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Managing Catalog Librarian, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston- Houston, TX Title: Managing Catalog Librarian Reports To: Technical Services Librarian Pay Type: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt, 35 hrs/week Salary: Commensurate with Experience and Education Benefits: Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off, Holiday Pay, Museum Membership and Discounts Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Work Location: Law Building, non-smoking facility Responsibilities: System Administration: · Shares in the management of the library automation system ( currently Ex Libris Voyager, migrating to CLC WorldShare Management Services) · Assists in the management of the library’s SharePoint sites · Works with Technical Services Librarian to coordinate circulation operations with other library services and functions · Performs curatorial staff office inventories and maintains item locations and statuses as necessary Special Projects: · Serves as primary cataloger for special collections materials · Leads the cataloging of the Manfred Heiting Book Collection · Creates and updates disaster preparedness policies and procedures · Oversees all aspects of library preservation, including policy development, assessment, workflows, and treatments · Assists in selection and processing of materials for library exhibitions · Collaborates with Metadata Librarian to select materials for digitization; assists in digitization efforts Cataloging: · Catalogs materials in OCLC and Voyager library automated system, using current cataloging standards: Resource Description and Access (RDA), Anglo American Cataloging Rules 2, and Library of Congress classification and subject headings · Performs maintenance and clean-up of library catalog records, including overseeing currency of authority records and subject headings Reporting and Planning: · Assists in the establishment of priorities for the cataloging team · Drafts bibliographic maintenance policies and procedures · In cooperation with Technical Services Librarian, prepares statistical reports · Confers with supervisor in developing short/long term planning for technical services department Training and Supervision: · Provides training related to the various activities within the department to other library and museum staff · Assumes responsibility for cataloging team in the absence of the Technical Services Librarian, serves as backup for tasks related to circulation and statistical reports Other Responsibilities: · Participates in weekly public services rotation · Attends conferences and workshops related to metadata, cataloging, rate books, and special collections. Engages in professional development and maintains knowledge of current standards · Participates on library and museum committees as necessary Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: · Understanding of the construction of bibliographic and authority records · Ability to catalog art-related materials using current cataloging standards: Resource Description and Access (RDA), Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2, and Library of Congress classification and subject headings · Familiarity with the use of online library catalogs and the cataloging module of the library automation system, Voyager by Ex Libris and OCLC WorldShare Management Services, preferred · Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office programs and databases · Familiarity with RDA Toolkit and MarcEdit · Ability to work well independently and to exhibit good judgment regarding when to ask questions · Accuracy in spelling · Good organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills · Must be able to lift heavy boxes and climb ladders, and work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time Education and Experience: · ALA accredited Masters in Library Science required · Three years of progressively responsible library experience in technical services area Previous cataloging experience required · Experience in cataloguing art-related materials in different formats preferred · Must have reading knowledge of a Romance language; familiarity with other foreign languages (Japanese and/or Russian) very helpful How to Apply: Send resume to Human Resources, Job 19-055LIB, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX 77265-6826; Fax 713-639-7508 or email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/membership/join-arlisna Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~