Principal Cataloger

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Principal Cataloger

Posting Number: 2027081

Location:

San Marcos

Department:
University Libraries

Recruitment Type:
Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $5,021.00 - $6,276.00

Job Category:
Exempt

• Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science from aprogram accredited by the American Library Association.
• Ability to operate within a complex technology environment(includes campus software, e.g., SAP, Office 365, etc.) and specialized software relevant to cataloging and metadata (e.g.,OCLC, FOLIO, Marc Edit).
• Knowledge of information access standards and metadata schemes(RDA, AACR2, LCSH, MARC
  21, OCLC standards, CONSER standards,etc.).
• Knowledge of cataloging practices, policies, and procedures regarding library resources.

• Knowledge of library linked data standards and applications.
• Conflict resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of Authority Control for names, uniform titles, and subject headings.
• Knowledge of trends and emerging best practices in library services.

Texas State University Libraries is seeking a Principal Cataloger.

This position provides is responsible for the original and copycataloging of materials in multiple formats and languages. The position performs metadata and authority work in multiple platforms, including the online catalog, OCLC, Wikidata, etc. The position is also responsible for contributing to the Department'smigration to enhanced metadata  collaboration with the rest of the Scholarly Resources department, they will work to provide a welcoming, responsive,user-focused, service-oriented environment for University Librariespatrons.

• Catalog/re-catalog library resources in multiple formats and languages.
• Performs collection projects to support Library goals to facilitate excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with other metadata staff to manage authoritycontrol workflow and serve as point of contact for authoritycontrol vendor.
• Enhance and assure accurate authority metadata across multiple platforms.
• Evaluate condition and quality of library materials.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

TXST University Libraries will not sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this position.

10/09/2026

Yes

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

8:00AM

5:00PM

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful

Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San…