Subject: Job Posting: Head, Metadata Services - University of Maryland
Libraries
From: Lila Angeline Ohler <lohler_at_umd.edu>
Date: 9/7/2011 11:56 AM
Please excuse any cross-postings…..
Title: Head, Metadata Services Department
Category: Librarian
Department: Metadata Services
Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave
3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays
Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Head for the Metadata
Services Department that will lead a service-centered department in
designing, implementing, and assessing a wide range of processes that
rely on metadata to provide access to the University of Maryland
Libraries scholarly resources in all formats. In a collaborative
environment, plans and develops policies, workflows, and special
projects. In partnership with colleagues in Public Services, Collection
Management, and the Information Technology Divisions, has primary
leadership responsibility for knowledge access strategies through the
Libraries’ discovery systems.
Requirements:
MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education.
A minimum of five years professional cataloging/metadata experience in a
library serving similar clientele.
A minimum of three years supervisory experience with evidence of
successful and innovative management and results-oriented operations.
Demonstrated abilities to creatively work with library faculty, staff
and others.
Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and
methods of access to scholarly resources, combined with a strong service
orientation.
Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills.
Working knowledge of metadata standards and applications.
Demonstrated ability to meet faculty appointment, promotion, and
permanent status criteria
APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at
https://jobs.umd.edu, click staff. You must be legally able to work in
the United States. An application consists of a cover letter which
includes the source of advertisement, a resume and names/e-mail
addresses of three references.
Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is
based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials.
For additional information, consult the following website:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until
September 28, 2011.
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Lila (Angie) Ohler
Head of Acquisitions
McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301 405-9308 (phone)
301 314-1200 (fax)
lohler_at_umd.edu
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