University System of Georgia (USG) Cataloging Coordinator/Original Cataloging Librarian
Cataloging Department
University of Georgia Libraries
The University of Georgia Libraries seeks an experienced cataloging librarian to fill the position of University System of Georgia (USG) Cataloging Coordinator / Originial Cataloging Librarian, which is a shared position between USG's GALILEO/GIL and the Cataloging Department at the University of Georgia Libraries. As USG Cataloging Coordinator, this position has a primary role of managing shared policies and data normalization rules; database integrity, quality control, and cleanup; troubleshooting; documentation; building OCLC data files and maintaining the quality of data in the USG Libraries' catalog; making corrections/improvements to previously cataloged materials, etc.; and the handling of cataloging problems or questions from librarians throughout the University System of Georgia institutions. In fulfilling these duties, the Cataloging Coordinator will work with the USG Cataloging Committee and members of the GALILEO Integrated Libraries (GIL) Support Staff. As USG Cataloging Coordinator, the position is responsible to the Deputy University Librarian and Director of Library Technology, University of Georgia Libraries.
This position has significant secondary responsibilities performing original and complex copy cataloging of materials at the University of Georgia Libraries. As UGA Original Cataloging Librarian, this position is responsible to the Head of Monographs Cataloging at the University of Georgia Libraries.
The University System of Georgia participates in GIL, a statewide-interconnected implementation of the Ex Libris Alma system. Currently, there are 27 libraries participating in the shared GIL catalog. GIL libraries are expected to follow national bibliographic standards as evidenced by policies created for the consortium. Cataloging processes adhere to the CONSER Standard Record (CSR) guidelines for serials, and the BIBCO Standard Record (BSR) guidelines for other formats.
To view a full description of the position and application instructions please go to:
http://facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/2810
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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Russell Palmer
Assistant Director, GALILEO Support Services
Library Services
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
2500 Daniells Bridge Road, Building 300
Athens, GA 30606-3539
Phone: (706) 583-2324 | Fax: (706) 583-2294
russell.palmer@usg.edu | http://www.galileo.usg.edu<http://www.galileo.usg.edu/>
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Received on Tue Oct 17 2017 - 11:49:18 EDT