Library Catalog & Data Steward — Lead

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a Library Catalog Management Support specialist to assist with database maintenance and cataloging of general collections. The role includes supervising part-time and student workers and handling withdrawal projects to ensure prompt access for the Baylor academic community.

A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required; three years is preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and data-handling skills, plus experience with library

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required.
• A Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience are preferred.
• Combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a range of departmental database maintenance activities, including withdrawal projects.
• Copy catalog assigned materials to ensure they are promptly accessible by the Baylor academic community.
• Supervise part-time/student employees in the unit, typically 1-3 people.
• Post-cataloging physical processing procedures for books, scores, physical media, and other library acquisitions, including stamping and marking, anti-theft strips, labels, minor repairs, and binding.
• Consult with supervisor and unit head about supplies and budget for materials.
• Assist Special Collections unit with their processing as requested.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Library management system

Job description

Baylor University is seeking a Library Catalog Management Support specialist to assist with database maintenance and cataloging of general collections. The role includes supervising part-time and student workers and handling withdrawal projects to ensure prompt access for the Baylor academic community.

A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required; three years is preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and data-handling skills, plus experience with library