Special Collections Cataloging Librarian

THE LIBRARIES

Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 9 million volumes, over 1.5 million electronic books, more than 190,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats. Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts, and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries play a significant leadership role regionally as a member of the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession, as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards.

CATALOGING AND METADATA SERVICES

Cataloging and Metadata Services (CAMS) is one of four departments in the Collections & Content portfolio of the University of Washington Libraries. CAMS is comprised of 28 staff (15 classified staff and 13 librarians) organized in four units: International Studies, Metadata and Cataloging Initiatives, Monographic Cataloging, and Serials Cataloging. CAMS provides enhanced copy and original cataloging of monographs, serials, and integrating resources for all three University campuses, as well as Cascadia College, in all formats and subjects and in numerous languages, according to national cataloging standards. The UW Libraries uses OCLC’s cataloging and metadata services, a consortial implementation of the Alma library management system through the Orbis Cascade Alliance, and the Primo discovery service. CAMS provides subject analysis and authority work for digital collections and electronic dissertations and theses, and plays a leading role in setting cataloging policy and in developing metadata standards within the Libraries. UW Libraries is active in all four programs of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (BIBCO, CONSER, NACO, and SACO), and has consistently been one of the largest contributors of new LC subject, genre/form, and demographic group authority records.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Head of the Monographic Cataloging Unit, the Special Collections Cataloging Librarian is responsible for cataloging and providing subject analysis for monographs and archival materials in all formats primarily housed in Special Collections using RDA, MARC, Dublin Core, and other metadata standards. This position serves as the Cataloging and Metadata Services liaison to Special Collections and contributes to the planning and management of the Monographic Cataloging Unit and CAMS. This position leads the formulation of policies and procedures for the bibliographic control and discovery of special collections and archival materials. This is a full-time position with a flexible start date. This position is not tenure eligible. Please see the Librarian Personnel Code for the Librarian promotion process.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Performs original and complex copy cataloging (bibliographic description, subject and genre/form analysis, classification, and authority control) of special collections monographs and archival collections in all formats using Resource Description & Access (RDA), Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (Books) (DCRM (B)), Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), LC-PCC Policy Statements and Program for Cooperative Cataloging guidelines, Library of Congress classification, Library of Congress subject headings and genre/form terms, and OCLC/MARC tagging. Actively monitors national developments concerning the cataloging of special collections and archival materials. May also catalog archival collections for other units in the Libraries.
• Contributes headings to the national authority file through NACO and SACO; may participate in BIBCO by contributing full level PCC records to OCLC.
• Serves as the liaison between Cataloging and Metadata Services and Special Collections for problem solving, changes in policies and procedures and other cataloging and metadata issues.
• In consultation with Special Collections staff, other catalogers, and stakeholders, establishes cataloging procedures for archival materials and works with Special Collections to coordinate record maintenance projects with Cataloging and Metadata Services.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of metadata standards in the Libraries as they apply to the description and cataloging of Special Collections materials. Serves on the Metadata Implementation Group.
• May recruit, hire, train and supervise student and/or hourly employees in the cataloging of rare books and archival materials.
• May be invited to participate in the writing of grant proposals and in grant-funded projects.
• Pursues opportunities for professional growth aligned with position responsibilities, and professional interests and goals. Follows trends in the profession and continually updates knowledge of issues and current developments as they relate to the position.
• Contributes to the UW Libraries and the profession through productive service in professional associations, consortial activities, and University Libraries committees and task forces, as appropriate.

The University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union, Local 925 (SEIU 925) are currently in the process of negotiating their first collective bargaining agreement. This position is subject to the collective bargaining agreement and represented by SEIU 925. For more information and updates on the bargaining process, please visit https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/seiu-925-libraries

RANK

Position will be at rank of Assistant, or Senior Assistant Librarian, depending on qualifications and background. See the Librarian Personnel Code for librarian rank appointment criteria, http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/hr/libpersonnelcode/view

BENEFITS

Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 26 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.

SALARY

$54,000 minimum. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
• Experience cataloging library materials in a variety of formats, including contact with/handling of special materials.
• Knowledge of MARC21 and of cataloging and classification standards such as RDA, DCRM (B), DACS, LCC/LCSH/LCGFT, and BIBFRAME.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace as evidenced through the applicant's Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Statement.
• Evidence of the ability to work with a diverse set of colleagues and stakeholders in a demanding and rapidly changing environment where consultation, collaboration, and cooperation are valued and essential.
• Evidence of excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience using OCLC's cataloging and metadata services, such as Connexion or WorldShare Record Manager.
• Experience using the resource management functions of the Alma library management system.
• Working knowledge (ability to catalog with the use of a dictionary as necessary) of one or more Western European languages, particularly Italian, in addition to English.
• Experience cataloging special and archival materials.
• Experience cataloging within an academic or research institution.
• Evidence of excellence in the documentation and explanation of complex procedures.

ANTICIPATED START DATE

While we hope to fill the position by Spring 2022, we are happy to work with the successful candidate to explore opportunities for an earlier or later start date.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The closing date for applications is 11:59 p.m. EST Tuesday, February 8, 2022. To ensure consideration, applications must be completed in Interfolio by this time. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/100896

The following documents are required as part of your application for this vacancy:

• Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Director, Libraries Human Resources)
• Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)
• List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses)
• Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Statement*

*UW Libraries Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Statement Guidelines Equity is a core value of the UW Libraries and an integral component of the Libraries 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. We aspire to become a truly inclusive and equitable organization. We actively support the University in sustaining diversity, creating inclusive experiences for the UW community, and confronting institutional bias and structural racism. In your application, please include a separate statement of no more than 300 words that describes your potential or experience to support and contribute to the Libraries’ commitment to providing equitable services and resources to all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu.

For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at libjobs@uw.edu.

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