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University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleSpecial Collections and Rare Books Cataloging LibrarianRequisition NumberFE04792Working TitleDepartment Name88100:LIBRARIESWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationMasters degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalentRequired Related Experience Three or more years of professional experience performing original and complex cataloging, enhancement and enrichment of records, including experience with special collections and rare materials Experience with bibliographic utilities (such as OCLC) and integrated library systems (such as Ex Libris Alma) Experience with project planning and coordination, and prioritization of multiple projects and workflowsRequired License/Registration/CertificationN/AJob SummaryThe University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the universityu2019s research enterprise, and we are looking for an experienced, collaborative, proactive, and enthusiastic candidate to join our team as a Special Collections and Rare Books Cataloging Librarian.The Special Collections and Rare Books Cataloging Librarian will create and maintain high quality metadata for library materials in the UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), including books, journals, university publications, and special formats. Major collecting areas include Kentuckiana, printing history, and book arts; collections of note include the Samuel Wilson Collection of Kentuckiana, the W. Hugh Peal collection of British and American literature, the Alfred Cortot music theory collection, the Lou Emma Wilson Mexicana collection, and the Dr. Charles T. Ambrose Collection of rare medical books.The Special Collections and Rare Books Cataloging Librarian will manage the Special Collections cataloging unit, including one senior technician, and any student workers as needed for unit projects. This position will report to the Director of Cataloging and Metadata Services, and is located in the Margaret I. King Library, where they will regularly collaborate with colleagues in research services, manuscripts, and rare books. The librarian will participate in the Cataloging and Metadata Services Policy and Planning Group, which meets regularly to establish and update local workflows, best practices, and cataloging and metadata policies. They will work closely with other units in the department, including Fine Arts Cataloging, Maps Cataloging, and the Cataloging and Metadata unit in the William T. Young Library.Responsibilities Perform original and complex copy cataloging with copy-specific information and notes for special collections including rare books and materials in a variety of languages Collaborate with Special Collections Research Center staff to set priorities, organize workflows, and solve problems Manage the Special Collections Cataloging unit, including supervision of staff and project planning Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in cataloging and metadata, including for special collections and rare books Participate in shared governance of the University of Kentucky by serving on library, departmental/college, and university committees as appropriateRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Masters degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent Three or more years of professional experience performing original and complex cataloging, enhancement and enrichment of records, including experience with special collections and rare materials Knowledge of cataloging standards including RDA, MARC21, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification Knowledge of special collections cataloging standards including DCRM (Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials), RBMS controlled vocabulary, related rare books resources and tools, and trends in rare book cataloging Experience with bibliographic utilities (such as OCLC) and integrated library systems (such as Ex Libris Alma) Experience with project planning and coordination, and prioritization of multiple projects and workflows Ability to work independently and also collaboratively as part of a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position through research, publication, professional service and/or other professional engagementPreferred Experience with Ex Libris Alma / Primo Experience with ArchivesSpace Experience supervising and training staff and/or students Experience working in an academic library Experience cataloging materials in special formats such as audiovisual materials, serials, maps Knowledge of preservation practices, including the ability to identify materials in need of conservation treatment Bibliographic knowledge of one or more languages other than EnglishAs a member of the UKL faculty, this position participates in planning, shared governance, and UK Libraries-wide faculty activities. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure eligible position in the Librarian Title Series (open rank) which requires scholarship, professional development, and service that contributes to the effectiveness of UK Libraries, the university, and the profession as outlined in Administrative Regulation 2:7 (Your Distribution of Effort (DOE) range: Primary assignment: 70-80%, Service/Prof. development and scholarship 20-30% and is reviewed at minimum annually each year. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The minimum salary for a Librarian IV is $57,000 and for a Librarian III is $62,500. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track eligible position. All career levels are encouraged to apply.This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employeesu2019 retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optionEqual employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here: