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