Job description

**This is an on-site position. Remote workers will NOT be considered.**

ABOUT US

You will be joining St. Thomas University (STU) at an exciting moment! Under the dynamic leadership of President David A. Armstrong, J.D., STU has had four consecutive years of record enrollment and we’ve set fundraising records too. Our campus footprint is also growing. In the past two years alone, we’ve opened the state-of-the-art Gus Machado College of Business, a new weight room for our student athletes, as well as a turf athletic field, residence hall, and a student center. And, we are going to keep growing…more students, more programs, more facilities!

As we mark our 60th Anniversary, we are setting our sights on the future while also honoring our Cuban heritage and celebrating our Catholic Identity. Come be a part of our diverse community! We are seeking energetic innovators who will help us chart the course for the University’s sixth decade of impact! Let’s work together to attract, serve, and inspire a diverse group of students who will leave STU prepared to be ethical leaders and change agents in our global community.

Located in sunny Miami, Florida, St. Thomas University is a private, non-profit university that offers 39 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees at its picturesque 144-acre campus and through distance learning. Its academic offerings include one of the oldest (and most highly ranked) undergraduate programs in Sports Administration in the country. STU has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in Social Mobility for regional universities in the South, which means it takes students from the lowest financial strata and catapults them to much higher financial strata in only ten years. St. Thomas University is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida, and one of the only eight Archdiocesan universities nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Library Administrator, performs a range of functions related to library technology and systems including cataloging and access of library materials, including print and electronic monographs and resources in the WMS’ Knowledge Base to make the data more user friendly and accessible. Duties include cataloging of original materials, description of resources, and organization of print and digital materials, as well as training, scheduling, and supervision of cataloging assistants. This position also provides supports to empower students to better engage the technology in the Collaboration Commons and Learning Labs areas of the University Library. Duties include metadata description and cataloging, collection maintenance, and other duties.

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

Metadata Description and Cataloging

• Manages cataloging and classification of library resources, including print and digital materials to make the data more user friendly and accessible.
• Creates original catalog records by identifying and selecting appropriate metadata schema for classification of library resources in accordance with Library of Congress, RDA, and local cataloging standards.
• Provides full bibliographic description of library materials.
• Ensures accuracy of call number classification and materials location.
• Provides authority maintenance work as needed to ensure accuracy of bibliographic records.
• Undertakes copy cataloging of materials when appropriate.
• Manages and maintains bibliographic access to digital e-book content.
• Ensures quality and accuracy of e-content records using LoC and MARC standards.
• Downloads and imports bibliographic records.
• Develops approaches to make the Library’s content more accessible and user friendly for both students and faculty through interfaces and database coding.

Collection Maintenance

• Oversees the growing percentage of digital content.
• Engages in regular inventory of library materials to ensure accuracy of records and collections.
• Oversees regular maintenance and review of bibliographic records to ensure quality and accuracy of resource databases.
• Reviews physical collection and takes part in library collection development initiatives to determine resource needs based on holdings.

Staff Supervision/Library Budget

• Interview and participate in the selection of assigned staff; conduct performance appraisals and suggest professional development opportunities in accordance with University policies and procedures
• Provide recommendations to supervisor on budgetary issues, especially relating to expansion of library resources; research funding opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Other duties

• Engage in proactive discussion and idea exchange with library systems staff and ILS representatives to improve Cataloging processes.
• Participate in Library projects to improve Library Services.
• Participates in the development of emerging technologies as part of the Learning Lab and Collaboration Commons model for the University Library.
• Collaborates with other members of the library staff and faculty to find ways to innovate resource access and delivery based on a service model that encourages technology use.
• Oversee cataloging work study assistants.
• Develop cataloging workflows and maintain updated service manual.
• Maintain and record cataloging statistics.
• Assists in library instruction as part of Library Liaison program.
• Assist in Public Services as needed.
• Assists in dissertation and thesis review as part of Library compliance requirements for all dissertations and thesis.
• Manages Interlibrary Loan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in Library and Information Science with a focus on metadata and/or descriptive cataloging from an ALA accredited graduate school
• Two years related work experience and/or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Thorough knowledge of Library of Congress classification standards, MARC records, and metadata description and access.
• Ability to engage in the use of emerging ILS systems.
• Willingness to participate in initiatives to innovate library services and resource access.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work with others on collaborative projects and to improve library workflow
• Ability to do original and copy cataloging with 97% or higher accuracy rate
• Ability to edit LHR with 97% or higher accuracy rate
• Strong service orientation.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and solve problems
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to follow detailed procedures consistently.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply principles and guidelines independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience
• Second graduate degree or willing to earn a second graduate degree within three years
• Experience using an automated library management system.

Tuition Benefit

After 1 year of continuous full‐time service, employees are eligible to enroll in STU’s bachelor and master courses, tuition‐free. The program will cover a maximum timeframe of 125% of credit hours attempted toward the degree program. Employees may enroll in STU’s doctoral program, with a 40% tuition discount, under the same conditions.

Catholic Identity

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami committed to academic and professional success guided by its Catholic identity. All employees are therefore expected to respect the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and support the University’s religious mission. All employees hereby acknowledge their familiarity and support of the religious affiliation, mission and values of St. Thomas University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Thomas University is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the policy of the University to fill each vacancy with the candidate who represents the best fit for the position and to promote and transfer employees from within whenever possible and practical. Employment decisions are made on the basis of the candidate’s personal capabilities, qualifications, and ability to assist the University in fulfilling its mission without discrimination. With regard to the latter, the University’s program of recruiting employees for mission aims to inform prospective employees of the University’s mission and to help them and hiring personnel determine how they will support and contribute to the University’s mission.

E-Verify

St. Thomas University is an E-Verify® Employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. STU will utilize E-Verify® to verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami Gardens, FL 33054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Library services: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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