Subject: Job posting at University of San Diego
From: Laura Turner <lauraturner_at_sandiego.edu>
Date: 4/7/2013 8:54 AM
Please excuse the duplicate and cross-posting and note the new
information regarding closing/review dates.
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 May 1, 2013, and
continues until the position is filled. The planned start date is July
1, 2013.
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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