Job Announcement: Database Management Librarian: University of Miami; Coral Gables, FL Michael Kim 07 Jun 2011 20:39 UTC

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Database Management Librarian

The University of Miami Libraries seeks a Database Management
Librarian to provide leadership and guidance in planning and managing
database maintenance and authority control activities in the
University Library to ensure the quality of its resource discovery
tools.   The incumbent trains and supervises supporting staff in
database maintenance and quality control and participates in original
cataloging of print/online materials in a variety of formats, as well
as provide descriptive metadata for digital collections as needed. The
incumbent will also coordinate quality control projects for non-MARC
metadata from digital collections.

POSITION:  Reporting to the Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services,
the Database Management Librarian provides leadership and guidance in
planning and managing database maintenance and authority control
activities in the University Library to ensure the quality of its
resource discovery tools.   The incumbent trains and supervises
supporting staff in database maintenance and quality control and
participates in original cataloging of print/online materials in a
variety of formats, as well as provide descriptive metadata for
digital collections as needed. The incumbent will also coordinate
quality control projects for non-MARC metadata from digital
collections. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :  Required:
•	Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program or foreign equivalent
•	Two years of professional cataloging experience.  Professional
understanding and knowledge of cataloging procedures and principles,
including but not limited to: AACR2R, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH,
MARC21 bibliographic and authority formats
•	Professional understanding and knowledge of non-MARC metadata
schemas, standards, best practices, and their applications, such as
Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, etc.
•	Working knowledge of bibliographic utilities and integrated library
systems and familiarity with authority and database enrichment vendors
services
•	Prior successful supervisory experience; ability to motivate staff
and set priorities
•	Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in a service and
production-oriented environment, and adapt to a fast paced rapidly
changing environment
•	Ability to plan and implement routines and processes that ensure
optimum production, and monitor projects through to completion in a
cost-effective manner
•	Demonstrated  ability to work independently, as well as
collaboratively with diverse constituents
•	Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
•	Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages (Spanish preferred)

Highly Desirable:
•	Experience managing  authority control processes and/or vendor services
•	Experience  batch loading and editing  bibliographic records, using
Millennium (Innovative Interfaces) and/or  third party software, such
as MarcEdit, preferred
•	Experience developing macros and/or scripts to enhance productivity

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications. This is a non-tenure track faculty
appointment at the Librarian Assistant/ Associate Professor rank. The
position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: TIAA-CREF;
medical and dental insurance; life, disability, and long-term care
insurance available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days
annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include
credit union; Employee Assistance Program; bookstore, and sporting
event discounts; optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art
wellness center, and no state or local income taxes. More information
on benefits can be found at:
http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications
and nominations will be accepted until a suitable candidate is
selected. Applications should be submitted electronically and must
include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three
references. The references will not be contacted before the
appropriate time. Send nominations and applications to:

Marylen Exposito, Human Resources Manager
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: richter.recruiting@miami.edu

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and
encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural
backgrounds.

Fuller description:
http://www.library.miami.edu/about/employment/faculty_dbmanagement.html