Collections Coordinator (Library Supervisor) Job at Utah State University in Log

Collections Coordinator (Library Supervisor)

Utah State University (USU) Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and service-minded professional to coordinate the collection maintenance tasks for USU Libraries and supervise hourly staff in the Cataloging & Acquisitions program.

The Collections Coordinator is responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, and overseeing the work of 2-4 hourly employees, performing copy cataloging of bibliographic and metadata records for all subjects and in a variety of formats, assisting in the management of the Merrill-Cazier Libraries’ physical collections, and ordering supplies for the Cataloging & Acquisitions Program.

Reporting to the Collections & Acquisitions Manager in the Cataloging and Acquisitions program, this position will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Merrill-Cazier Library as well as colleagues in partner libraries in Price, Blanding, and on the Logan campus.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise hourly staff, including setting standards and prioritizing projects
• Perform copy cataloging of bibliographic and metadata records for all subjects and in a variety of formats
• Coordinate the collection maintenance tasks at the direction of the Collections & Acquisitions Manager
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to track and process material needing binding
• Order supplies for the Cataloging & Acquisitions Program
• Serve on library committees related to role

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of library experience; or vocational/technical training/associate degree plus two years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Supervisory experience or evidence of leadership and management skills
• Familiarity with cataloging principles or tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including listening, speaking, and writing
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic library setting
• Experience with integrated library systems (e.g., FOLIO, Sierra)
• Experience cataloging with tools such as OCLC Connexion
• Experience working with project management techniques and tools

USU Libraries is committed to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported.

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