Position Announcement -Metadata Librarian Catherine Nelson 09 Mar 2006 23:37 UTC
METADATA LIBRARIAN The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of ten campuses of the University of California system, is seeking a Metadata Librarian. The successful candidate must be innovative, creative, energetic, and self motivated. The University is ranked as a category 1-research university by the Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of American Universities. The library memberships include ARL, CLIR, SPARC, and OCLC. The library is also a participant in the California Digital Library. The library collections include over two million volumes, government documents, microforms, sophisticated electronic resources, and numerous Special Collections. Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month. The University has an excellent retirement system, which is coordinated with Social Security. A selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Head of Cataloging and Database Management, the Metadata Librarian is responsible for cataloging, training, project management, digital initiatives, coordination of practices and procedures, supervision and management. In addition, the incumbent will serve as the Assistant Head of Cataloging. The Metadata Librarian provides bibliographic control of complex materials in a diverse range of formats and various languages, using appropriate metadata (MARC or other standards). Participates in project management and planning of cataloging workflow and procedures. He/she hires, trains and supervises the work of a number of employees in the Department. Serves as a consultant and trainer for technical services staff in new processes, as well as coordinates and manages documentation of cataloging and metadata practices and procedures. Provides leadership and expert knowledge on all metadata including MARC, AACR2, LCSH, and other metadata framework and content standards. Incumbent will assist in planning and implementing initiatives to forward to UC system wide goals for creating new cataloging environments. Assumes responsibility as the lead cataloging specialist for digital planning projects. Works with library committees on evaluation of projects for proposed collection digitization. Assists with archival and repository management of digital projects QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS. Substantial cataloging experience in multiple formats. Knowledge and expertise in appropriate cataloging and authority standards. Working knowledge of metadata schemes other than MARC (e.g. XML, EAD, TEI, DC). Experience with supervision, teaching and training staff. Knowledge of the structure and management of online catalogs. Knowledge of at least one foreign language. Excellent organizational skills, proven problem-solving ability and flexibility. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in bibliographic control. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Preferred: Experience in an online cataloging environment, preferably the ExLibris system. Experience with managing digital materials. Knowledge of web authorizing software. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese. Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $50,208. Consideration of applications begins May 1, 2006 and continues until the position is filled. Send resume, and names and addresses of three references to: Detrice Bankhead, Associate University Librarian, Human Resources, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from all who meet the stated qualifications.