Librarian, Head of Cataloging
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Role summary
Responsible for original, complex, and copy cataloging of materials in all formats including electronic resources; may manage department. Reviews and implements new workflows as technologies change. Provides departmental supervision and training to staff and student assistants in cataloging and support tasks. Reviews cataloging policies and procedures and implements improvement. Plans and implements metadata schema and standards and develops work flow procedures for metadata projects. Degree requirement: ALA Accredited Masters.
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