Lead Cataloger & Metadata Librarian

Monroe County Public Library; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a lead cataloger to manage cataloging and metadata workflows within the integrated library system, ensuring accurate MARC records and adherence to national and local standards.

You will coordinate digitization projects, mentor staff, and implement improvements to access and discovery, including Dewey classifications, subject headings, and metadata quality across collections.

Qualifications

• MLS required; credentials from an ALA-accredited program.
• IPL Librarian Level 3 certification required or able to obtain.
• Experience with ILS, MARC, OCLC preferred.
• Strong cataloging and metadata discipline.

Responsibilities

• Catalog newly acquired physical and digital items into the ILS.
• Recommend controlled vocabulary and approve metadata.
• Ensure cataloging aligns with national standards.
• Enter original cataloging into national databases.
• Review and assign Dewey Decimal classifications and subject headings.
• Mentor staff on cataloging rules.
• Contribute to department policies and procedures.

Skills

Cataloging

Metadata standards

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

MLS (Master’s in Library Science)

Indiana Public Library Certification – Librarian Level 3

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

MARC

OCLC

Dewey Decimal Classification

Job description

Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a lead cataloger to manage cataloging and metadata workflows within the integrated library system, ensuring accurate MARC records and adherence to national and local standards.

You will coordinate digitization projects, mentor staff, and implement improvements to access and discovery, including Dewey classifications, subject headings, and metadata quality across collections.