Title: Cataloging Librarian

Employee Classification: Librarian

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-University Library

Department: UNT-University Library-Gen-141000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

A wide range of student- and faculty-centered services are the cornerstone of the Libraries' integral role in the University of North Texas community. As the most-used service on campus and an essential component of education and research at the University of North Texas, the Libraries offer access to an abundant collection of more than 6 million items (print and digital) along with expert personnel to assist patrons in achieving their academic and scholarly goals. We provide innovative and inclusive programs and support to enhance the intermingling of teaching, learning, and research at UNT.  

The Cataloging and Metadata Services Department at the University of North Texas Library is seeking to hire a Cataloging Librarian to work collaboratively with department, division, and other library personnel to perform original and complex cataloging of materials.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Cataloging Librarian will report to the Department Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services (CMS) and will be responsible for catalog records and related data resources in a variety of languages, subjects, and formats. The librarian will work collaboratively within the CMS department to maintain a comprehensive and precise catalog of holdings for the UNT Libraries, assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures for bibliographic and authority control, and facilitate planning and process improvements. The librarian is expected to perform original and complex copy cataloging by providing full and accurate resource description and subject analysis according to international and local standards. The Cataloging Librarian will also work collaboratively with the Libraries’ other departments and divisions.

UNT librarians hold fixed duration Professional Faculty status, and are expected to participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities that enhance their departmental responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities
• Perform original and complex copy cataloging of library resources in various formats and languages.
• Download, edit, and load vendor-supplied bibliographic record files using MarcEdit, III Sierra, and other tools, ensuring compliance with current cataloging standards and practices.
• Perform name, title, and series authority work, and contribute new or updated authority records to the LC/NACO Authority File.
• Participate in cooperative metadata endeavors, such as OCLC and NACO.
• Proactively evaluate workflows to improve automation, quality, and efficiency of work, and participate in the development of departmental goals, policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Participate in the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff, students, and interns.
• Manage projects with respect to deadlines, prioritization, and completion.
• Prepare administrative and statistical reports, as assigned.
• Cooperate with Collection Development and Collection Assessment units to improve cross-division workflows.
• Work collaboratively with other units across the Libraries.
• Provide training, consultation, and documentation about cataloging, metadata, authority control, and other topics to relevant staff across the Libraries.
• Keep abreast of current and developing standards, practices, and policies for cataloging and metadata, and disseminate information to colleagues as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent and one year of cataloging experience in a library or equivalent course work.
• Experience with complex copy and original cataloging using traditional cataloging practice and rules, such as RDA, LC-PCC Policy Statements and Program for Cooperative Cataloging guidelines, Library of Congress classification, Library of Congress subject headings and genre/form terms, and MARC 21 bibliographic formats.
• Familiarity with cataloging tools, such as OCLC Connexion (or WorldShare Record Manager), MarcEdit, ClassWeb Plus, RDA Toolkit, and or an integrated library system.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail for complex work.

Preferred Qualifications

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about ensuring all voices are heard, who value wellness, and believe in fostering a psychologically safe environment to apply.
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
• Experience working in an academic or research library.
• Experience cataloging e-resources, specifically, e-books and streaming media.
• Experience in acquiring, batch editing, and loading files of vendor-supplied bibliographic records.
• Experience with creating and updating name, title, and series authority records to the LC/NACO Authority File.
• Experience with III Sierra, OCLC Connexion (or WorldShare Record Manager), and/or MarcEdit (or similar tool used to create, extract, transform, analyze, and manage quality metadata records).
• Experience supervising direct reports.
• Familiarity with current issues and principles regarding cataloging.
• Evidence of strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated scholarly activity and professional service.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

Varies based on assignment.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references with their online application.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.