Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian (Hybrid) Job at Southwestern Law School in

Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian (Hybrid) Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian (Hybrid) Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian (Hybrid)
Southwestern Law School’s Leigh H. Taylor Law Library is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian to join a collaborative library team. This essential role will help manage the full life cycle of both print and electronic resources, ensuring they are discoverable, accurately cataloged, and efficiently acquired. The Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian will work closely with the Head of Collection Services and the Systems Librarian to support the library’s mission of providing seamless, high-quality access to information. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, service-oriented library team committed to innovation and excellence and work in a historic Art Deco landmark, support a vibrant academic community, and grow professionally in a supportive environment.
Primary Job Responsibilities include:
Coordinate the acquisition of both print and electronic library materials
Create order records and ensure timely invoice processing
Serve as the main point of contact for vendors on renewals and billing
Maintain up-to-date financial records, including orders, purchase orders, invoices, and budget tracking
Monitor trends in acquisitions, licensing, and collection development
Perform original and copy cataloging (MARC) as needed
Lead metadata/cataloging projects and bibliographic maintenance
Evaluate and process electronic data for improved resource discoverability
Collaborate with colleagues to create and enhance bibliographic and item records in the ILS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
MLS/MLIS (or equivalent) degree from an ALA-accredited program
One to three years of academic library experience in cataloging, metadata, or acquisitions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
A detail-oriented approach and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of cataloging standards and metadata schemas, including MARC, RDA, AACR2, Dublin Core, MODS, EAD, and BIBFRAME
Comfortable producing and interpreting data and statistics
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience with both cataloging and acquisitions.
Experience using MarcEdit
Basic understanding of licensing and copyright issues
Experience cataloging special collections materials
Knowledge of data management and data curation best practices
To Apply: For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV, and three professional references to jobs2@swlaw.edu.
Southwestern Law School prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle and hair texture), ethnicity, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age (40 and over), disability (mental and physical), medical condition, citizenship status, military status or service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services, or in the educational programs (including retention of students) or activities Southwestern operates. Please direct all inquiries regarding Southwestern’s nondiscrimination policies to:
General Counsel
(213) 738–6626
About the Leigh H. Taylor Law Library
Southwestern Law School’s Leigh H. Taylor Law Library is housed in the historic Bullocks Wilshire Building. Designed by renowned Los Angeles architects John and Donald Parkinson and conceived by business partners John G. Bullock and P.G. Winnett, the Bullocks Wilshire Building operated as a luxury department store for more than 60 years. In 1994, Southwestern purchased the art deco landmark and set out to convert it into a dynamic academic venue, while retaining its historic character. Through its adaptive reuse, the law school now utilizes the building for cutting-edge scholastic, professional and social resources that represent the heart of the Southwestern community. The school's beautiful and expansive Leigh H. Taylor Law Library, which occupies about one-third of the building, is the second-largest private academic law library in California.
About Southwestern Law School
Diverse, Engaged, Inspiring. This is Southwestern Law School, which has a history of public service, innovative teachers, brilliant scholars, and trailblazing alumni. The vibrant mid-city campus provides the ideal setting for the study of law, fostering an emphasis on community, diversity, and public service. Founded more than 110 years ago, Southwestern has developed a reputation for graduating lawyers who are well-rounded, entrepreneurial, and prepared to succeed. Southwestern has created a welcoming student-centered oasis within the vibrant city center of Los Angeles and includes one of the city’s most historic architectural landmarks—the iconic Bullocks Wilshire building. This art-deco masterpiece is at the heart of the campus, which sits in the middle of the Los Angeles “public service corridor.” Southwestern is the only law school to offer five J.D. programs that differ in both scheduling and instructional approach. Southwestern is a leader in curricular innovation and expertise, particularly in the areas of entertainment and media law, advocacy, and public interest.
Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Education and Legal
Industries Higher Education
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In Summary: The Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian will work closely with the Head of Collection Services and the Systems Librarian to support the library’s mission of providing seamless, high-quality access to information . The successful candidate will join a collaborative, service-oriented library team committed to innovation and excellence .

