Tennessee State University Brown-Daniel Library Cataloging Librarian Position Tennessee State University is a Historically Black University (HBCU) located in the "destination" city of Nashville, Tennessee. TSU is a doctorate granting institution, which provides over twenty master degrees and over forty undergraduate degree programs. The Brown-Daniel Library has an opening for an assistant professor/tenure track librarian in its Cataloging Department. Under the supervision of the Head of Cataloging, the Cataloging Librarian will have the following responsibilities. Duties and Responsibilities: * Original and copy cataloging in all formats, including print monographs and serials, Internet resources, and A/V materials * Creating MARC records and updating records to meet RDA standards using OCLC Connexion and Innovative Interfaces Sierra * Processing monthly discards * Supervising, training, and evaluating work-study students * Managing and compiling the monthly new books list, heading reports (for authority control), monthly cataloging statistics, and fixing problems identified by the URL Checker * Assist in developing, documenting, and implementing local cataloging policies * Assist in identifying, planning, and implementing special projects and retro-cataloging activities as needed * Selecting and ordering departmental supplies * Creating LibGuides and serving as library liaison for selected departments, including selecting and ordering monographs as needed * Serving on library committees as needed Minimum Requirements: Masters in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution. Degree must have been completed by May 2018 and include course work in Cataloging and Metadata standards. One year of experience in an academic library. Candidate is responsible for processing and packing withdrawn items and must be able to lift 10 lbs and push book carts. Preferred: Candidates with academic cataloging experience are preferred. Also, it is preferred that candidates have familiarity with Sierra (Innovative Interfaces, Inc) cataloging module. Knowledge of RDA standards and knowledge of how to search OCLC Connexion Client would be a plus. Apply at: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1276892556690 SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. The 8th HBCU Library Alliance Membership Meeting is scheduled at the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library (GA) on Sunday through Tuesday, October 7-9. Click here<http://www.hbculibraries.org/meeting-2018-info.html> for registration and session details. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/