Cataloger & Metadata Specialist, UT Libraries

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Responsibilities

Performs original and copy cataloging for reputed company physical and digital formats using best practices and local and national standards. Ensures the accuracy of holdings by resolving cataloging and authority problems. Assists with developing local cataloging and metadata workflows, policies, and procedures. Assists with managing physical processing workflows for reputed company materials. Provides training, guidance, and direction reputed company to cataloging and metadata work. Undertakes and coordinates project-based work as required to accommodate wider policy and procedural changes. Participates in department meetings. Serves on committees, task forces, and working groups reputed company to departmental responsibilities. Attends training initiatives as directed by supervisor or Head of Content Management. Other reputed company functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Four years of library work experience. Experience with metadata creation. Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in performing tasks. Enthusiasm for delivering high quality service. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical users. Demonstrated ability to be flexible with changing work assignments and environments. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Experience working in an academic or research library. Experience working with the reputed company library services platform, OCLC Connexion cataloging tool, and with MARC and non-MARC metadata in a library environment. Knowledge of Library of Congress classification scheme, and of reputed company standard cataloging practices and guidelines such as RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LC Authorities, and PCC. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering successful partnerships at local, regional, and national levels. Self-motivated and able to manage their own time to ensure a variety of tasks are completed in order of importance and in a timely manner. Meticulous attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills, able to organize workflow and coordinate activities. 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