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Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian (Hybrid) Catalogo y adquisiciones Bibliotecario (Híbrido) Catalogging and Acquires Librarian Southwestern Law School s Leigh H. Taylor Law Library está buscando un bibliotecario dedicado y con conocimientos en cataloging y adquisitions para unirse a un equipo de biblioteca colaborativo. Este papel esencial ayudará a administrar el ciclo de vida completo de los recursos impresos y electrónicos, asegurándose de que sean descubribles, catalogados con precisión y adquiridos de manera eficiente. El candidato exitoso se unirá a un equipo de biblioteca colaborativo y orientado al servicio comprometido con la innovación y la excelencia y trabajará en un hito histórico de Art Deco, apoyará una vibrante comunidad académica y crecerá profesionalmente en un entorno de apoyo. Las responsabilidades del trabajo primario incluyen: Coordinar la adquisición de materiales de la biblioteca impresos y electrónicos Crear registros de pedidos y garantizar el procesamiento oportuno de las facturas Sirvir como punto de contacto principal para los proveedores de renovaciones básicas y facturación Mantener registros financieros actualizados, incluidos pedidos, pedidos de compra, facturas y seguimiento del presupuesto Monitorear las tendencias en las adquisiciones, licencias y desarrollo de la colección Realizar el catálogo original y copia (MARC) según sea necesario Conocimiento de género y mantenimiento de las prácticas bibliográficas Evaluación y procesamiento de datos electrónicos para la búsqueda de recursos y la capacidad de elaboración de datos con los mismos y la presentación de datos en la ley, conocimientos básicos, conocimiento de código de conducta y la información sobre el género (incluyendo la calidad de los conocimientos laborales), conocimientos profesionales y la gestión de los datos de la historia de la familia, la educación de la lengua, la escritura, la lectura de libros de texto, la literatura, el conocimiento del género, la enseñanza de los libros, la lenguaje, la interpretación, la comprensión de las etiquetas, el uso de los contenidos, la información y el conocimientos personales, etc. Por favor, dirija todas las consultas relativas a las políticas de no discriminación de Southwestern a: General Counsel (213) 7386626 Sobre la Biblioteca Leigh H. Taylor Law School Southwest Law School s La Biblioteca de Derecho LeighH. Taylor se encuentra en el histórico edificio Bullocks Wilshire. Diseñado por los reconocidos arquitectos de Los Ángeles John y Donald Parkinson y concebido por los socios empresariales John G. Bullock y P.G. Winnett, el Edificio Bullock Wilshire funcionó como una tienda de lujo durante más de 60 años. En 1994, Southwester purchased the art deco landmark y se dispuso a convertirlo en un lugar académico dinámico, al tiempo que conserva su carácter histórico. A través de su reutilización adaptativa, la escuela de derecho ahora promueve el edificio para el uso de recursos clásicos, profesionales y sociales de la comunidad legal del suroeste. La Escuela de Derecho del Sur y la Biblioteca de la Universidad de Nueva York, que ocupa el corazón de la ciudad, cuenta con un servicio público de enseñanza académica innovadora, cuyo centro de estudio es el centro universitario y el centro de estudios de la sociedad del sur-oeste de California. Fundada hace más de 110 años, Southwestern ha desarrollado una reputación de abogados graduados que son bien arredondados, emprendedores y preparados para el éxito. Southwest ha creado un oasis acogedor centrado en los estudiantes dentro del vibrante centro de la ciudad de Los Ángeles e incluye uno de los monumentos arquitectónicos más históricos de la Ciudad. El icónico edificio Bullocks Wilshire. Esta obra maestra de arte-deco está en el corazón del campus, que se encuentra en el medio del pasillo de servicio público de Los Angeles. South Western es la única escuela de derecho que ofrece cinco programas de J.D. que difieren tanto en el programación como en el enfoque de instrucción.