The Electronic Resources Cataloging Unit is one of three units within the newly created Electronic Resources Development Section of the Technical Services Division at the University of Michigan Library. This unit provides and maintains access via records in the local integrated library system (Aleph) and the SFX knowledge base to electronic journals and monographs, online databases, Web sites, and non-Web based remote electronic resources. Access is provided for titles in subscription packages, individually subscribed titles, and open access titles identified for addition to the collection by selectors. In collaboration with the Data Loads and Development Unit, the Electronic Resources Cataloging Unit works with vendors to acquire and load MARC record sets for electronic books and journals in online collections. As needed, the unit's staff members assist in resolving access and coverage problems associated with the Aleph and SFX records created for electronic resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Head of the Electronic Resources Cataloging Unit, the duties and responsibilities of this position are to:
* Independently catalog electronic resources in all subjects and in all Western European languages.
* Create or edit bibliographic records for all types of electronic resources according to nationally and locally established procedures.
* Assist in the maintenance required to ensure ongoing access to the library's cataloged electronic resources.
* Participate in batch loading records for collections of online journals and electronic books.
* Assist in training staff to catalog and maintain access to electronic resources.
* Contribute to reviewing, developing, and writing local procedures and documentation.
* Investigate and resolve problems referred to the unit.
* Participate in unit, division, and library-wide committees, task forces, projects, and other collaborative initiatives.
Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/ercat.html
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* ALA accredited master's degree in library or information studies
* Working knowledge of standard cataloging and classification practices
* Experience with network-based automated bibliographic systems
* Reading knowledge of one or more non-English Western European languages
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills covering a broad range of complexity
* Ability to work collegially and effectively with a diverse staff
* Ability to learn complex procedures, perform detailed work, and exercise good judgment
* Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work productively
* Flexibility in a dynamic and changing environment
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Awareness of current trends and issues in cataloging and the management of electronic resources
* Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
* Commitment to personal and continuing professional development
Desired:
* Previous cataloging experience, preferably in a large academic or research library
* Knowledge and proficiency in using AACR2, the LC Rule Interpretations, MARC 21 formats, LC subject headings and classification, authority control practices, and OCLC Connexion
* Experience with the cataloging module of an integrated library system, preferably Aleph
* Experience with cataloging remote access electronic resources
* Experience with a link resolver, preferably SFX
* Experience with the loading and batch processing of record sets
* Knowledge of FRBR, RDA, and other emerging standards
RANK, SALARY, AND LEAVE
Final rank and salary dependent on experience and qualifications; position is anticipated to be filled at the Assistant or Associate Librarian level. (However, this position may be filled at the Assistant, Associate, Senior Associate, or full Librarian level.) Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year; 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits as well as opportunities for professional development and travel.
RETIREMENT OPTIONS: TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments
APPLICATION PROCESS
Send cover letter & resume to Robert Campe, Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205 either by US Mail or email to libhumres@umich.edu (Call 734 764-2546 with questions or for further information.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin on 1/5/09 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer
Monday, November 17, 2008
Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
UNC Chapel Hill, University Library
RE-POSTED POSITION
POSITION: Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging
AVAILABLE: January 1, 2009
DESCRIPTION
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced, collaborative, and enthusiastic individual to manage the cataloging of rare and specialized published materials for the rich, diverse, and growing collections of the Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library.
Reporting to the Head of Special Collections Technical Services, the Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging will have direct responsibility for the cataloging of rare and specialized published materials in the newly consolidated Technical Services Department. Responsibilities are chiefly managerial in nature, but the incumbent will be expected to participate in cataloging of collections as needed. Working with the Head of Technical Services, the Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging will set library-wide standards and priorities for special collections, and will work collaboratively with curatorial, public services, and conservation staff. The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging will also work with the University Library's general collections technical services staff and with staff of the Carolina Digital Library and Archives to help develop, articulate, and maintain shared policies and metadata standards. The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging is expected to help ensure that the Wilson Library adopts and contributes to the development of relevant standards; to be involved in professional discussions on technical services issues; and to be active in professional organizations concerned with cataloging and special collections issues.
The Special Collections Technical Services Department currently includes approximately 12 full-time staff, plus numerous graduate and undergraduate student assistants. The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging would have managerial responsibility for the six staff engaged in cataloging rare and specialized published materials chiefly housed in the Rare Book Collection and the North Carolina Collection.
The Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library includes the North Carolina Collection, the Rare Book Collection, the Southern Historical Collection, the Southern Folklife Collection, and University Archives and Records Management Services. Together they hold extensive collections of books, rare books, pamphlets, government documents, newspapers, periodicals, maps, manuscripts, archives, photographs, audiovisual materials, and digital materials primarily documenting the University, North Carolina, and the American South. The Rare Book Collection has significant national and international literary and historical holdings, from clay tablets to medieval manuscripts to modern printings and artists' books.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA-accredited MLS and a minimum of three years of experience with cataloging special collections in an academic or research library setting, including a working knowledge of online library systems, AACR2r, LCRI, LCSH, DCRM, MARC21 formats, and authority control. Awareness of national and international trends in cataloging standards and bibliographic and authority control. Supervisory experience required. Ability to effectively supervise, train, and motivate cataloging staff. Reading knowledge of one or more European languages (Spanish especially desired). Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to set priorities and accomplish goals. Ability to work effectively in a large and diverse organization. Commitment to professional participation in areas relevant to the position. Excellent oral communication and writing skills. Commitment to a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred: Experience supervising professional and paraprofessional staff. Experience with NACO, BIBCO, or other PCC programs. Reading knowledge of one or more classical or non-European languages. Knowledge of standard descriptive bibliographies. Familiarity with Innovative's Millennium system. Familiarity with non-MARC metadata schema. Experience in developing and administering technical services grants.
The University and The Libraries
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and law. The Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.
The Region
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.
The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are eligible members of the Faculty Council.
Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.
To Apply
Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and complete the online application. Be sure to include a cover letter, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
http://www.nclaonline.org
UNC Chapel Hill, University Library
RE-POSTED POSITION
POSITION: Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging
AVAILABLE: January 1, 2009
DESCRIPTION
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced, collaborative, and enthusiastic individual to manage the cataloging of rare and specialized published materials for the rich, diverse, and growing collections of the Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library.
Reporting to the Head of Special Collections Technical Services, the Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging will have direct responsibility for the cataloging of rare and specialized published materials in the newly consolidated Technical Services Department. Responsibilities are chiefly managerial in nature, but the incumbent will be expected to participate in cataloging of collections as needed. Working with the Head of Technical Services, the Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging will set library-wide standards and priorities for special collections, and will work collaboratively with curatorial, public services, and conservation staff. The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging will also work with the University Library's general collections technical services staff and with staff of the Carolina Digital Library and Archives to help develop, articulate, and maintain shared policies and metadata standards. The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging is expected to help ensure that the Wilson Library adopts and contributes to the development of relevant standards; to be involved in professional discussions on technical services issues; and to be active in professional organizations concerned with cataloging and special collections issues.
The Special Collections Technical Services Department currently includes approximately 12 full-time staff, plus numerous graduate and undergraduate student assistants. The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging would have managerial responsibility for the six staff engaged in cataloging rare and specialized published materials chiefly housed in the Rare Book Collection and the North Carolina Collection.
The Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library includes the North Carolina Collection, the Rare Book Collection, the Southern Historical Collection, the Southern Folklife Collection, and University Archives and Records Management Services. Together they hold extensive collections of books, rare books, pamphlets, government documents, newspapers, periodicals, maps, manuscripts, archives, photographs, audiovisual materials, and digital materials primarily documenting the University, North Carolina, and the American South. The Rare Book Collection has significant national and international literary and historical holdings, from clay tablets to medieval manuscripts to modern printings and artists' books.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA-accredited MLS and a minimum of three years of experience with cataloging special collections in an academic or research library setting, including a working knowledge of online library systems, AACR2r, LCRI, LCSH, DCRM, MARC21 formats, and authority control. Awareness of national and international trends in cataloging standards and bibliographic and authority control. Supervisory experience required. Ability to effectively supervise, train, and motivate cataloging staff. Reading knowledge of one or more European languages (Spanish especially desired). Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to set priorities and accomplish goals. Ability to work effectively in a large and diverse organization. Commitment to professional participation in areas relevant to the position. Excellent oral communication and writing skills. Commitment to a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred: Experience supervising professional and paraprofessional staff. Experience with NACO, BIBCO, or other PCC programs. Reading knowledge of one or more classical or non-European languages. Knowledge of standard descriptive bibliographies. Familiarity with Innovative's Millennium system. Familiarity with non-MARC metadata schema. Experience in developing and administering technical services grants.
The University and The Libraries
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and law. The Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.
The Region
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.
The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are eligible members of the Faculty Council.
Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.
To Apply
Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and complete the online application. Be sure to include a cover letter, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
http://www.nclaonline.org
CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIBRARIAN
CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIBRARIAN
VERMILION PARISH LIBRARY
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work well with children and adults
Ability to work well with patrons and staff
Ability to operate office machines and audiovisual equipment
Storytelling ability
Ability to work with computer cataloging and circulation
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Competency in word processing and office software
SUPERVISOR: Director
DUTIES
Supervise and assist all branch managers along with YA and Adult
Services Librarian
Schedule branch visits
Take new books, requests and requested books, returned books, mended
books, supplies, display items and other library materials
Plan, develop and execute children's programs
Supply storyhour materials to all branches
Plan and implement Summer Reading Program. Implement or oversee
storyhours and special activities
Plan and direct the organization of Children's displays, exhibits,
and programs for all branches (posters, signs, bookmarks, door prizes,
etc.)
Write press releases including newspaper articles and radio spots
detailing programs, exhibits, displays and activities for all branches
Work as liaison between library and schools
Develop and maintain film programs for local day care centers,
nursery schools, and Headstart centers
Attend professional workshops, conferences and seminars for the
purpose of continuing education
Responsible for children's collection by selecting books via reviews,
sales representatives and publishers catalogs, and replacement buying.
Monitor weeded children's selections sent in from branches
Revise processed juvenile books, videos and audios
Assist in any branch operation when needed
Assist in the planning and implementation of new services
Update various lists and holdings – yearly (pamphlet file, magazine
list, Newbery and Caldecott lists, videocassette listing,
audiocassette listing, primer list)
Responsible for notifying Director of conditions affecting the
appearance or safety of any branch
Gives suggestions for improvements of any branch's operation
May conduct tours of library branches
Represent library to various organizations in parish
Read professional literature
Follow policies and procedures in the library policy manual and
personnel handbook
Responsible for maintaining the library's storytelling collection of
puppets, Board stories, etc.
Perform other library related duties assigned by Director
Salary will be determined by the qualifications.
Applications can be obtained and returned to any library
branch or the Main Library of the Vermilion Parish Library at 405 E.
St. Victor, Abbeville, LA 70510. (337-893-2655) Please include a
current resume including 3 references.
Vermilion Parish Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
VERMILION PARISH LIBRARY
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work well with children and adults
Ability to work well with patrons and staff
Ability to operate office machines and audiovisual equipment
Storytelling ability
Ability to work with computer cataloging and circulation
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Competency in word processing and office software
SUPERVISOR: Director
DUTIES
Supervise and assist all branch managers along with YA and Adult
Services Librarian
Schedule branch visits
Take new books, requests and requested books, returned books, mended
books, supplies, display items and other library materials
Plan, develop and execute children's programs
Supply storyhour materials to all branches
Plan and implement Summer Reading Program. Implement or oversee
storyhours and special activities
Plan and direct the organization of Children's displays, exhibits,
and programs for all branches (posters, signs, bookmarks, door prizes,
etc.)
Write press releases including newspaper articles and radio spots
detailing programs, exhibits, displays and activities for all branches
Work as liaison between library and schools
Develop and maintain film programs for local day care centers,
nursery schools, and Headstart centers
Attend professional workshops, conferences and seminars for the
purpose of continuing education
Responsible for children's collection by selecting books via reviews,
sales representatives and publishers catalogs, and replacement buying.
Monitor weeded children's selections sent in from branches
Revise processed juvenile books, videos and audios
Assist in any branch operation when needed
Assist in the planning and implementation of new services
Update various lists and holdings – yearly (pamphlet file, magazine
list, Newbery and Caldecott lists, videocassette listing,
audiocassette listing, primer list)
Responsible for notifying Director of conditions affecting the
appearance or safety of any branch
Gives suggestions for improvements of any branch's operation
May conduct tours of library branches
Represent library to various organizations in parish
Read professional literature
Follow policies and procedures in the library policy manual and
personnel handbook
Responsible for maintaining the library's storytelling collection of
puppets, Board stories, etc.
Perform other library related duties assigned by Director
Salary will be determined by the qualifications.
Applications can be obtained and returned to any library
branch or the Main Library of the Vermilion Parish Library at 405 E.
St. Victor, Abbeville, LA 70510. (337-893-2655) Please include a
current resume including 3 references.
Vermilion Parish Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*Metadata Librarian*
*Metadata Librarian*
* *
The University of Miami Libraries seek a creative, enthusiastic professional
for the position of Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging
& Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian provides leadership and guidance
in the planning, development, creation, and implementation of metadata
standards for the Libraries, and actively participates as a resource and
liaison to the University community in regards to metadata practices.
*THE UNIVERSITY: *The University of Miami is one of the nation's leading
research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and
international vitality. The University is privately supported, non-sectarian
institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical
campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges,
including Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration,
Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and
Marine and Atmospheric Science (www.miami.edu). **
*THE LIBRARY:* The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu)
ranks among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a combined
collection of approximately 3 million volumes, 45,000 current serials, and
over 29,000 E-journal titles. The University of Miami Libraries include, the
Otto G. Richter Library which lies in the heart of the Gables campus, the
Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi Prokop Newman Business
Information Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks Music Library, and
the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library located at the Virginia Key
campus. The campus also has an independent Medical and Law library. The
Libraries provide support and services for approx. 10,100 undergraduates,
5,100 graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time faculty and staff. The
Libraries has a staff of 37 Librarians and 86 support staff and is a member
of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, OCLC, and SOLINET.
*POSITION:** *Reporting to Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services and
working collaboratively with all library units, the Metadata Librarian plays
a major role in the Libraries' digital projects; is responsible for the
creation of metadata for a variety of digital collections; serves as the
local authority for metadata standards, keeping abreast of developments in
metadata standards and practices; documents and implements adopted metadata
standards, practices, and workflows; provides training to the Libraries'
faculty and staff in metadata creation; participates in quality control
activities for the Libraries' bibliographic and metadata repositories; works
closely with the Digital Initiatives, Resources, and Services, and other
stakeholders to plan digital collections and projects; networks,
collaborates and actively participates in local, regional, national, or
international organizations regarding issues in librarianship, metadata
services, and the development of resource discovery tools and services;
serves as the Libraries' metadata liaison to the University; serves
on/participates in University and Libraries committees, task forces, and
teams as appropriate.
*QUALIFICATIONS: Required: *Master's degree from an ALA accredited program
or foreign equivalent, or Ph.D. with required library experience. Working
knowledge and experience with two or more metadata schema and protocols such
as Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, etc.; Knowledge of cataloging
rules, standards, and controlled vocabularies; awareness of current issues
and trends in metadata and digital library development; demonstrated ability
to work quickly and accurately in a service and production-oriented
environment and adapt to a fast paced rapidly changing environment; ability
to plan and implement routines and processes that ensure optimum production,
and monitor projects through to completion in a cost-effective manner;
demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with
diverse constituencies; Effective oral, written and interpersonal
communication skills.
*Highly desirable*: Experience with applying metadata standards to describe
digital collections using CONTENTdm or other digital management system(s);
Familiarity with related XML technology such as XSLT or XLINK; Familiarity
with relational database structure; Experience with archives and archival
practice; One year of experience in a medium to large research library or
similar organization; Cataloging experience in an academic library; Reading
knowledge of Spanish.
*SALARY AND BENEFITS: *Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications of the person selected. *This is a
non-tenure track twelve-month faculty appointment at the Librarian
Assistant/Associate Professor rank*. The position offers a comprehensive
benefits package including: paid pension plan; partially paid medical and
dental insurance plans; life, disability, and long-term care insurance
available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days' annual
vacation. Additional employment benefits available include Credit Union;
Employee Assistance Program; public transportation, Shared Appreciation
Mortgage Program (SAM), bookstore and sporting event discounts; optional
fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center, moving
allowance, and no state or local income taxes. More information on benefits
can be found at: http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.**
*APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: *Applications and nominations will be
accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted
electronically and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and
the names of three references. The candidate will be notified prior to
contacting references. Send nominations and applications to:
* *
Yolanda Cooper
Deputy University Librarian
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: richter.recruiting@miami.edu
*The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity **Affirmative Action
Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages
applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.*
* *
The University of Miami Libraries seek a creative, enthusiastic professional
for the position of Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging
& Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian provides leadership and guidance
in the planning, development, creation, and implementation of metadata
standards for the Libraries, and actively participates as a resource and
liaison to the University community in regards to metadata practices.
