Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 16:47:39 -0700
From: Kristine Smets <ksmets@JHU.EDU>
Subject: Position vacancy: Coordinator for the development of Bibliograpic
 Control

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      THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

      MILTON S. EISENHOWER LIBRARY

      Coordinator for the Development of
      Bibliographic Control
      (Librarian III)

      The Milton S. Eisenhower Library seeks nominations and
      applications for the position of Coordinator for the Development
      of Bibliographic Control who can provide leadership in
      developing our intellectual access program that supports
      conventional and emerging bibliographic control strategies for
      the catalog of the twenty-first century. RESPONSIBILITIES:
      Reporting to the Head of Cataloging, the incumbent will perform
      original cataloging of materials in a variety of formats, including
      nonbook materials. Collaborate with the Systems Office in creating
      Horizon online reports and developing access to Z39.50 resources.
      Coordinate the implementation of new modes of intellectual
      access based on emerging standards for metadata, persistent
      identifiers for networked resources, and record format/content
      (e.g., Dublin Core, TEI) for locally digitized resources and the
      online table of contents included in Project Muse, the Johns
      Hopkins University electronic publishing initiative.  Develop
      training programs and tutorials to facilitate staff understanding
      and use of new technologies. Coordinate ongoing development of the
      Cataloging Department's Web pages. Participate in
      national professional development and service activities.
      The successful candidate for this position will be a creative
      problem-solver who has a strong personal commitment to
      responsive and innovative service. QUALIFICATIONS: Accredited
      MLS; minimum of three years' post-MLS, recent original
      cataloging experience, including cataloging of nonbook
      materials; working knowledge of current cataloging rules and the
      USMARC formats; reading knowledge of one Western European
      foreign language; experience with a local automated system and a
      national bibliographic utility; knowledge of HTML; excellent
      analytical, communication and training skills; flexibility;
      ability to prioritize work to ensure that departmental and
      library goals are realized; ability to work independently as
      well as part of a team. Research library experience, knowledge
      of Z39.50 and emerging metadata standards, and project
      management experience preferred. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: The Milton
      S. Eisenhower Library is the main research library of the Johns
      Hopkins University. For more information on the Library, please
      consult our Web site at:
      http://milton.mse.jhu.edu:8001/libinfo.html. The Library prizes
      creativity, initiative, and professionalism. Starting salary
      range is $33,700-$43,000. Please send letter of application,
      resume and three letters of reference indicating Job #S97-6654
      by October 15, 1997 to: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Homewood
      Human Resources, 119 Garland Hall, 3400 N. Charles Street,
      Baltimore, MD 21218. Excellent benefits including tuition
      remission. Smoke free and drug free. A.A./E.O.E.