Information Discovery and Metadata Librarian
Marshall University Libraries seek a service-oriented and accomplished
professional cataloging librarian with strong communication skills to be
the lead in developing and managing traditional and non-traditional
bibliographic access and control processes that support the collections
and services in the Libraries. This redefined position has an
opportunity to play a strategic role in the harmonization of
non-standard metadata for a variety of collections housed within the
library system and campus community.
This position is responsible for generating traditional original/copy
cataloging and metadata to enable cross-collection searching for print
and digital collections. We desire to employ an individual who can
perform original cataloging in all bibliographic formats and who also
possesses the leadership and communication skills to coordinate a
University-wide digital content management program.
Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills;
demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate and implement
multiple projects; ability to write and carry-out policies and
procedures; prior successful supervisory experience and willingness to
participate in information literacy services. Candidate must possess
ability to work in teams with all facets of university community and
general public, willingness to participate in campus retention programs,
broad knowledge of the field of librarianship, strong commitment to
enriching access to information, and potential to meet established
library criteria for promotion and retention.
Required: ALA accredited Masters in Library Science, three to five years
of experience cataloging in a variety of formats, knowledge of current
and emerging national cataloging standards (e.g., AACR2r, MARC21,
Library of Congress Classification, LSCH, RDA, FAST, FRBR) and
familiarity with metadata standards and practices (e.g., Dublin Core,
TEI, Onix, OAI-PMH).
Position is open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Librarians are 12 month, non-tenure,
librarian-track employees with faculty rank, competitive benefits,
(TIAA/CREF), 24 days accrued annual leave. Marshall University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Send letter of application, resume, and letters from three professional
references (include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email
addresses) to: Dr. Monica Brooks, Associate Dean, Marshall University,
1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755-2060, fax: 304-696-3229.
Questions, please contact Dr. Brooks at 304-696-6613 or
brooks_at_marshall.edu. For more information about Marshall University and
the Libraries: http://www.marshall.edu/
Received on Wed Nov 07 2007 - 14:55:38 EST