The University of North Florida Library in Jacksonville invites applications for the position of Metadata Librarian. The candidate must have demonstrated leadership ability and technical expertise to investigate and apply both traditional and innovative methods for organizing the Library's information resources. As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate will also participate in collection development liaison activities, professional development, and service. This is a full time, non-tenure earning faculty position with rank dependent upon experience.
The position reports to the Head of Discovery Enhancement; leads in creating and editing metadata for digital collections; performs MARC cataloging of media, electronic resources, archival materials and other special formats; serves as a resource on complex cataloging and metadata standards; documents newly developed procedures; collaborates in the library liaison program as a member of the Library faculty; and participates in planning, goal-setting, identifying and resolving problems.
Required qualifications: M.L.S. or its equivalent from an ALA accredited program, familiarity with AACR2, MARC, LCSH and LC classification; knowledge of Dublin Core and XML; demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet applications such as MS Excel.
Desired qualifications: Minimum of two years professional experience in cataloging or metadata production. Familiarity with ExLibris Aleph, Connexion Client, Digitool, MarcEdit, and Digital Commons. Knowledge of RDA. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment. Experience training staff and excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strong service orientation.
Interested applicants must complete the one page online application on OASys at www.unfjobs.org<http://www.unfjobs.org> (Position No. 311540) and must upload all required documents to be considered for this position. Once you finalize your completed application and have submitted the required documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Please keep this confirmation number for this position for your records. If you have questions contact the Search Committee Chair Dee Baldwin at 904-620-2553. Applicants who do not apply online or do not upload all the required documentation will not be considered for this position.
Upload these required documents: 1. Cover letter 2. Current curriculum vitae. 3. Contact information for 3 professional references.
Position is open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications and required documents must be received by July 6, 2011, when application review will begin. UNF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. For further information about the Thomas G. Carpenter Library, UNF, and Jacksonville, see http://www.unf.edu/library/info/about.html.
Posted on behalf of the Search Committee by:
Susan A. Massey
Head of Discovery Enhancement, Thomas G. Carpenter Library
University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Received on Wed Jun 15 2011 - 10:24:22 EDT