new and ongoing projects for the library system
• Participate in collection development, reference, and other library services as needed
• Serve as a resource person on matters pertaining to collection and database maintenance in the department
• Develop and maintain relevant reports for the department
• Maintain knowledge of library technical services trends, including metadata, such as linked data and BIBframe
• Other duties may be assigned
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

A Masters degree in Library/Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution and 2-4 years relevant knowledge and work experience in applying cataloging and classification standards, such as RDA/AACR2, MARC, LCC, LCSH, and MeSH. Experience planning and implementing metadata schema for digital collections. Experience in training and/or teaching. Experience working in a team and customer service oriented environment. Experience with Sierra, Figshare, and research information management systems a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Sierra or ILS/cataloging software, web navigation skills and searching skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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