Opening: Cataloging Librarian, University of Cincinnait College of Law

The Robert S. Marx Library at the University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks an experienced catalog librarian.  The position is responsible for managing all aspects of the library’s cataloging operations.  The College of Law is the fourth oldest law school in the United States, and serves a student body of 400.  The Law Library is an integral part of the college’s community that provides first-class customer service to its users.  Cincinnati is a dynamic city located at the southwest corner of Ohio, with access to excellent education, cultural opportunities and recreation, including professional baseball and football teams and a world class theme park.

Duties: Specific duties include developing plans for cataloging operations; performing original and copy cataloging of records in multiple formats; creating and revising authority records; maintaining quality control of catalog and other integrated library system modules; developing and updating cataloging policies, standards, and procedures; training and supervising paraprofessionals and students; creating instructional materials; assisting in evaluating collection and serving on collection committee; assisting in collection maintenance with Associate Director for Public and Research Services;  participating in university libraries’ committees.

 

Reporting: The position reports to the Director of the Law Library and Information Technology.

 

Minimum Qualifications:   M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school.  At least three years cataloging experience in a public, academic, or special library, including authority control, original cataloging, and record maintenance. 

 

Ideal Qualifications: Two years of experience cataloging legal materials; experience cataloging nontraditional formats; two years of experience supervising employees; excellent written and oral communications skills; experience with the Innovative Interfaces Millennium ILS; experience in collection management.  

 

EEO/Diversity: The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, People of Color, persons with a disability, and Vietnam Era and veterans that are disabled are encouraged to apply .We are committed to increasing the diversity of the University community. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

 Application Process: You must use the University of Cincinnati online application system to submit your application.  Visit http://www.jobsatuc.com and apply for position number 210UC1967.