Miami University
Catalog Librarian

The Miami University Libraries seek a collaborative, self-motivated, service-minded professional for the position of Catalog Librarian, reporting to the Head of Technical Services. The Catalog Librarian is responsible for cataloging non-book materials, primarily for the Instructional Materials Center, and other monographic materials as necessary. The Catalog Librarian supervises the copy cataloging operations of the department and works closely with colleagues in Technical Services to maintain the department’s cost-effectiveness and quality of work while employing innovative technologies and practices.

Duties

• Performs original and complex copy cataloging for all monographic formats and languages; emphasis on non-book materials, including all media formats
• Ensures quality of bibliographic records through compliance with national and local standards such as MARC, AACR2r, LCSH, LCCS, OCLC, LC cataloging practices, and other appropriate cataloging and metadata standards, and communicates changes in standards, policies and practices to department staff
• Provides training and supervision for copy cataloging support staff
• Assists in cataloging of special collection materials and continuing resources as needed
• Coordinates and participates as needed in special cataloging projects
• Works closely and productively with colleagues in and outside the department

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution
• Ability and initiative to meet the continuing contract and promotion requirements of the Libraries Appointment, Rank and Promotion System (LARPS) <http://www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps.pdf >
• Training and/or experience in technical services processes
• Knowledge of AACR2r, LCRI, LCCS, LCSH, and MARC21 formats for bibliographic, holdings, and authority data
• Knowledge and/or experience with common bibliographic and metadata tools, such as OCLC Connexion and integrated library systems
• Knowledge of and interest in current issues, trends, and emerging standards in cataloging, such as FRBR and RDA
• Knowledge of trends in information technology
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in an academic library
• Experience using the Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system
• Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language
• Experience in a consortial environment such as OhioLINK
• Knowledge of non-MARC cataloging and metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, MODS, METS, etc.)
• A positive outlook and a sense of humor

This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian, depending on qualifications. Appointment as Associate Librarian requires documented record based upon very strong performance in primary professional responsibilities, very strong performance in either service or scholarship/creative activity, and strong performance in either service or scholarship/creative activity. Salary starting at $43,000 dependent on qualifications.

Submit letter of application, resume and name, telephone number and email address of three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, 225 King Library, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Contact phone number is 513/529-2800. Screening of applications begins July 6, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. “Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses.. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request.”