Catalog/Metadata Librarian - University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus. (University Librarian I - UCP 5 or II - UCP 7)

Position Summary: Working as a member of the Resource Access Team and reporting to the Resource Access Team Leader, the incumbent is responsible for creating metadata for access to the Library's print, electronic, and institutionally digitized collections for learning, teaching, and research needs. This includes performing original and adaptive cataloging on a wide variety of formats for print and non-print materials as well as for digital collections using contemporary metadata schemes.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications for Librarian I or II: A graduate degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; work experience in a library setting; demonstrated knowledge of current technology, software, and automated library systems; demonstrated leadership and communication skills; demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically, be forward thinking, and embrace change; and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment. Additional Minimum Qualifications for Librarian II: Three (3) years of professional cataloging experience; experience managing a budget for a department, project, team or committee; and evidence of increasing involvement in professional development activities outside the University.

Preferred Qualifications for both Librarian I and Librarian II: Experience independently creating original catalog records; demonstrated knowledge of national cataloging standards, such as the following: AACR2r, RDA, LCRI, LCCS, LCSH, CONSER, and MARC21 for bibliographic and authority data; demonstrated knowledge of Dublin Core or other non-MARC metadata standards; experience with a broad range of metadata schemas and the ability to analyze and use metadata standards for electronic resources and digital collections, experience cataloging serials and electronic resources; experience with the Voyager integrated library system; and working knowledge of one or more western European languages in addition to English.

Appointment Terms: This position is full-time, approximately 35 hr/wk. To Apply: Interested applicants should apply using Husky Hire; upload cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and continue until October 14, 2010. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. (Search # 2011155)

Sandy Gallup

Resource Access Team Leader

University of Connecticut Libraries

369 Fairfield Road, U-2005

Storrs, CT 06269-2005