Subject: Orlando, FL - Cataloging Services, Department Head
From: B Basco <bbasco_at_pegasus.cc.ucf.edu>
Cataloging Services, Department Head
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries, Orlando, seeks a
department head for the Libraries' Cataloging Services Department.
The Department catalogs material in all formats, and provides
authority control and database maintenance for all collections of the
University of Central Florida Libraries. This position reports to the
Associate Director for Collections and Technical Services. Expected
performance includes active participation in the intellectual life and
administrative activities of the Libraries and University and
maintaining a record of professional contribution. UCF encourages
national cooperative cataloging projects, is a member of NACO,
catalogs an average of 51,000 volumes per year, and is currently
migrating to the Ex Libris Aleph LMS.
Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall management of the
Cataloging Services Department which consists of a staff of seven
other professionals, twelve paraprofessionals, and student assistants.
Hire, train, and supervise staff and conduct performance reviews.
Administer operations for original and copy cataloging of print,
non-print, metadata and electronic monographs and serials, and
database maintenance. Direct the workflow of the department to
accomplish its tasks. Provide leadership for a knowledgeable staff in
an environment of anticipated change. Develop and implement
departmental policies and procedures. Create a positive work
environment. Together with the Associate Director for Collections and
Technical Services, and the Department Heads of Collections and
Acquisitions set priorities, allocate resources, and develop plans,
policies and practices to enhance the access and use of all library
resources at all locations.
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited
library school; minimum of five years post-MLS experience in
cataloging work; experience using a bibliographic utility (preferably
OCLC) and an integrated library system (preferably Aleph); mastery of
cataloging rules, standards and practices; record of increased
management responsibilities; ability to manage multiple
responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment; commitment to
enhancing services through teamwork and responsiveness to clients.
Preferred: Experience with the application of metadata schemes to
organize and provide access to digital collections; experience with
vendor supplied catalog records; excellent analytical, interpersonal
and communication skills; ability to collaborate and to work with
colleagues across departments; experience leading committees or teams.
Environment: The University of Central Florida is a rapidly growing
metropolitan university located thirteen miles east of downtown
Orlando. UCF has 42,000 students, 4,700 employees, and serves a
metropolitan population of 1.5 million residents. The university
offers 86 bachelor's, 68 master's, and 24 doctoral programs and
confers about 7,000 degrees a year. The main library has a collection
of over 1.5 million volumes and is a partial depository for government
documents and patents. The library materials budget is $5.3 million.
The staff of 123 includes a library faculty of 47. UCF offers an
exciting and vibrant academic environment with growing collections,
advanced technology, and an expanding campus. http://library.ucf.edu
Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This
is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous health
insurance benefits and retirement options.
To Apply: Submit resume, names of at least three professional
references, and a letter explaining the applicant's experience and
qualifications for this position postmarked by September 30, 2005 to:
Cynthia Kisby, Personnel Librarian, University of Central Florida
Library, e-mail: ckisby_at_mail.ucf.edu. Finalists will be asked to give
a brief presentation during the on-campus interview. Searches are
conducted in accordance with the State of Florida open-records laws.
UCF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Received on Thu Sep 01 2005 - 01:13:43 EDT