Cataloging and Reference Librarian

Mount Mary University•Milwaukee, WI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cataloging and Reference Librarian coordinates and provides a full range of library reference services to faculty, staff, students and other library users. Catalogs books, theses, and dissertations and creates Primo catalog records. Participates in Library Liaison and collection development activities. Provides information literacy instruction for Liaison department courses.

Requirements

Problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively learn and use a complex Integrated Library System (Alma)
Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups, facilitate group processes, and foster collaborative decision making
Reference and research skills necessary to assist a variety of users
Working knowledge and understanding of established professional codes of library ethics and best practices for user experience services
Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university

Nice To Haves

Reference and Liaison experience in an academic library preferred
Experience with the Alma/Primo library services platform preferred

Responsibilities

Provide reference service during scheduled hours and be on call to provide reference service during working hours, including weekends/evenings as needed
Deliver information literacy instruction to classes and groups as requested by faculty; offer instruction in classrooms and to individuals as needed; provide tours and orientations as requested
Serve as Library Liaison, providing collection development services, and participating on LibGuides team for assigned academic departments
Adhering to cataloging guidelines outlined by SWITCH Library Consortium, provide copy cataloging for books and original cataloging for theses and dissertations, using OCLC Connexion and Alma
Complete cataloging re-classification projects as needed
Train and supervise Graduate Student Assistants, in conjunction with the Access Services Coordinator
Using Alma, assist with Circulation as needed
Use lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) when ordering resources, in information literacy instruction, and throughout library experiences
Contribute to library strategic plan updates and implementation
Advise and coordinate use of the library's physical spaces
Stay current with technological and e-resource products and innovations
Collaborate with the faculty and campus community whenever possible
Participate in professional development activities, including SWITCH Library Consortium opportunities
Perform other duties or contribute to projects as assigned