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Howard-Tilton Memorial Library invites applications for the position of Serials and Electronic Resources Catalog Librarian. This position is responsible for metadata creation and maintenance of serials and e-resources
in all formats and languages. We are seeking an innovative, energetic, and team-oriented librarian who is accustomed to working in a production-focused environment. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and initiative to assist the library as we
prepare for and transition to increased non-MARC metadata creation, linked data projects, and the eventual conversion to BIBFRAME.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Serials and Electronic Resources Catalog Librarian is a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional, is comfortable in a changing environment, and is responsible for cataloging and metadata
maintenance of serials and electronic resources in all formats and languages. This position serves as resource person for serials and electronic resources and contributes to the maintenance of the Libraries’ electronic resources management system and knowledgebase.
Tulane is a CONSER library and this position actively contributes and updates NACO and CONSER records, and serves as the Libraries’ liaison to CONSER. This position reports to the Head of Cataloging and works closely with personnel in Electronic Resources
Management, Acquisitions, and Database Management Departments, and directly supervises and evaluates 1 full-time Library Technician.
Responsibilities include:
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Perform original and complex copy cataloging of serials and electronic resources in all formats and languages, using international cataloging standards. Contribute and update NACO and CONSER records
as part of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging.
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Manage bulk loading processes for e-journals and e-books, utilizing programs such as MARCEdit to edit records. Create and run reports and perform database maintenance for serials and electronic resources,
using Voyager WebAdmin, Global Data Change, and Microsoft Access.
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Serve as the resource person for serials and electronic resources cataloging; resolve serials and electronic resources cataloging problems referred by other library staff; provide training for cataloging
of serials and electronic resources.
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Plan, implement, and coordinate cataloging and holdings verification projects as appropriate.
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Participate in the development and implementation of cataloging policies and procedures.
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Maintain current awareness of national and international developments and standards in metadata and bibliographic control, particularly for serials and electronic resources.
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Supervise and evaluate 1 full-time Library Technician.
For a complete position description with qualifications, please visit:
http://library.tulane.edu/about/job-opportunities
TO APPLY
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names with full contact
information of at least three professional references. Please go to http://tulane.edu/jobs/(IRC6194) for more information and
to submit your documentation.
Tulane University is an AA/EO Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Gena M. George
Head of Cataloging
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
Tulane University
7001 Freret St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-5617 ph.
504-862-8556 fax