Cataloging & Reference Librarian

The Cataloging & Reference Librarian focuses on performing cataloging activities of both physical and digital collections and serving patrons in reference and library instruction services.

Education and Experience:  

MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited program required

Essential Job Functions:

• Creates original and copy cataloging, including creation and editing of bibliographic records, maintaining professional cataloging standards and maintaining collection integrity of print and electronic materials.
• Assists in the maintenance and operation of the library’s automation system.
• Communicates in a team environment between OCLC and library staff, serving as a liaison, actively focusing on problem solving.
• Knowledge of digital archival practices, metadata and controlled vocabulary focusing on accessibility, utilizing CONTENTdm.
• Assists with planning and implementation of digital archive projects and workflows for digitization to ensure accurate and discoverable metadata.
• Creates and teachs library instruction and information literacy sessions with both classroom and online content as assigned by library director.
• Provides reference services, serve at the reference desk and/or virtual reference at designated hours per week.
• Knowledge of OCLC WMS, CONTENTdm, EZproxy, MARC21, AACR2/RDA, LCSH.

Thiel College is committed to attracting a culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff who engage our students by providing a rich and fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references by clicking here.  All application materials should be attached in a single PDF document using candidate’s last name as the document title.

Materials will be reviewed as received and continue until position is filled.