Cataloger and Metadata Specialist

Title: Cataloger & Metadata Specialist, UT Libraries

Location: Austin United States

time type: Full time

job requisition id: R_00042352

Job Description:

The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. 

The Cataloger and Metadata Specialist provides and supports cataloging and metadata for general, special, and digital collections, in all formats, in all subject areas, and in different languages as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs original and copy cataloging for all 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 all materials. Provides training, guidance, and direction related 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 related to departmental responsibilities. Attends training initiatives as directed by supervisor or Head of Content Management.
• Other related 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 Alma 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 current 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.
• Evidence of maintaining current awareness of trends, standards, and ongoing developments in library technical services workflows, systems, and platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member in a complex environment.

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.

Salary Range

$46,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Typical office environment.
• Lifting, bending, kneeling, walking, standing.
• Typical library conditions.

Work Shift

Flexible work arrangement available between the hours of 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, with up to 2 remote days per week after onboarding period.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.