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Position Announcement: IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis) O'Bryan, Ann 25 Nov 2002 18:14 UTC

Position announcement:
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
POSITION: CATALOGING TEAM LIBRARIAN

POSITION AVAILABLE:   May 1, 2003
ENVIRONMENT:  Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is a leading urban university campus where achievement-oriented students receive degrees from Indiana University or Purdue University.  Located in the heart of Indiana's capital city, just blocks from the State House and centers of business, art, and education, IUPUI reflects the dynamic spirit of a growing city.  IUPUI offers the largest range of academic programs and has received more sponsored research funding than any other campus in Indiana. The University Library at IUPUI is among the most technologically sophisticated academic libraries in the United States.  It is the centerpiece of a campus strategy to provide the latest information resources and services for students, faculty and the Central Indiana community.  The Library is a team-based organization which focuses on the innovative application of technology and new forms of engagement with the campus and the community.
Job Description:  Reports to the Cataloging Team Leader. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the Library's Cataloging Team.  Duties include complex copy and original cataloging of monographs and serials, and creation of metadata for the library's growing collection of digital resources.  May include liaison responsibilities with academic department.

Qualifications:  Required: ALA-accredited degree in library or information science.  Knowledge of the concepts and applications used in the standards and practices of organizing information.  Cataloging experience, including experience with AACR2R, LC classification, LCSH, LCRI, OCLC Passport, and a local integrated library system.  Ability to work in a complex team-based environment with a diverse user group; strong verbal and written skills; and knowledge of library information technology.  Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement projects.  Good organization skills and an aptitude for complex analytical and detailed work.  Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track appointment.

Preferred: Experience with one or more of the following metadata standards: EAD, TEI, Dublin Core, VRA Core, RDF, CIDOC, or others.  Experience with SGML and/or XML.

RANK & SALARY:  The position is a twelve-month tenure track appointment at the Assistant Librarian rank.  Salary minimum:  $37,000
Starting Date:  The position will be available  May 1, 2003.  Review of applications will continue until filled.  Applications received before February 15, 2003 will be guaranteed full consideration.  Applications should include cover letter indicating specific position of interest, resume, and names, telephone numbers, and addresses (email if possible) of four references.  Send applications to:  Mary Stanley, Associate Dean, IUPUI University Library, 755 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195  (317) 274-0487.
IUPUI University Library has a commitment to providing excellent public services to students, faculty, and the general community.
IUPUI also has a commitment to the principle of diversity and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.  We encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.
For more information about IUPUI University Library, visit our website at www.ulib.iupui.edu <http://www.ulib.iupui.edu>.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.  Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process must notify Mary Stanley at the above address and telephone number, a reasonable time in advance.

Ann O'Bryan
Cataloging Team Leader
IUPUI University Library
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195
317-278-7836

Ann O'Bryan
Cataloging Team Leader
IUPUI University Library
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195
317-278-7836