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Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] Opening, Serials Cataloging, Washington,
DC

The Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL) has an opening for a Serials
Cataloging Coordinator at a minimum starting salary of $55,706 per year
(Federal grade GS-11).   Headquartered on the National Mall in
Washington, D.C., SIL serves the Smithsonian Institution, the world's
largest museum complex, with holdings of 1.5 million books, manuscripts,
and other materials in 20 libraries throughout the Institution.  This
position is located in the Cataloging Services Department, Original
Cataloging Section.

 

DUTIES:  In coordinating the management of all serials (including
electronic journals), incumbent catalogs serials in all formats (print,
electronic, and microform) and supervises check-in and claiming of
periodicals; serves as the primary serials cataloger, creating original
cataloging records and adapting complex copy cataloging records on OCLC
and in SIRIS (Smithsonian Institution Research Information System), and
coordinates all serials cataloging, serials maintenance, and serials
metadata management in SIL. Creates MARC authority records under
national and local guidelines; provides leadership in the development of
policies and procedures for serials cataloging and processing; provides
training and documentation for local policies and procedures for serials
processing. Supervises two library technicians. Provides leadership in
determining and engaging vendor services and solutions to improve patron
access to electronic journals, and ensures quality control of vendor
supplied serial records and services. Provides training and quality
control for work performed by contract staff for special projects.
Incumbent works closely with SIL acquisitions staff, electronic
resources selection and management staff, and reader services staff to
provide an integrated and efficient workflow through all stages of
serials management. Some monographic cataloging may also be assigned.
Participates in library committees, task forces, and special projects.
Maintains current awareness of national and international trends and
developments affecting the cataloging of continuing resources. Attends
professional meetings and workshops.

 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS-11: Must have one year of specialized
experience (Federal or other) that is equivalent to at least the GS-09
grade level in the Federal government performing the following duties:
original cataloging and complex copy cataloging of serials in English
and foreign languages in an academic or specialized research library
using an automated system.

 

SELECTIVE FACTORS: (Applicants must meet all of these mandatory
requirements in order to be considered qualified to compete for a
position.)   Ability to read at least one language other than English
with good proficiency sufficient for cataloging and maintenance of
serials and monographs.

 

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: (Among those who meet the qualification
requirements, these factors will be used to determine who are the
highest qualified candidates.)  Ability to manage serials processing.
Knowledge of automated check-in systems for periodicals. Knowledge of
MARC cataloging on OCLC and in an Integrated Library System (ILS)
according to current national cataloging standards, principles, and
practices (AACR2, MARC, LCSH, Library of Congress Classification System,
CONSER).   Knowledge of reading at least one language other than English
with good proficiency and a working knowledge of other foreign languages
(including languages written in non-roman scripts) sufficient for
cataloging and maintenance of serials and monographs in a wide variety
of languages.  Knowledge of current trends and developments in the
management of electronic journals: aggregators, OpenURL article linking,
vendor services, or other initiatives that provide and enhance access to
electronic journals and other electronic resources.  Knowledge of
non-MARC metadata and communications standards for digital resources,
such as Dublin Core, TEI, METS, MODS, OAI, or XML.

 

The full vacancy announcement #08-AD-293454-JNT-SIL with instructions
for applicants can be found at
http://www.sihr.si.edu/vac/08-AD-293454-JNT-SIL.pdf as well as the
USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov (applicant must be U.S.
citizen).  Information on careers at the Smithsonian Institution is
available at the Smithsonian Institution Office of Human Resources
website at http://www.si.edu/ohr/.  For further information, please call
(202) 633-6370 (voice) or (202) 633-6409 (TTY); or email to
[log in to unmask]  All applications must be received by Nov. 30,
2007.  The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 
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