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Posting Date
2012-09-10
Position Title
Catalog Librarian (Music/Media)
Institution
Texas Christian University
Location
Fort Worth, Texas
General Information
The Mary Couts Burnett Library at Texas Christian University seeks a Catalog Librarian for Music and Media materials.

Texas Christian University is a private, doctoral granting university with an enrollment of about 9,500 students. The Mary Couts Burnett Library has a full time staff of 60, and a collection that includes over 2 million books and audio-visual materials and over 56,000 current journals, electronically and in paper. Located 45 miles west of Dallas, Fort Worth has a population of over half a million and is home to internationally recognized museums, numerous performing arts organizations, a vibrant downtown with an active night life, and two national historic districts.
Position Details
Job Responsibilities: 
  • Catalogs music resources (including scores and sound recordings), video recordings (primarily DVDs), books, and other formats as assigned;
  • The cataloging process will include searching for and selecting appropriate records from OCLC in order to verify, update, correct and/or complete descriptive and subject cataloging; reviewing, checking and correcting metadata; reviewing and selecting appropriate subject headings; assigning classification numbers. Original records will be created and entered into OCLC when necessary;
  • Additional cataloging functions include performing MARC tagging in conformity with local and national requirements and standards; evaluating choice and form of access points; performing authority work as needed for names, uniform titles, and series;
  • Works with supervisor and colleagues to resolve workflow issues, prioritizing assigned tasks based on departmental needs;
  • Contributes to library internal communication by serving on committees, task forces, and teams, as assigned;
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational presentations and reviewing professional publications. 
Qualifications
Requirements: 
  • MLS (ALA accredited)
  • Skill to communicate clearly and grammatically both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to review and make recommendations to improve and streamline processes.
  • Knowledge of planning and organizing.
  • Working knowledge of current standardized tools for description and access to information.
  • Knowledge of customer service techniques.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
  • Knowledge of music terminology, genres, repertoire, and publication formats.
Desired experience: 
  • Library experience, preferably in Cataloging and/or Technical Services.
  • Proficiency in library specific computer applications.
  • Degree in Music.
  • Working knowledge of at least one major European language.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to master complex procedures. 
Salary and Benefits
Information on benefits is available on the TCU Human Resources web site at: http://www.hr.tcu.edu/
Deadline
10/15/2012
Application
To apply, please visit:

Applications received by October 15, 2012 will be given first consideration.

TCU is an AA/EEO employer.  Posted September 2012. 
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