*THE UNIVERSITY: *The University of Miami is one of the nation's leading
research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and
international vitality. The University is privately supported, non-sectarian
institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical
campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges,
including Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration,
Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and
Marine and Atmospheric Science (www.miami.edu). **
*THE LIBRARY:* The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu)
ranks among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a combined
collection of approximately 3 million volumes, 45,000 current serials, and
over 29,000 E-journal titles. The University of Miami Libraries include, the
Otto G. Richter Library which lies in the heart of the Gables campus, the
Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi Prokop Newman Business
Information Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks Music Library, and
the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library located at the Virginia Key
campus. The campus also has an independent Medical and Law library. The
Libraries provide support and services for approx. 10,100 undergraduates,
5,100 graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time faculty and staff. The
Libraries has a staff of 37 Librarians and 86 support staff and is a member
of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, OCLC, and SOLINET.
*POSITION:** *Reporting to Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services and
working collaboratively with all library units, the Metadata Librarian plays
a major role in the Libraries' digital projects; is responsible for the
creation of metadata for a variety of digital collections; serves as the
local authority for metadata standards, keeping abreast of developments in
metadata standards and practices; documents and implements adopted metadata
standards, practices, and workflows; provides training to the Libraries'
faculty and staff in metadata creation; participates in quality control
activities for the Libraries' bibliographic and metadata repositories; works
closely with the Digital Initiatives, Resources, and Services, and other
stakeholders to plan digital collections and projects; networks,
collaborates and actively participates in local, regional, national, or
international organizations regarding issues in librarianship, metadata
services, and the development of resource discovery tools and services;
serves as the Libraries' metadata liaison to the University; serves
on/participates in University and Libraries committees, task forces, and
teams as appropriate.
*QUALIFICATIONS: Required: *Master's degree from an ALA accredited program
or foreign equivalent, or Ph.D. with required library experience. Working
knowledge and experience with two or more metadata schema and protocols such
as Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, etc.; Knowledge of cataloging
rules, standards, and controlled vocabularies; awareness of current issues
and trends in metadata and digital library development; demonstrated ability
to work quickly and accurately in a service and production-oriented
environment and adapt to a fast paced rapidly changing environment; ability
to plan and implement routines and processes that ensure optimum production,
and monitor projects through to completion in a cost-effective manner;
demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with
diverse constituencies; Effective oral, written and interpersonal
communication skills.
*Highly desirable*: Experience with applying metadata standards to describe
digital collections using CONTENTdm or other digital management system(s);
Familiarity with related XML technology such as XSLT or XLINK; Familiarity
with relational database structure; Experience with archives and archival
practice; One year of experience in a medium to large research library or
similar organization; Cataloging experience in an academic library; Reading
knowledge of Spanish.
*SALARY AND BENEFITS: *Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications of the person selected. *This is a
non-tenure track twelve-month faculty appointment at the Librarian
Assistant/Associate Professor rank*. The position offers a comprehensive
benefits package including: paid pension plan; partially paid medical and
dental insurance plans; life, disability, and long-term care insurance
available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days' annual
vacation. Additional employment benefits available include Credit Union;
Employee Assistance Program; public transportation, Shared Appreciation
Mortgage Program (SAM), bookstore and sporting event discounts; optional
fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center, moving
allowance, and no state or local income taxes. More information on benefits
can be found at: http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.**
*APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: *Applications and nominations will be
accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted
electronically and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and
the names of three references. The candidate will be notified prior to
contacting references. Send nominations and applications to:
* *
Yolanda Cooper
Deputy University Librarian
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: richter.recruiting@miami.edu
*The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity **Affirmative Action
Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages
applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.*
Cataloger
The National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland has a job
opening in its Bibliographic Services Branch for a cataloger who may
handle monographs, serials, or other formats. Please see the link below
for more information:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=77139496&AVSDM=2008%2D11%2
D03+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&q=ARS-D9E-0026&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss
=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0&SUBMIT1=Search+for+Jobs
Alternatively, go to http://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for job
announcement number ARS-D9E-0026.
Tina Shrader
Cataloging Supervisor & CONSER Coordinator
National Agricultural Library
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
10301 Baltimore Ave., Room 112
Beltsville, MD 20705
tshrader@nal.usda.gov
Phone: 301-504-5040
opening in its Bibliographic Services Branch for a cataloger who may
handle monographs, serials, or other formats. Please see the link below
for more information:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=77139496&AVSDM=2008%2D11%2
D03+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&q=ARS-D9E-0026&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss
=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0&SUBMIT1=Search+for+Jobs
Alternatively, go to http://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for job
announcement number ARS-D9E-0026.
Tina Shrader
Cataloging Supervisor & CONSER Coordinator
National Agricultural Library
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
10301 Baltimore Ave., Room 112
Beltsville, MD 20705
tshrader@nal.usda.gov
Phone: 301-504-5040
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