Cataloging Librarian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited institution or equivalent.
• At least two years of professional cataloging experience with library materials, including experience applying RDA, AACR2R, LCSH, LCC, and MARC 21.
• Knowledge of current and emerging resource description standards, technologies, and developments in metadata and discovery.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies, metadata practices, tools, and workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide consultation and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, culturally diverse academic environment.
• Ability to meet University of California criteria for appointment and advancement in the Librarian Series, including professional service and contributions to the field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating or editing NACO authority records and applying authority control practices.
• Experience working with official RDA guidelines and cooperative or consortial cataloging environments.
• Familiarity with non-MARC metadata standards, Linked Data, or emerging bibliographic description technologies.
• Experience with metadata analysis and transformation tools such as OpenRefine or MarcEdit, and scripting languages such as Python or XSLT.
• Experience using RESTful APIs in library systems or metadata workflows.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects while solving complex technical and operational challenges.
• Interest in mentoring library school interns and supporting colleagues' professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and service-oriented environment.
• Evidence of research, scholarship, creative activity, or teaching consistent with an academic appointment.
• Adaptability, intellectual curiosity, comfort with ambiguity, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Create original cataloging and high-quality metadata for a diverse range of library resources, particularly special collections and distinctive materials.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cataloging standards, bibliographic description, authority control, and emerging metadata practices.
• Represent UC Davis in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging, serving as liaison for NACO and CONSER and contributing to collaborative cataloging standards and practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UC system's shared cataloging environment to support consistent and effective resource discovery.
• Help advance the transition from MARC to Linked Data by evaluating emerging tools, testing metadata creation environments, and supporting new workflows.
• Partner with the Head of Content Support Services to establish cataloging priorities and determine approaches for in-house and vendor-supported cataloging.
• Design and lead bibliographic database cleanup, enrichment, and metadata quality improvement projects.
• Provide training, consultation, and technical guidance to colleagues, particularly members of the Metadata Creation and Discovery Unit.
• Collaborate across the Scholarly Resources division to develop policies, improve workflows, and address complex metadata and discovery challenges.
• Stay engaged with evolving national and international cataloging standards, technologies, and professional practices.
• Contribute to Library committees, professional organizations, research, scholarship, and other activities associated with an academic librarian appointment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits for eligible employees and their families.
• 24 days of vacation annually for librarians.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• 13 university holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, scholarly engagement, and participation in national and international library organizations.
• Access to the intellectual, cultural, and collaborative environment of a major public research university.
• Relocation support.