Head Cataloging Librarian jobs in Pennsylvania

Head Cataloging Librarian develops cataloging policies and procedures and implements improvement. Manages staff and student assistants in all formats cataloging following updated workflows. Being a Head Cataloging Librarian creates metadata schema to ensure efficient workflow for metadata projects. Typically requires a master's degree. Additionally, Head Cataloging Librarian typically reports to top management. The Head Cataloging Librarian manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Cataloging Librarian typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Cataloging Librarian Temporary Pool
  • Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
  • Bloomsburg, PA TEMPORARY
  • Please see Special Instructions for more details.

    Submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts (official or unofficial), and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please send questions to Michael Coffta, Business Research Librarian, Chair of the CU Libraries’ Temporary Pool Committee, at mcoffta@commonwealthu.edu. The application deadline for this pool is March 1, 2026. Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, which may include a cataloging demonstration, as judged by the department faculty.

    Posting Details

    Position Information

    Position Title
    Cataloging Librarian Temporary Pool

    Posting Number
    F100

    College/Area
    Graduate Education, Libraries and Performing Arts

    Department
    Library Faculty

    Bargaining Unit
    APSCUF

    Position Type
    Faculty - Temporary Pools

    Type of Appointment
    Full Time

    Complement Type
    Temporary

    Home Campus
    Bloomsburg

    FTE%
    varies

    Work Location
    Other

    Salary
    Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

    If Other, please list
    The Temporary Research Librarian will be assigned to one of these campuses based upon need by the University

    Appointment Start Date
    Start dates will vary based on department needs

    Benefits
    The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
    • Medical and prescription drug benefits.
    • Generous retirement plans, two options:
      • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
      • State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
    • Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
    • Paid time off.
    • Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
    • Employer-paid life insurance.
    • Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
    *Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.
    To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

    Position Description Summary
    Temporary Cataloging Librarian, Faculty Rank


    Duties
    The Temporary Cataloging Librarian operates under the authority of the Director of the Commonwealth University Libraries.
    • Performing original cataloging and/or classification of print and/or non-print materials utilizing OCLC
    • Performing complex copy cataloging
    • Performing database maintenance of the online catalog
    • Collaborate with other Cataloging faculty and staff
    • Keeping informed about current events in the Library profession that are pertinent to job responsibilities
    • Participating in assigned liaison responsibilities with academic departments as needed
    • Cooperating as a team member with other librarians and staff in performing other professional duties as directed by the Director of the Commonwealth University Libraries

    Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)
    Required:
    • ALA-accredited Masters degree
    • Minimum of 1 year experience directly related to cataloging
    • Working knowledge of both the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification systems and Library of Congress Subject Headings
    • Finalists must successfully complete an interview, which may include a cataloging demonstration

    Preferred:
    • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
    • Prior academic library experience

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts (official or unofficial), and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please send questions to Michael Coffta, Business Research Librarian, Chair of the CU Libraries’ Temporary Pool Committee, at mcoffta@commonwealthu.edu. The application deadline for this pool is March 1, 2026. Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, which may include a cataloging demonstration, as judged by the department faculty.

    Supplemental Information
    Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

    Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

    Background Clearances
    Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

    Diversity Statement
    At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
    • Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
    • Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
    • Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

    Title IX/Clery
    The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
    The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

    About Commonwealth University of PA
    The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

    We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

    We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

    We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

    Anticipated Start Date
    as needs arise between now and spring 2026

    Anticipated End Date

    Posting Detail Information

    Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
    02/02/2024

    Close Date mm-dd-yyyy
    02/02/2027

    Open Until Filled
    No

    Quick Link
    https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/825

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Librarian
  • St. Lukes Hospital
  • Bethlehem, PA PART_TIME
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
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ASSISTANT TEACHER – Head Start
  • Jefferson-Clarion Head Start
  • Jefferson, PA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION OVERVIEW: The Assistant Teacher assists in providing developmentally appropriate educational activities by helping to provide individual attention, instruction, and supervision for the childr...
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ASSISTANT TEACHER – Head Start
  • Jefferson-Clarion Head Start
  • Clarion, PA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION OVERVIEW: The Assistant Teacher assists in providing developmentally appropriate educational activities by helping to provide individual attention, instruction, and supervision for the childr...
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Assistant Manager at Hot Head Burritos
  • Hot Head Burritos
  • Hermitage, PA FULL_TIME
  • Earn Up to $16.50 an hour plus a $300 performance bonus! We looking for a dedicated, hardworking, individual with restaurant experience who enjoys working in a fun, fast paced environment and wants to...
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Team Member at Hot Head Burritos
  • Hot Head Burritos
  • Hermitage, PA FULL_TIME
  • Earn up to $13.50 an hour! We are looking for dedicated, hardworking individuals who would like a full time position and want to be part of a successful team. Immediate Benefits: Low Cost Medical Cove...
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Research Services Librarian, Georgetown Law Library - Georgetown University Law Center
  • Georgetown University
  • Washington, DC
  • Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global persp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Laboratory Coordinator Personnel (Temp PT)
  • Community College of Allegheny County
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Position Title: Nursing Laboratory Coordinator Personnel (Temp PT) Department: Nursing Campus: South Campus Work Hours (...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Manager
  • University of Washington
  • Seattle, WA
  • As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW e...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Librarian II
  • City of North Miami Beach, FL
  • Miami, FL
  • Salary : $42,432.00 - $61,526.40 Annually Location : North Miami Beach, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00452 Departm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Librarian (Online Learning Librarian)
  • Utah State University
  • Logan, UT
  • Overview: The Utah State University Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative and user-centered librarian for the posi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Watson Library
  • Wilmington College
  • Wilmington, OH
  • Wilmington College invites applicants from, and nominations of, qualified candidates for the full-time position of Direc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SYSTEMS ANALYST (APPLICATIONS AND PROGRAMMING)
  • City of Torrance, CA
  • Torrance, CA
  • Salary : $8,040.93 - $9,772.53 Monthly Location : Torrance, CA Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 24033458 Depart...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST (APPLICATIONS AND PROGRAMMING)
  • City of Torrance, CA
  • Torrance, CA
  • Salary : $6,609.20 - $8,860.80 Monthly Location : Torrance, CA Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 24031525 Depart...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...
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Income Estimation for Head Cataloging Librarian jobs
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