Head, Monographs Image Cataloging

Indiana University Libraries seeks a creative, collaborative, and innovative Head of Monographs Image Cataloging to lead the cataloging of IU Libraries’ rich collections, emphasizing fixed-image formats and distinctive collections.

We envision the librarian who enters this tenure-track position having demonstrated success in managing metadata projects or personnel and possessing knowledge of MARC-based metadata through experience working in an academic context.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

While a background in traditional cataloging is essential for this position, we are looking for a librarian excited about the possibilities of freeing catalog data of its flat, siloed structure.

A candidate with interest or experience in linked data projects, entity management, and any level of engagement with reparative metadata efforts would be a desirable addition to our team.

Applications from candidates who offer thoughtful strategies for leveraging the strengths of cataloging personnel and managing the transitions required to advance such undertakings are especially welcome.

Monographs Image Cataloging is one of six managerial teams in the Cataloging Department, which resides within the Technical Services division of IU Libraries.

The work of the Cataloging Department makes the IU Libraries’ rich collections discoverable and supports the IU Libraries’ active programs of collection development & management, reference services, instruction, document delivery, scholarly communication, and preservation.

The Head of Monographs Image Cataloging will lead 1 faculty librarian and 5 non-exempt staff responsible for cataloging print and electronic books, artists' books, cartographic materials, posters, charts, kits, and archival materials.

The successful candidate will join a robust local community of metadata practitioners who are deeply committed to serving the IU community's discovery needs and making reusable, high-quality metadata available to libraries worldwide.

IU Bloomington Libraries is a member of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and cataloging staff actively participate in the BIBCO, CONSER, NACO, and SACO programs, as well as the OCLC National Level Enhance and OCLC Member Merge programs.

Indiana University Libraries are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards fulfilling our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Head of Cataloging and working closely with fellow team leaders, the Head of Monographs Image Cataloging will :

• Direct, coordinate, and manage Monographs Image Cataloging's activities, including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating faculty and staff.
• Foster a collaborative work culture and promote professional growth, scholarship, and service opportunities.
• Write and maintain relevant cataloging and training documentation and communicate changes to the department and, if necessary, other cataloging agencies within IU’s complex library system.
• Monitor changes in national and international cataloging standards and best practices and adapt local policies appropriately.
• Explore, plan, implement, and evaluate projects and workflows that enhance user services.
• Collaborate with other Technical Services and Cataloging Department managers on strategic planning and operational goals.
• Serve as the Cataloging Department liaison to collection management librarians and archivists who collect materials with a significant emphasis on fixed image content (maps, photographs, art prints, art objects, artists’ books, posters, and realia, among others).
• Serve as an institutional liaison to the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Library Initiative’s Geospatial Information Network Program Team and participate in cooperative initiatives, including the BTAA Cooperative Cataloging Partnership.
• Create full-level original bibliographic records for materials in one or more fixed image formats covered by Monographs Image Cataloging.
• Perform associated name, series, and subject authority control work and participate in the Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO) and Subject Authority Cooperative Program (SACO).
• Engage in professional scholarship and service activities.
• Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries’ Diversity Strategic Plan.

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