Head of Cataloging Librarian

3 weeks ago

Alexandria, United States Northern VA Community College Full time

**Title**:Head of Cataloging Librarian

**Agency**:Northern VA Community College

**Location**:Alexandria - 510

**FLSA**:Exempt

**Hiring Range**:Hiring range is $75,535 to $85,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on experience, education and other appropriately qualifying factors within the specified hiring range.

**Full Time or Part Time**:Full Time

Additional Detail

**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 and processing.

**Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.**

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**KSAs**:

- 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 Connexion/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.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Master's degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience in cataloging.
- Supervisory experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
**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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. **Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Reference Librarian

    6 days ago

    Alexandria, United States Library Systems & Services Full time

    Our management team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Reference Librarian to join our team. As a Reference Librarian, you will provide reference services, curate data and maintain the overall efficiency of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based library. Office Location: Alexandria, VA - Yellow Line Work Hours: 8:30 am...

  • Reference Librarian

    6 days ago

    Alexandria, United States Library Systems & Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur management team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Reference Librarian to join our team. As a Reference Librarian, you will provide reference services, curate data and maintain the overall efficiency of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based library. If you are passionate about reference...

  • Media Center Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Alexandria, Virginia, United States Bishop Ireton High School Full time

    Bishop Ireton High School is seeking a full-time Media Center Assistant for the school year at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia. This position assists the school's Librarian with daily media center operations. Duties and Responsibilities: Monitors student behavior in the library. Answers questions and provides information concerning library resources;...

  • Library Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Alexandria, Virginia, United States Bishop Ireton High School Full time

    Bishop Ireton High School is seeking a full-time Library Assistant for the school year at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia. This position assists the school's Librarian with daily media center operations. Duties and Responsibilities: Monitors student behavior in the library. Answers questions and provides information concerning library resources;...

  • Recreation Leader III- Head Lifeguard

    1 month ago

    Alexandria, United States City Of Alexandria Virginia Full time

    Recreation Leader III- Head LifeguardRecreation Services“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future.” The City of Alexandria is located in Northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the...

  • Recreation Leader III- Head Lifeguard

    1 month ago

    Alexandria, Virginia, United States City Of Alexandria Virginia Full time

    Recreation Leader III- Head LifeguardRecreation Services"Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future." The City of Alexandria is located in Northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the...

  • Splunk Engineer

    1 week ago

    Alexandria, United States RMantra Solutions Inc Full time

    Work Schedule : 100% Onsite Clearance: TS/SCI Certification: Security+ CE We are seeking a Splunk Engineer in support of the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) NOC. With the CESO program, We will manage the commercial cloud migration and disestablishment of legacy systems, fully automate the continuous development & continuous integration...

  • Assistant Principal of Student Life

    5 days ago

    Alexandria, United States Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools Full time

    **Bishop Ireton High School**, a Catholic college preparatory school in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a **full-time Assistant Principal of Student Life**. This is a 12-month administrative position that reports directly to the Principal; someone who can effectively manage and coordinate student life efforts to steward the Catholic educational mission of...

  • Teacher - Alexandria Elementary (2024-093)

    3 days ago

    Alexandria, United States Alabama State Department of Education Full time

    **Qualifications**: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution. Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in the area of instructional responsibility. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board...

  • Registered Nurse

    12 hours ago

    Alexandria, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time

    Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment....

  • Registered Nurse

    1 day ago

    Alexandria, Virginia, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time

    Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to...

  • Janitorial Specialist

    11 hours ago

    Alexandria, United States ServiceMaster of the Lakes Area Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany and CultureFor more than 60 years, ServiceMaster Clean has taken great pride in exceeding the expectations of our customers. Behind our commitment to excellence are five key attributes that define who we are and what makes us different from any other.We Are Experts and dominate the industry in scale and scope with an...

  • Registered Nurse

    1 day ago

    Alexandria, Virginia, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time

    Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to...

  • Registered Nurse

    12 hours ago

    Alexandria, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time

    Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment....

  • Janitorial Specialist After 5pm

    1 day ago

    Alexandria, United States ServiceMaster of the Lakes Area Full time

    Company and Culture For more than 60 years, ServiceMaster Clean has taken great pride in exceeding the expectations of our customers. Behind our commitment to excellence are five key attributes that define who we are and what makes us different from any other. We Are Experts and dominate the industry in scale and scope with an adaptable, extensive network...

  • Temporary Recreation Leader IV- Pool Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Alexandria, United States City Of Alexandria Virginia Full time

    Temporary Summer Pool ManagerRecreation Leader IV (Summer or Year Round) Overview In pursuit of service excellence, the Temporary Summer Pool Manager (Recreation Leader IV) is a supervisory position that provides staff leadership, coordinates facility use, enforces pool rules and regulations, and oversees the safe enjoyment of public swimming pools. This...

  • Temporary Recreation Leader IV- Pool Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Alexandria, Virginia, United States City Of Alexandria Virginia Full time

    Temporary Summer Pool ManagerRecreation Leader IV (Summer or Year Round) Overview In pursuit of service excellence, the Temporary Summer Pool Manager (Recreation Leader IV) is a supervisory position that provides staff leadership, coordinates facility use, enforces pool rules and regulations, and oversees the safe enjoyment of public swimming pools. This...

  • Evening Assistant Janitorial Supervisor

    2 hours ago

    Alexandria, United States ServiceMaster of the Lakes Area Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:Company carCompetitive salaryFree uniformsPaid time offCome Be a part of our team!This Assistant Janitorial Supervisor position is primarily a Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm shift. Our local but National franchise in Alexandria MN has been a family owned and operated since 1993. Capture the benefits of a locally owned...

  • Director of Technology

    2 days ago

    Alexandria, United States National Association of Episcopal Schools Full time

    Founded in 1839, Episcopal High School is the only 100% boarding school located in a major metropolitan area. Situated on a 130-acre campus just 7 miles from Washington, D.C., Episcopal has a highly rigorous college preparatory curriculum and high-caliber faculty that intentionally leverage the educational and cultural resources of Washington, D.C., to...