Librarian I (Catalog) -- Texas Christian University -- Fort Worth, TX

Location
Texas

Job Summary:

The Librarian I - Catalog supports intellectual access to library resources in a variety of formats by performing cataloging, database maintenance, and authority control, and by creating, maintaining, and enhancing metadata across multiple systems and platforms. ALMA experience preferred.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

  1. Describes and organizes library resources by applying bibliographic standards, local policies, and professional judgment to create, revise and maintain MARC records in the online catalog; creating, monitoring and maintaining metadata in various forms for physical and online resources.
  2. Facilitates flow of materials by consulting with supervisor and colleagues to resolve workflow issues; prioritizing assigned tasks based on departmental needs.
  3. Provides backup support for other technical services functions, including work in Acquisitions and E-Resources, as needed and when appropriate.
  4. Contributes to library internal communication by serving on committees, task forces, and teams, as assigned.
  5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Master of Library Science (ALA accredited).
  • 0 - 1 year experience in a library environment.

Preferred Education & Experience:

  • Experience in cataloging, acquisitions and e-resource management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of planning and organizing.
  • Knowledge of current standardized tools for description and access to information such as MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging), RDA (Resource Description and Access), LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings), LCC (Library of Congress Classification).
  • Knowledge of integrated library systems and related library technologies.
  • Knowledge of customer service techniques.
  • Skill to communicate clearly and grammatically both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to review and make recommendations to improve and streamline processes. 

Priority Deadline - March 12, 2026

Apply Here: https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/librarian-i-catalog-tcu-main-campus-texas-united-states