Position Available: Metadata Librarian (Pasadena, CA)

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Date:  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:22:34 -0500
From:  Patty De Anda (Library Associates) <pdeanda_at_libraryassociates.com>
Subject:  Position Available: Metadata Librarian (Pasadena, CA)

Library Associates Companies (LAC) is seeking a Metadata Librarian for
a prestigious University located in Pasadena, California. This is an 
indefinite
temporary part-time or full-time position with the possibility of 
subsequent hire.
This position calls for a candidate with serials management experience 
to assist
with original cataloging, link resolution services and database maintenance
activities within the Metadata Services Group. The candidate must have an
expert knowledge of standard library cataloging standards such as MARC,
AACR2, OpenURL, and tools such as OCLC Connexion and will coordinate
the work of staff members distributed in various library departments and is
responsible for quality control of metadata in assigned areas of 
responsibility.
This position reports to the Metadata Group Manager. Must understand the
coordination of electronic acquisitions, serials, vendors, federated 
searches,
link resolution & maintenance, and metadata in a special library 
environment.

NOTE: Non-local candidates will be considered but travel, relocation, and
housing reimbursements are not provided at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

LINK RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT AND TROUBLESHOOTING

    * Monitor acquisitions and cataloging workflow and activate link 
resolution
services in Ex Libris SFX upon addition of new resources to the library 
collection.
    * Create original local SFX Knowledge Base records as required.
    * Edit local serials coverage thresholds as required after SFX monthly
Knowledge Base updates.
    * Synchronize linking services between the ILS and SFX.
    * Investigate access issues and resolve problems by using licensing and
payment records and publisher information to correctly configure SFX link
resolution services.
    * Stay current of best practices in electronic resource management and
apply them to department workflow.

DATABASE MAINTENANCE AND AUTHORITY CONTROL

    * Perform weekly heading report maintenance activities in Innovative
Millenium integrated library system.
    * Monitor Library of Congress changes in subject headings and apply
global updates to bibliographic records.
    * Create original authority records as required.
    * Oversee special projects such as bulk ingest/edit of bibliographic
records for large serials packages.

CATALOGING

    * Perform rush cataloging
    * Oversee copy cataloging and resolve complex copy cataloging issues.
    * Create original cataloging records for all media formats and 
synchronize
cataloging records with link resolver services as required.
    * Investigate serials title changes and edit cataloging and link 
resolver records.
    * Be available as mentor and export on metada to both internal and 
external clients.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

    * Compile and analyze electronic statistics form a variety of sources.
    * Administer internal record keeping systems for tracking licensing 
information.
    * Participate in various department meetings and activities.
    * Other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    * BA/BS with 2-5 years of relevant work experience mandatory. MLS
from an ALA accredited institution or international equivalent preferred.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & DESIRED ABILTIES

    * OpenURL - Expert
    * Experienced with cataloging procesures, AACR2, MARC, Holdings and 
Authorities
    * Experienced with evolving metadata standards and best practices
    * Microsoft Windows, Office proficiency
    * Excellent oral and written communication skills
    * Ability to work independently and within a team situation.
 

TO APPLY: Please email your resume and cover letter to 
jobs_at_libraryassociates.com,
with a courtesy copy to Joanne Schwarz, jschwarz_at_libraryassociates.com.

Please reference position title AND the position ID #910 as the subject 
line of your email.

Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
employer
that values diversity in the workforce


Patty De Anda
Communications Coordinator
Library Associates Companies

8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 355
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
800 987 6794 toll free
323 302 9439 local
323 852 1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com
pdeanda_at_libraryassociates.com

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