Metadata and Resource Management Librarian

Job purpose

Managing all aspects of monograph acquisitions and oversight of the library’s catalog..

Duties and responsibilities

Acquisitions (20%)

• Collaborate with Library Director to develop and implement workflows for purchase of Standing Orders, E-Books, etc. 
• Order and receive of all materials coming into the library, including verification and processing of invoices.
• Rectify any delivery or invoice problems. 
• De-accession of materials as needed, in accordance with the Collection Development Policy.
• Provide timely statistics and reports of library acquisitions activities as requested

Accessioning (40%)

• Catalog all materials acquired by the library. 
• Develop and implement systems, methods, procedures,and standards for all cataloging activity. 
• Supervise and train any other personnel (including student employees) involved in materials services/cataloging processes. who are doing cataloging. perform original and copy cataloging and re-cataloging of materials
• Spearhead evaluation and implementation of workflow efficiencies provided by AI, including potential enhancement of discoverability.
• Maintain the accuracy of the database by performing corrections on local system and updating holdings in OCLC.
• Provide in a timely manner reports of production and performance.

Management of Rare Books and Special Collections (20%)

• Perform original and complex cataloging of rare books and Special Collections.
• Maintain and expand the library’s use of ArchivesSpace to provide online archival research guides.
• Be conversant with relevant national standards.

Other responsibilities as required by the supervisor (20%)

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with 40 hours per week expected.

May include occasional evenings/weekend shifts at circulation.

Required qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Library Science or Information Studies from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Three years’ academic or research library experience.
• Three years’ experience with cataloging, acquisitions, and library systems administration. Preferred: familiarity with Innovative Interfaces Sierra Library System
• Working knowledge of RDA, AACR2, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, Library of Congress Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and MARC21 format.

Preferred qualifications:

• Academic background in theological and/or biblical studies.
• Interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ArchivesSpace

Leadership Accountability:

• This position reports to the Director of Library Services
• This position does not supervise or coach employees, but may be asked to conduct performance evaluations for student employees. 
• This position does not make hiring and pay recommendations or termination recommendations.  

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift / move up to 50 lbs boxes as delivered
• Abilty to push / move full book cart

Westminster Seminary offers FT employees valuable benefits including:

Generous PTO, retirement plan contributions, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, a flexible and casual work environment for most positions, and a faith-based culture rooted in God’s word.

Westminster Theological Seminary hires only personnel who belong to a Protestant evangelical church and subscribe to Biblical orthodoxy (belief) and orthopraxy (practice). Employees shall affirm their agreement with the historic, trinitarian Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles’ Creed. Otherwise, Westminster Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, except as specifically allowed by federal and state law, and basing employment decisions on merit, qualifications and training. Westminster Theological Seminary does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion (except as religion is a bona fide occupational qualification), sex, national origin, age, disability or any other classification protected by law.

In accordance with the above paragraph, all employees are required to sign Westminster Theological Seminary's Community Life Policy affirming their commitment to Christian belief and practice as described in the policy.