Librarian ; Catalog - Texas Christian University - Fort Worth, TX

Librarian I (Catalog) -- Texas Christian University -- Fort Worth, TX

The Librarian I - Catalog supports intellectual access to library resources in a variety of formats by performing cataloging, database maintenance, and authority control, and by creating, maintaining, and enhancing metadata across multiple systems and platforms. ALMA experience preferred.

Duties &

Essential Job Functions:

• Describes and organizes library resources by applying bibliographic standards, local policies, and professional judgment to create, revise and maintain MARC records in the online catalog; creating, monitoring and maintaining metadata in various forms for physical and online resources.
• Facilitates flow of materials by consulting with supervisor and colleagues to resolve workflow issues; prioritizing assigned tasks based on departmental needs.
• Provides backup support for other technical services functions, including work in Acquisitions and E-Resources, as needed and when appropriate.
• Contributes to library internal communication by serving on committees, task forces, and teams, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required

Education & Experience:

• Master of Library Science (ALA accredited).
• 0 - 1 year experience in a library environment.

Preferred

Education & Experience:

• Experience in cataloging, acquisitions and e-resource management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of planning and organizing.
• Knowledge of current standardized tools for description and access to information such as MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging), RDA (Resource Description and Access), LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings), LCC (Library of Congress Classification).
• Knowledge of integrated library systems and related library technologies.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill to communicate clearly and grammatically both orally and in writing.
• Ability to review and make recommendations to improve and streamline processes.