Catalog Librarian, Middlebury College, (Middlebury, VT)

Posted September 25, 2024

Provides original and complex copy cataloging and metadata services for library materials to ensure discoverability and robust access to the items in the library’s collections. Directs necessary database maintenance, resolves difficult cataloging problems, provides statistics, and performs related catalog-management activities to help ensure the library’s records and those supplied by other vendors meet local and national standards.  Provides training and guidance to library staff members who work in the online catalog.

Requirements

Graduate degree in library or information science from an accredited institution, or its equivalent, required
Minimum of 3 years previous library experience, required – including experience with cataloging/metadata procedures, library catalogs, and library systems – including minimum 1 year previous experience with ExLibris’ Alma/Primo library services platform

Familiarity with national library cataloging/metadata standards, e.g MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data and Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings, etc.
Complex problem-solving and research skills involving the analysis and interpretation of information; strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently, required
Ability to work independently; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail
Working knowledge of one or more languages taught at Middlebury, required

This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $60,954-$76,207 per year.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please go the following: https://apply.workable.com/middleburycollege/j/4CDC7E6320/