Position Announcement: Bibliographic & Metadata Services Coordinator -San Diego, CA SERIALST Moderator 21 Dec 2002 01:02 UTC
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 15:14:33 -0800 From: "Pat Meyer" <pmeyer@nu.edu> Subject: Job Post - Bibliographic & Metadata Services Coordinator This message is posted to several venues. Please excuse duplication TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Bibliographic & Metadata Services Coordinator The National University Library System (NULS) seeks an experienced cataloger and bibliographic control specialist to serve in the reconfigured position of Bibliographic & Metadata Services Coordinator for the Central Library in San Diego. The Coordinator will be responsible for administering and managing the complex cataloging and bibliographic control operations of the National University Library System (NULS). The position reports to the Assistant Director for Collections and Technical Services and serves with him and the Supervisor of Acquisitions and Serials Operations as a member of the Technical Services management team. The Coordinator recommends, develops, and implements NULS goals relating to bibliographic control and access in response to the Library's and University's strategic goals and objectives, establishing NULS cataloging, bibliographic control, database content and quality, and metadata standards, practices, and priorities. In addition, the Coordinator contributes original and complex copy cataloging for books, serials and electronic resources. The Bibliographic & Metadata Services Coordinator will work closely with the Reference and Electronic Resource Coordinator and the Instructional Services Coordinator, who report to the Assistant Director for Library Services, and with other relevant NULS staff and will represent and advocate the concept, activities, and importance of bibliographic control, metadata assignment, and database quality across the organization. The library will migrate in the first half of 2003 from DRA/Sirsi's Taos integrated library system to the Sirsi Unicorn ILS. The Coordinator will be an integral part of the migration team. The Coordinator will maintain a professional level of awareness of national cataloging policy and issues and be active in local, regional, and national professional organizations in order to position the NULS abreast of crucial issues in metadata standards and practices and the bibliographic control of information resources. Educational requirements: Masters degree in Information and Library science from an ALA accredited library school, or a masters degree in an equivalent field; with training and specialization in cataloging, classification, and metadata. Skills and experience: § A minimum of 5 years experience in both original and copy cataloging of library materials. § A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience, including training of catalogers in descriptive and subject cataloging, and classification; experience with a culturally diverse worker population desirable. § A minimum of 3 years experience with integrated library systems; Sirsi Unicorn a plus. § A minimum of 2 years experience in cataloging serials; experience cataloging electronic resources highly desirable. § A strong knowledge of and background in library software used for cataloging and bibliographic control. Ability and experience teaching the use of these software applications and integrated library system software to staff, both those experienced and inexperienced in bibliographic control. § Demonstrated familiarity with major metadata standards such as MARC, TEI, EAD, DC, OAI, ONIX, and XML DTDs; experience desirable. § Ability to contribute in a team environment, to work successfully with a number of different constituencies, to innovate, and to implement change. Strong customer service ethic, analytical abilities, and oral and written communication skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Range: $35,600 ? $51,600 National University is a WASC accredited, private, non-profit institution which provides higher education to adult learners throughout the state of California and online using a unique, one-course-a-month format. The University offers baccalaureate degrees, masters degrees, and teaching credentials to over 17,000 students. For further information about National University and its library system refer to http://www.nu.edu and http://www.nu.edu/library Applicants should submit an application form, a letter of application, a resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: National University Human Resources 11355 N. Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037-1011 The application form is available on the University Web site under Human Resources. The position will remain open until filled. Pat Meyer Serials Specialist National University Library pmeyer@nu.edu voice (858) 541-7917 toll free (866) NU-ACCESS ext.7917 fax (858) 541-7997