Job: Cataloging and Collection Management Librarian at Thomas Jefferson Univ

The Cataloging and Collection Management Librarian is responsible for acquiring and cataloging the Library’s electronic, print and special collections. This position also works collaboratively with personnel at Scott Memorial Library to manage all aspects of the e-resources life cycle. This position reports to the Paul J. Gutman Director of Library Operations.

Major responsibilities include:

Perform original and copy cataloging on print, electronic and other formatted materials, including special collections, using mainly LCSH and Dewey classification.
Provide professional oversight and supervision of staff engaged in the processing of selected materials.
Create and maintain collection integrity with collection policies, weeding protocols and inventory assessments.
Engage with publishers, vendors and consortia to acquire content and conduct ongoing evaluation of their services.
Develop creative solutions and efficient workflows for the acquisition of library resources.
Work with Associate Director, Collection Management in the acquisition, administration and evaluation of electronic resources.
Serve as a liaison to an academic program, for the School of Business and Engineering or College of Continuing and Professional Studies, including collection development in these areas, information literacy instruction, and maintaining faculty contracts.
Support library reference services with scheduled desk hours (in-person and remote).
Other duties as assigned
The Cataloging and Collection Management Librarian is responsible for acquiring and cataloging the Library’s electronic, print and special collections. This position also works collaboratively with personnel at Scott Memorial Library to manage all aspects of the e-resources life cycle. This position reports to the Paul J. Gutman Director of Library Operations.

Major responsibilities include:

Perform original and copy cataloging on print, electronic and other formatted materials, including special collections, using mainly LCSH and Dewey classification.
Provide professional oversight and supervision of staff engaged in the processing of selected materials.
Create and maintain collection integrity with collection policies, weeding protocols and inventory assessments.
Engage with publishers, vendors and consortia to acquire content and conduct ongoing evaluation of their services.
Develop creative solutions and efficient workflows for the acquisition of library resources.
Work with Associate Director, Collection Management in the acquisition, administration and evaluation of electronic resources.
Serve as a liaison to an academic program, for the School of Business and Engineering or College of Continuing and Professional Studies, including collection development in these areas, information literacy instruction, and maintaining faculty contracts.
Support library reference services with scheduled desk hours (in-person and remote).
Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school
3 to 5 years professional experience in an academic library
Experience with library electronic resources (such as cataloging, managing subscriptions, resolving access issues)
Experience with an integrated library management system
Experience with RDA and MARC cataloging rules
Preferred qualifications:

Experience with ExLibris’s Alma/Primo library system
Experience supervising staff and/or student workers
Bachelor’s or second master’s degree in any subject within Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business or Engineering, or in-depth subject knowledge in those areas.
Familiarity with batch editing processes using LMS or external utility such as MarcEdit
Experience with batch loading and maintenance of vendor catalog records
Experience with EZproxy or Open Athens

Please see the full job posting with application details on the Thomas Jefferson University Careers Site: https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html