Job Opening Title:
Special Collections Cataloging Librarian
Name of Employer:
University of North Texas
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Denton, Texas
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree in library science or relevant degree in a related field
Years of experience required:
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Special Collections Cataloging Librarian
The University of North Texas seeks highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with excellent communication skills to fill a position as a Special Collections Cataloging Librarian. This individual will be responsible for creating and maintaining catalog records and related data for monographs, serials, and archival collections in a variety of formats and will provide description and access to unique materials including early printed books, ephemera, graphic materials, maps, and three-dimensional objects.
The Special Collections department is a progressive and rapidly expanding department primarily located in the main campus library, Willis Library. The collection contains over 30,000 cataloged items and 15,000 linear feet of archival collections. It is home to many distinguished collections of materials such as artist’s books, rare books, maps, ephemera, oral histories, photography and archival and manuscript materials including one of the largest LGBT archives in the state.
Librarians at UNT make substantial contributions to our profession through service and scholarly activity. The Special Collections Cataloging Librarian will be expected to make scholarly and professional contributions and provide leadership within the profession.
Reporting to the Cataloging and Metadata Services Department in order to coordinate Special Collections cataloging within Library cataloging practices, the major responsibilities of this position include:
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library science or relevant degree in a related field.
Familiarity with the cataloging of rare and special collection materials.
Strong working knowledge of metadata standards and best practices, specifically RDA and MARC.
Familiarity with Library of Congress classification and subject headings.
Ability to perform complex analytical work and problem solve; flexibility; judgment; attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work productively and cooperatively in a complex environment while maintaining effective working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
Cataloging experience in an academic library.
An understanding of the unique role of primary source materials in today’s research environment and their use by faculty, scholars, and students.
Working knowledge of book and printing history, bibliography, and best practices related to rare and special collection materials.
Familiarity with DCRM, related rare book resources and tools, and trends in rare book cataloging.
Commitment to inclusive cataloging practices and fostering a diverse environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
Knowledge of at least one language other than English.
Experience creating authority records.
Knowledge of or experience with non-MARC formats and non-AACR2/RDA metadata standards.
Experience with III Sierra, OCLC Connexion, and MarcEdit
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering an environment that lives our UNT System values to apply.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
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