Adjunct Cataloger/ Reference Librarian Instructor

Department
School of Library and Information Science

Department Contact Email
lucilia-green@uiowa.edu (mailto:lucilia-green@uiowa.edu)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This position reports directly to the Director of the School of Library and Information Science. The Adjunct Cataloger/ Reference Librarian Instructor will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Design and deliver instruction on:

• • original and copy cataloging for a variety of formats.
  • monthly acquisitions lists.
  • leadership and oversight of cataloging including policy development, implementation, and review with library staff and librarians.
  • Preparation of monthly cataloging statistics and departmental reports.
  • Collection development within an assigned area of responsibility.
  • Budget preparation and in developing annual goals and objectives.
  • Technical services staff
  • Reviewing and implementing new cataloging trends.
  • Delivery of reference instruction, including staffing the reference desk.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of AACR2, RDA, metadata standards, MARC input standards, Dewey and LC classification schedules.

• Experience with Innovative Interfaces Integrated Library System.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Understanding and experience with the application of current technology in a library and other instructional settings.

• Demonstrated knowledge of new and emerging technologies and their application in an academic library.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work alone and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

• Commitment to professional development and service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association-accredited library school.

• At least three (3) years experience as a cataloger in an academic library and one (1) year experience of original cataloging.