Middle Tennessee
State University
Collection Management Librarian - E-Resource Cataloging
MTSU seeks a service oriented librarian responsible for cataloging
electronic resources, primarily vendor records for monographic
titles. The position reports to the Coordinator of Collection
Management. Librarians at MTSU have faculty status and must meet
criteria for continuing appointment and tenure.
Primary Responsibilities:
Catalogs electronic resources, primarily e-books
Performs and manages the batch loading of MARC records for e-books
and other metadata records, including updating and maintenance
Communicates with vendors as needed regarding MARC and other
metadata records and resolving technical issues
Maintains an understanding of issues related to the cataloging of
e-resources
Provides input to improve service and enhance access to library
resources
Works closely with acquisitions and collection assessment librarians
to provide reporting and statistical support for e-books and other
resources
Documents processes and workflows created and used for collection
management operations and solutions
Works closely with Library Systems to coordinate maintenance and
resolve problems related to the ILS and collection management
computers, including updates and upgrades
Maintains high-quality performance in librarianship,
research/scholarship/creative activity, and service
Additional Responsibilities:
Assists collection management personnel in developing procedures to
manage daily operations, improve workflows, and resolve acquisitions
and cataloging problems
Suggests applications that increase efficiency and/or synchronize
with the ILS or other systems
Works closely with librarians and staff on special projects in the
library
Updates and maintains content of collection management web pages
Provides training for collection management personnel as needed
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Beverly J. Geckle
Serials & Government Documents Librarian
Walker Library
Middle Tennessee State University
P.O. Box 13
Murfreesboro, TN 37132 bgeckle@mtsu.edu
615-904-8519
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