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Head of Metadata and Copy Cataloging, Ball State University (apply by Aug 11)

  • 1.  Head of Metadata and Copy Cataloging, Ball State University (apply by Aug 11)

    Posted Jul 21, 2016 10:27 AM

    Head of Metadata and Copy Cataloging


    University Libraries, Ball State University (Muncie, IN) seeks applications to provide leadership in developing, maintaining, and assessing personnel and workflow for copy cataloging of materials in digital, print, and multimedia formats to optimize user resource discovery, provide original cataloging according to accepted library standards and practices, create authority records, and participate in the enrichment and maintenance of the University Libraries’ online catalog and digital collections.


    For the full job description, or to apply, please visit: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/4403.


    Minimum Education
    MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA accredited program.


    Minimum Experience
    One or more years of cataloging experience using MARC formats, AACR2rev or RDA, Library of Congress subject headings and classification, a bibliographic utility such as OCLC, and an automated library system.


    Preferred Experience
    Supervisory experience; multimedia cataloging experience in an academic library; knowledge of emerging technologies, especially metadata systems and related standards.



    Katharine Leigh
    Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services
    University Libraries
    Ball State University
    Muncie, IN 47306
    765-285-3348
    kdleigh@bsu.edu