*Title:* Senior Catalog Librarian, Supervisor for
Non-Roman and Special Collections Cataloging
*Category: *Faculty, Librarian (Open Rank)
*Department:* Libraries, Collection Strategies and Services, Original
and Special Collections Cataloging
*Benefits: *22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 3
Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays, Tuition Remission, Health, Dental,
and Prescription
As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore
area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students
and 4,200 faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of
Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the
university. Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service
to the academic community and its actionable strategic plan. Recent
membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to
the University Libraries and will further propel the university’s
ascendancy in academic excellence.
The Senior Catalog Librarian and Supervisor for Non-Roman and Special
Collections Cataloging is responsible for managing staff and operations
related to Non-Roman and Special Collections cataloging in all formats.
Serves as a member of the Original and Special Collections management team,
participating in planning, establishing, and achieving departmental goals
and objectives. May take a leadership role on a variety of projects.
Performs original and complex copy cataloging of resources in one or more
Non-Roman languages. Creates and updates records following the standards of
the Program for Cooperative Cataloging, producing BIBCO and NACO records as
appropriate. Works closely with selectors and curators on catalog-related
reference questions, as well as selection and weeding decisions in areas of
language expertise. Participates in committees and group activities in the
department, division, and University Libraries.
Required qualifications:
· Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking a non-Roman
language. Familiarity with the Library of Congress Romanization scheme for
that language.
· Master’s degree in library science from a graduate program
accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent professional
degree.
· Minimum of one year of original cataloging experience in an
academic, special or research library in one or more of the following
areas: Non-Roman cataloging, special collections cataloging, monographs
cataloging, or continuing resources cataloging.
· Minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
· Knowledge of and proficiency with automated library systems,
AACR2/RDA and related policy statements, LC classification, LCSH, MARC 21
formats, and OCLC Connexion.
· Understanding of technical services operations, Library of
Congress cataloging practices and procedures, emerging cataloging issues
and trends.
· Must be able to manage a broad variety of tasks in response to
varying time pressures with shifting priorities and changing constraints.
· Ability to take direction as well as provide direction and
motivation to supervisees.
· Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work both
independently and collaboratively in a congenial team environment; to
interact effectively with a broad variety of staff within and outside of
Technical Services.
· Ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably and personably,
orally and in writing, with all persons potentially affected by the scope
of the work.
For the full position description and faculty requirements, please go to
http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions.
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.
Applicant must meet the Libraries' requirements for promotion, which
includes a commitment to professional development, service, and
self-directed research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. For
additional information, consult the following website:
http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-ii-100b.html.
*APPLICATIONS: *Electronic applications required. Please apply online at
https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/. No relocation assistance will be provided.
You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of
Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An
application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of
advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and names/e-mail addresses of three
references*. *
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until April
1, 2019.
*The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The
University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status,
age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital
status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of
rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.*
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Bobbie Mallett
Cataloger
Original & Special Collections Cataloging Department
2210 Hornbake Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-9334
bmallett_at_umd.edu
Received on Wed Mar 06 2019 - 14:21:34 EST