Position Announcement: Metadata Librarian, Colorado State University Janet Lee-Smeltzer 25 May 2000 02:25 UTC
Please execuse cross-posting. COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES http://lib.colostate.edu Announcement of Vacancy METADATA LIBRARIAN RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Coordinator for Bibliographic Control and Electronic Resource Services, this position will be part of the Original Cataloging unit and will have responsibility for providing organization of and access to materials in a variety of formats with an emphasis on electronic resources, including participating in the planning and implementation of metadata for digitization projects. This position is also responsible for monitoring the development of metadata and emerging standards, evaluating new approaches for organizing and providing access to information in the electronic environment, and making recommendations for implementation. This position will serve as a liaison to other departments; provide outreach in regional, national, and international bibliographic networks; provide technical assistance to the Copy Cataloging and Projects units; participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of services; prepare various reports and communications; and aid the coordinator in department operations as assigned or requested. Bibliographic Control and Electronic Resource Services is comprised of faculty and support staff in the University Libraries� Morgan Library. This department is organized into four units: Original Cataloging, Copy Cataloging, Database Maintenance, and Projects and is responsible for the bibliographic control of materials in a variety of formats and for applying organizational techniques to new forms of information to enhance access for users. The department also builds and maintains the online catalog and authorities files to support retrieval by users, employing utilities, and vendors in the provision of programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS or its equivalent; knowledge of the current cataloging standards (AACR2r, MARC formats, and Library of Congress Classification and Subject Headings); demonstrated interest in the issues and standards related to cataloging, metadata such as Dublin Core, and information retrieval; the ability to work independently, in a team, or in a project- oriented environment; possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet tenure and promotion requirements, including research and service. Desired: Previous cataloging experience; knowledge of one or more foreign languages; and experience with a bibliographic utility and/or integrated system (preferably OCLC and Innopac). RANK AND SALARY: Twelve-month tenure track faculty appointment with contract reviewed annually until tenure is granted. Salary minimum of $36,000. UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION: Colorado State University was established as the land-grant institution of the State of Colorado in 1870. Enrollment is approximately 22,000 students with graduate and professional students comprising about 18% of the total. The University employs about 1,500 academic faculty, 1,000 administrative professionals and 2,000 classified staff. Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 106,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver in the foothills of the Rockies. Rocky Mountain National Park, Poudre Canyon, and other mountain recreation areas are nearby. TO APPLY: Send a letter of application addressing your qualifications as they relate to the position; a current resume; and names, e-mail and office addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Teri Switzer, Interim Assistant Dean for Administrative Services, Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019. E-mail:tswitzer@manta.library.colostate.edu. All application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2000; however the search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in Room 100, Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply. Janet Lee-Smeltzer, Coordinator Bibliographic Control and Electronic Resources Services Colorado State University Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1019 Phone: (970)491-1849 Fax: (970)491-4611 Internet: jleesmeltzer@manta.colostate.edu