Collection Management Librarian - E-Resource Cataloging

[Beverly Geckle <bgeckle@mtsu.edu>]

Middle Tennessee State University
Collection Management Librarian - E-Resource Cataloging

MTSU seeks a service oriented librarian responsible for 
cataloging electronic resources, primarily vendor records for 
monographic titles. The position reports to the Coordinator of 
Collection Management. Librarians at MTSU have faculty status and 
must meet criteria for continuing appointment and tenure.

_Primary Responsibilities: _

*Catalogs electronic resources, primarily e-books

*Performs and manages the batch loading of MARC records for 
e-books and other metadata records, including updating and 
maintenance

*Communicates with vendors as needed regarding MARC and other 
metadata records and resolving technical issues

*Maintains an understanding of issues related to the cataloging 
of e-resources

*Provides input to improve service and enhance access to library 
resources

*Works closely with acquisitions and collection assessment 
librarians to provide reporting and statistical support for 
e-books and other resources

*Documents processes and workflows created and used for 
collection management operations and solutions

*Works closely with Library Systems to coordinate maintenance and 
resolve problems related to the ILS and collection management 
computers, including updates and upgrades

*Maintains high-quality performance in librarianship, 
research/scholarship/creative activity, and service

_Additional Responsibilities: _

*Assists collection management personnel in developing procedures 
to manage daily operations, improve workflows, and resolve 
acquisitions and cataloging problems

*Suggests applications that increase efficiency and/or 
synchronize with the ILS or other systems

*Works closely with librarians and staff on special projects in 
the library

*Updates and maintains content of collection management web pages

*Provides training for collection management personnel as needed

*Catalogs print materials as required

/For more information and to apply:/

https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=186802


Beverly J. Geckle
Serials & Government Documents Librarian
Walker Library
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
bgeckle@mtsu.edu