Subject: Collection Services and Metadata Librarian position at the University of San Diego
From: Laura Turner <lauraturner_at_sandiego.edu>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 22:21:58 +0000
Dear Colleagues,
Please see the job announcement below for a new Collection Services and Metadata Librarian position at the University of San Diego.
Job: IRC 10427
Job Title: Collection Services and Metadata Librarian
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Organization Name: Copley Library
Brief Description
The University of San Diego's Copley Library seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual for a new library faculty position as Collection Services and Metadata Librarian. The successful candidate will manage daily operations for firm and standing order acquisitions, cataloging, and gift processing in Copley Library and will provide metadata expertise for digital initiatives.
Detailed Description
Reporting to the University Librarian and working under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, the Collection Services and Metadata Librarian is responsible for supervising two staff positions in the Technical Services Department. He/she manages the acquisition and receipt of firm and standing orders in digital or print format for Copley Library. As Copley Library's metadata specialist, the Collection Services and Metadata Librarian provides oversight for the cataloging of digital and print monographic, audiovisual and other nonserial materials. Duties also include performing original cataloging on a variety of formats and subject areas; collecting and analyzing data and statistics of monographs and audiovisual resources for budgeting and reporting; evaluating and supervising gift receipt and processing; staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices related to metadata, digital and print monographs publishing, and audiovisual format developments; serving on relevant library and university committees; and participating in professional organizations that focus on acquisitions and cataloging. This position serves as a liaison to one academic department. This is a 12-month tenure-track library faculty position.
Job Requirements
Required: ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree; experience with an integrated library system, preferably III's Millennium; demonstrated training or experience working in cataloging/metadata with knowledge of AACR2 and RDA standards, MARC and Dublin Core formats, OCLC Connexion,and Library of Congress subject headings and classification; strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; experience using spreadsheets; capable of working with the Head of Technical Services and the Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian; ability to collaborate and work with library faculty and staff and faculty in academic departments; ability to work well individually and within a team in an evolving work environment.
Preferred: Two or more years of related experience in some aspect(s) of Technical Services in an academic library, however, early career librarians are encouraged to apply; experience in collection development/acquisitions; experience with cataloging a variety of formats; experience with metadata and digital projects; supervisory experience; experience communicating with vendors; experience with project management; experience with consortia; experience with Microsoft Office products.
Additional Details
Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. Librarians in Copley Library have faculty appointments and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, service, and otherwise meet reappointment, promotion, and tenure criteria.
USD is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Benefits: Benefits include health care, retirement, and life insurance. USD is a private, Roman Catholic university with over 7,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The university's website is www.sandiego.edu .
Deadline: Formal review of applications will begin November 26, 2012, and continues until the position is filled. The start date is January 6, 2013, but can be negotiated.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, to include social security verification and federal/county criminal check.
How To Apply
To apply, go to http://www.sandiego.edu/ administration/businessadmin/ humanresources/ jobopportunities/faculty_ openings.php and follow these steps:
1) Click on the link for current faculty openings.
2) Click on the link for IRC 10427.
3) Click Apply Now and register as an applicant.
4) Please upload the following documents (please do not send any additional materials). If you have difficulty uploading any documents, please contact Human Resources at (619) 260-6806 or (619) 260-2725 and reference job posting IRC 10427.
a) Letter of application
b) Resume
c) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of five professional references.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Theresa S. Byrd, University Librarian, (619) 260-2370 , tsbyrd_at_sandiego.edu
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Received on Fri Apr 05 2013 - 16:45:48 EDT