Cataloging Vacancy Announcement - Baltimore, MD Del Baglivo, Meg 18 Jul 2007 17:52 UTC
Apologies for duplicate postings: Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position Vacancy Title: Cataloging Librarian Location: Health Sciences & Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore Salary: $48,000 minimum Position Announcement: An excellent opportunity exists for a faculty librarian to manage the cataloging, classifying, and related processing of library resources in multiple formats, including print and electronic monographs; print and electronic serials, including classified serials; and digital objects. Reporting to the associate director for resources, this librarian supervises the serials cataloger and the cataloging technician. This librarian is instrumental in developing and implementing goals, policies, and procedures for bibliographic control and maintains quality control procedures for cataloging HS/HSL print and digital content. This librarian participates in considering future issues affecting the library's intellectual organization of information such as the application of metadata analysis to the library's digital content. As a hands-on cataloger, this librarian creates original and adapts existing catalog records for materials in multiple formats according to AACR2, Library of Congress (LC), and National Library of Medicine (NLM) policies and practices using OCLC and MAR21 formats. This librarian also represents the library in consortial activities as needed, collaborates with other division librarians, serves on committees and teams, and is active professionally. Qualifications Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school with at least 3 years' experience related to cataloging, classifying, and processing of library resources in multiple formats, such as print and electronic monographs, print and electronic serials, classified serials, and digital objects; supervisory or project management experience; current and excellent cataloging skills; demonstrated experience with OCLC or other bibliographic utility; and experience with an integrated library system. Must possess thorough knowledge of: MARC21 bibliographic, authority, and holdings formats; LC and NLM cataloging policies and procedures; LC classification schedules and practices; and use, interpretation, and application of LC subject headings and/or NLM subject headings and the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (2nd ed., 2002 revision: 2004 update) (AACR2 revised). Other required skills include a broad knowledge of issues and trends in cataloging; experience transitioning from print to digital resources; excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data regarding library collections; demonstrated ability to work effectively in library teams and projects; and ability to work in a high-demand environment and effectively multitask. Preferred: Three to five years' professional cataloging library experience in an academic or research library. Experience in an academic health sciences library. Experience building positive faculty relationships with the library. Involvement in professional activities. Experience with cataloging metadata and associated authority control. Applications: For complete position description, requirements, and application information, visit www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/information/. Position open until filled. For best consideration fax cover letter, CV, signed and dated statement of CV authenticity, and 3 references with names, addresses, and phone numbers by 7/31/07 to Jane Peters, 410.706.3101, or call 410.706.6747. AAE/EOE/ADA Megan Del Baglivo, MLS Serials Coordinator Health Sciences & Human Services Library University of Maryland, Baltimore 601 West Lombard Street Baltimore, MD 21201-1512 mdelbagl@hshsl.umaryland.edu