POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Technical Services and Collection Librarian Hsiu-Ling Lin 02 Aug 2005 15:47 UTC
Technical Services and Collections Librarian The Oregon Institute of Technology Library invites applications for a Technical Services and Collections Librarian. This is 12-month, academic, full-time position. The OIT Library serves the Klamath Falls campus of over 3,000 students, as well as branch campuses in Portland and distance learning programs and is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance. The department includes acquisitions, serials, cataloging and metadata creation, catalog maintenance, and collection management activities. This position provides professional expertise and leadership in the analysis and planning in support of the production and management of digital content and plays a key role in the continuing development of the Klamath Waters Digital Library; http://klamathwaterlib.edu/. Salary range is $39,000 $47,000, depending on experience and legislative funding. Oregon offers a complete benefits package and reduced tuition rates for employees or their dependents for continuing education in the Oregon University System. Primary Responsibilities: Provide leadership in the management and policy development of the Technical Services and Collections Department, including supervision of two library technicians. Work with digital project team to develop metadata infrastructure, appropriate standards and procedures. Perform original cataloging of digital objects, print materials and other items. Participate in the strategic planning for projects and processes involving digital content. Serve as liaison to assigned academic department for collection development. Provide reference assistance and instruction to students and staff. REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited master's degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent Two years relevant professional cataloging experience in an academic or research library or equivalent Knowledge of cataloging principles and experience with AACR2, MARC, LC and metadata formats; knowledge of metadata/markup languages and experience in cataloging digital objects Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic library services/resources as they relate to digital libraries. Experience with an integrated library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces; Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ability to learn new skills quickly and to manage a variety of tasks and shifting priorities. Demonstrated leadership abilities, including one year of supervisory/management experience. Ability to work effectively in a collegial environment and to lead a collaborative team. Preferred qualifications include: experience in the development of digital library services and digital library management software, preferably CONTENTdm. Knowledge of Promptcat and Marcive, ability to teach information literacy skills, provide reference services and basic troubleshooting. Review of applications will begin August 10, 2005 and continue until filled. To apply, submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to Office of Human Resources #06-66601, Oregon Institute of Technology, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Application materials may also be emailed to oithr@oit.edu, or faxed 541-885-1115. For further information, contact Kelly Peterson, Search Chair, at 541-885-1783 or peterske@oit.edu. OIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA employer. Office of Human Resources Oregon Institute of Technology 541.885.1120 www.oit.edu/hr tech news WEEKLY is written, edited, and transmitted by the Public Affairs Office, College Union Sunset, Renee Blakely, office manager; Gary Willhide, director. tnWEEKLY is transmitted after 2 p.m Friday for Monday. Submissions should arrive in the Public Affairs Office (College Union Sunset or tndaily@oit.edu) by 1 p.m. on the day of the transmission.