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Virginia's Community College System - Richmond, VA, United States, 23214
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Working Title Head of Cataloging Librarian Role Title 12month-Professional-Instructo Role Code 01223-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280FA512 Agency Northern VA Community College Agency/Division NV280-Exec VP Academic & Student Svs Work Location Alexandria - 510 Hiring Range Hiring range is $80,586 to $87,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on experience, education and other appropriately qualifying factors within the specified hiring range. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
The work schedule is Monday to Fridays during regular business hours. Some
evenings and weekends may be required.
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General Description: The Head of Cataloging Librarian manages all aspects of cataloging operations, including supervising cataloging Library Specialists and liaising with NOVA Libraries staff to ensure excellent cataloging services are provided. The Head of Cataloging contributes to efficient collection management of library resources including creating analytics reports, batch loading of new electronic books, metadata enhancements, authority control, and inventory control.
Duties And Tasks
- Responsible for cataloging operations
- Manages the cataloging unit’s operations.
- Supports library-wide systems initiatives related to improving the library services platform (Alma), search and discovery service (Primo), and marketplace options (Rialto and GOBI).
- Supervises and trains cataloging Library Specialists responsible for copy cataloging.
- Responsible for original and complex copy cataloging.
- Responsible for catalog maintenance.
- Contributes to efficient library-wide collection management of library resources, including inventory control, metadata quality control, authority control, and creating analytics reports.
- Supports frequent improvements to the library services platform and library online catalog.
- Supports acquisitions including receiving, processing, and reconciling library collections materials (Alma Acquisitions)
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSAs
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of a broad range of cataloging standards including Resource Description and Access (RDA), FRBR, Linked Data, Library Reference Model (LRM), LC- PCC PS, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), LCGFT, LCDGT, and PCC Provider-Neutral E-Resources Cataloging.
- Practical knowledge of MARC metadata standard.
- Experience using library service platforms and OCLC Record Manager.
- Expertise in collection management including inventory control, metadata quality control, authority control, and creating analytics reports.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with MarcEdit.
- Experience in supervision and training of cataloging staff.
- Experience in developing and managing cataloging workflows.
- Excellent communication and analytic skills, including the ability to work well in a team-based environment.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Master’s degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience in cataloging.
- Supervisory experience.
Additional Considerations
- Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
- Knowledge of both electronic and print library acquisitions workflows.
- Aptitude for learning new technologies and metadata standards.
- Awareness of new trends, emerging technologies, and critical issues in cataloging and technical services.
- Knowledge of automation technologies commonly used in Library Technical Services (e.g. APIs, EDI, etc.).
- Master’s degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science awarded by an ALA accredited institution.
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Posting Number FAC_1687P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/30/2025 Job Close Date 07/31/2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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