Cataloging and Interlibrary Loan Librarian

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, Rhode Island

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Providence, RI

Hours

35.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Academic

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Summary
Manages integrated library systems operations associated with the effective metadata representation, discovery and sharing of library and archival collections

Essential Job Functions
Catalogs and classifies print and online information resources; analyzes and interprets resource data and applies appropriate bibliographic metadata standards and formats

  • Evaluates system functionality, including assessment of departmental outcomes, system usage, and user satisfaction data; recommends and establishes system options and settings universitywide to optimize the representation, discovery and sharing of library collections and information resources
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures, and oversees mediated lending of library collections and information resources
  • Manages requests from faculty and other library users and obtains requested research and information resources
  • Oversees the organization, processing and storage of library and university archive collections
  • Manages and interprets copyright compliance issues associated with the copying and distributing of library-owned or licensed information resources
  • Monitors and analyzes resource sharing data to support library strategic planning and collection development
  • Participates in, and presents at, professional conferences, and collaborates with other library and archives professionals to coordinate local and regional initiatives for bibliographic representation and sharing of information resources
  • Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a master's degree
  • Experience working with library cataloging, integrated library systems, interlibrary loan or other related experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or greater in library science or a related field of study
  • Experience with using OCLC WorldCat Management System

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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https://pvd.library.jwu.edu

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Posted Aug 10, 2020