Metadata and Cataloging Librarian, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA

Posted January 21, 2025

Description

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections, Systems and Digital Strategies, the Metadata and Cataloging Librarian will join a library team of faculty and staff specializing in Acquisitions and Electronic Resource Management (ERM), Interlibrary Loan, Systems, Cataloging, and Digital Initiatives. A core element of this position’s work is the creation of original and enhanced metadata description of library resources and collections in multiple formats with emphasis on inclusive and reparative resource description. An expected focus will be to work with relevant colleagues within the library and the Cal Poly community to identify opportunities to collaborate with community members to identify, prioritize, and add names and topics to national subject, geographical, and name indexes, including those associated with the U.S. Library of Congress, with a specific focus on underrepresented, marginalized, and Indigenous communities. The Metadata and Cataloging Librarian will lead planning, evaluation, and implementation of metadata and cataloging policies, standards, procedures, and workflows that prioritize access for a diverse user population. The person in this position will represent the library in implementing California State University (CSU)-wide consortia level cataloging policies and procedures and may lead local implementation.

Librarians have full faculty status and are expected to meet faculty requirements for tenure and promotion. The typical workload allows for 20% of time to be dedicated to research, scholarship and creative activities. Faculty are required to conduct an active ongoing program of scholarship or creative works that advances knowledge in the library and information field or other fields of one’s specialty. Faculty also participate in shared governance and actively engage in committees, task forces, and professional organizations to shape the future of the library in accordance with the goals of the library, Cal Poly, and CSU. Please refer to the Robert E. Kennedy Library Vision and Values and DEI Plan for more information.

Salary Range – $85,524 – $90,655

Please see here for a full job description: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/cisl/en-us/job/544881/metadata-and-cataloging-librarian

How to Apply:

Please attach to your electronic application the following materials:

Cover letter
Current curriculum vita
Statement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship and/or service describing experience, contributions to DEI efforts, the impact on students, faculty, staff and/or your field and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly
Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment.

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. This position is open until filled.

Projected Start Date: 09-01-2025

Review Begin Date: February 17, 2025. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.

For questions about the position please contact search committee chair Jeanine Scaramozzino, at [email protected]