Senior Copy Cataloger — Metadata & Data Specialist

University of South Florida Libraries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida Libraries is hiring a Complex Copy Cataloger for the Tampa Campus Library. This onsite administrative role performs complex copy cataloging across formats, maintains bibliographic records, and uses Alma and OCLC Connexion in accordance with cataloging standards.

Responsibilities include cataloging across campuses, data cleanup, and managing electronic resources in the library catalog, with attention to detail and data analysis within the Metadata/Cataloging Unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with two years of library work experience.
• Appropriate college coursework may substitute for the required experience.
• Two years cataloging experience in an academic library setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cataloging for physical formats across campuses, using OCLC Connexion and metadata rules.
• Perform database maintenance, data analysis, and large dataset transformations to improve catalog quality.
• Assist with electronic cataloging, batch loading, and e-resource management in Alma.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Metadata standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Library Science or other related fields

Tools

OCLC Connexion

Alma Integrated Library Platform

Job description

The University of South Florida Libraries is hiring a Complex Copy Cataloger for the Tampa Campus Library. This onsite administrative role performs complex copy cataloging across formats, maintains bibliographic records, and uses Alma and OCLC Connexion in accordance with cataloging standards.

Responsibilities include cataloging across campuses, data cleanup, and managing electronic resources in the library catalog, with attention to detail and data analysis within the Metadata/Cataloging Unit.