University of Oregon: Lead Cataloger

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Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Education, Library, Anthropology

To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:
1. A current resume/CV.
2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information.

Motivated candidates will bring experience and innovative ideas regardless of meeting every preferred competency or qualification. Please apply if you meet some of the key qualifications and would enjoy working with the University of Oregon Libraries team to support innovation in cataloging and metadata services.

About the University
The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The University of Oregon is guided by a diversity framework that involves a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Reporting to the Director of Resource Description Services, the Lead Cataloger position at UO Libraries offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and innovate in the areas of resource description and metadata management for monographs and integrating resources in a variety of formats.

In this key role, you will manage a team of three (3) classified staff. You will play an essential role in setting cataloging policies, standards, and best practices, while also creating original bibliographic and authority records, and enhancing existing descriptions. Your expertise will guide the training of library staff in cataloging, record maintenance and evaluation, and large-scale batch project management.

Minimum qualifications for rank of Associate Librarian:
• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international terminal degree AND
• Six (6) years’ post-MLIS or post-international equivalent progressively responsible cataloging experience in an academic or research library AND • Two (2) years’ post-MLIS experience directing and assessing the cataloging work of others in a supervisory role.

Minimum qualifications for rank of Senior Librarian:
• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international terminal degree AND
• Twelve (12) years’ post-MLIS or post-equivalent international terminal degree progressively responsible cataloging experience in an academic or research library AND
• Two (2) years’ post-MLIS experience directing and assessing the cataloging work of others in a supervisory role.

• Experience working with batch processes and tools to analyze, remediate, and process metadata in batch.
• Experience with OCLC Connexion and integrated library systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining local cataloging policies and procedural documentation.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with ExLibris Alma and Primo VE.
• Experience with a national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, BIBCO, or SACO).

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.