Special Formats Description Librarian

Position Summary

Contributes to the work of monographic original cataloging by applying bibliographic metadata standards and principles to provide inclusive and effective access to library collections.  Demonstrates a commitment to the user experience by keeping abreast of current and emerging standards and by collaborating on team and departmental workflows and projects.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Using inclusive description practices, provides original cataloging of monographs in all formats, subjects, and languages for which there is competence, with an emphasis on non-textual resource types.  Performs related research as necessary to assign descriptive and subject access points and to contribute new and enhanced records within established guidelines.
• Contributes to the Program for Cooperative Cataloging, including NACO, SACO, and BIBCO.  This includes entity management through creation and enhancement of authority records and recommending new and changed Library of Congress Subject Headings, and authenticating bibliographic records to national standards.  Performs related research as necessary.
• Designs, implements, and manages workflows for assigned resource types; provides consultation or performs liaison duties to help solve technical problems, interacts collaboratively on or leads projects, and exchanges information with library staff within and outside of the Resource Description department.
• Actively participates in strategic planning relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in the library services platform (LSP), discovery, and digital repository systems.
• Displays continuing growth in professional and subject knowledge and takes an active interest in the profession. Growth and interest should be demonstrated through continuing development of professional knowledge and abilities, membership and participation in professional organizations, and service to the library, University, or community in a professional capacity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion that values and respects diversity of perspective, background, and experience.

 

Education:

Required:  MLS Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.

 

Experience:

Required: Minimum 3 years experience performing original cataloging; experience cataloging a non-print format (in order of preference: scores, sound recordings, physical or streaming moving images, electronic resources); demonstrated ability to apply the following cataloging tools: Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), a standard classification scheme, and MARC21 formats for bibliographic and authority records; reading knowledge of one language other than English; evidence of analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; ability to work collegially and collaboratively within and across organizations.

 

Preferred:  Working knowledge of OCLC Connexion and the ExLibris Alma LSP; reading knowledge of one of the following languages in order of preference: Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Korean, or Hebrew; experience contributing to Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) programs; experience with Library of Congress Classification; familiarity with music resources; experience contributing to or leading short and long-term projects.

Working Conditions

• Frequently works in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible

• Routinely moves library materials weighing up to 20 pounds

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. This description is subject to change at any time.

 

Application

Cover letter, detailed resume, and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29451. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications that are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.

 

Salary and Benefits

We are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practice. The hiring range for this position is firm at $57,222 - $82,400.  Offers will reflect the candidate’s years of experience, rank at appointment, and internal equity.

 

Duke offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes both traditional benefits such as health insurance, leave time, and retirement, as well as wide-ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at:  https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.