Head of Cataloging Librarian - Alexandria, United States - Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
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Alexandria, United States

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Description
Posting Summary
Working Title

  • Head of Cataloging Librarian
    Role Title
  • 12monthProfessional-Instructo
    Role Code
FP
FLSA

  • Exempt
    Pay Band
  • 00
    Position Number
  • 280FA512
    Agency
  • Northern VA Community College
    Agency/Division
  • NV280-Exec VP Academic & Student Svs
    Work Location
  • Alexandria 510
    Hiring Range
  • Hiring range is $75,535 to $85,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on experience, education and other appropriately qualifying factors within the specified hiring range.
    Emergency/Essential Personnel
  • No
    EEO Category
  • B-Professional
    Full Time or Part Time
  • Full Time
    Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

  • The work schedule is Monday to Fridays during business hours. Some
evenings and weekends may be required.
Sensitive Position

  • No
    General Description:The Head of Cataloging Librarian manages all aspects of cataloging operations, including supervising cataloging Library Specialists and liaising with NOVA Libraries staff to ensure excellent cataloging services are provided. The Head of Cataloging contributes to efficient collection management of library resources including creating analytics reports, batch loading of new electronic books, metadata enhancements, authority control, and inventory control.

Duties and Tasks:


  • Responsible for cataloging operations
  • Manages the cataloging unit's operations.
  • Supports librarywide systems initiatives related to improving the library services platform (Alma), search and discovery service (Primo), and marketplace options (Rialto and GOBI).
  • Supervises and trains cataloging Library Specialists responsible for copy cataloging.
  • Responsible for original and complex copy cataloging.
  • Responsible for catalog maintenance.
  • Contributes to efficient librarywide collection management of library resources, including inventory control, metadata quality control, authority control, and creating analytics reports.
  • Supports frequent improvements to the library services platform and library online catalog.
  • Supports Acquisitions including receiving and processing.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.

Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.


KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:


  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of a broad range of cataloging standards including Resource Description and Access (RDA), FRBR, Linked Data, Library Reference Model (LRM), LC
  • PCC PS, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), LCGFT, LCDGT, and PCC Provider-Neutral E-Resources Cataloging.
  • Practical knowledge of MARC metadata standard.
  • Experience using library service platforms and OCLC Connexion/OCLC Record Manager.
  • Expertise in collection management including inventory control, metadata quality control, authority control, and creating analytics reports.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with MarcEdit.
  • Experience in supervision and training of cataloging staff.
  • Experience in developing and managing cataloging workflows.
  • Excellent communication and analytic skills, including the ability to work well in a teambased environment.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Required Qualifications:


  • Master's degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
  • Experience in cataloging.
  • Supervisory experience.

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:


  • Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
  • Knowledge of both electronic and print library acquisitions workflows.
  • Aptitude for learning new technologies and metadata standards.
  • Awareness of new trends, emerging technologies, and critical issues in cataloging and technical services.
  • Knowledge of automation technologies commonly used in Library Technical Services (e.g. APIs, EDI, etc.).
  • Master's degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science awarded by an ALA accredited institution.

Operation of a State Vehicle

  • No
    Supervises Employees
  • Yes
    Required Travel
  • May be required to travel occasionally to various campuses.
  • Posting Detail Information
    Posting Number
  • FAC_1306P
    Recruitment Type


  • General Public

  • G
    Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

  • 05/06/2024
    Job Close Date
  • 06/06/2024
    Open Until Filled

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Additional Information

  • Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuse
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