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Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Music Cataloging Specialist

This position is an unique early-career opportunity working with music resources across a variety of collections, formats, disciplines, and languages.

In this role, you'll support library collections through cataloging, metadata management, authority control, quality review, and mentoring student employees. This position offers the chance to work with print and digital materials while contributing to important cataloging and archival work.

What you will be doing in this position

Catalog print and digital music materials in monographic formats

Analyze and update bibliographic records using MARC21, RDA, and related metadata standards

Import and maintain records in local, national, and international library systems

Support authority control and contribute to cooperative cataloging efforts

Perform quality control reviews of records and student work

Supervise, train, and mentor student employees

Participate in ongoing professional development and library training opportunities

What qualifies you for this role

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated research experience through academic study or professional work.

Minimum of 2 years of active music experience, which may include formal coursework, ensemble participation, private instruction, performance, music administration, teaching, composition, or other direct engagement with music in academic, professional, or community settings.

Preferred:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music or equivalent experience (4+ years active music experience)

2 years of applied cataloging experience

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Experience with MARC 21, Dublin Core, and metadata schema

Knowledge of national cataloging standards including RDA, LCC, LCSH, and PCC

Familiarity with library systems and national databases such as OCLC Worldcat

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to supervise student employees and manage multiple projects

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Adaptability, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members

• Access to athletic facilities

• Excellent medical/dental benefits

• Short/long term disability benefits

• Paid parental and maternity leave

• Wellness program

• Free on-campus parking

• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 50

Typical Starting Pay: $25.00-$32.50

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before by 11:59 pm MST. If the job doesn't have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!