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Catalog and Metadata Librarian -- University of Nebraska at Lincoln --
Nebraska
Library: The University Libraries, August 2006. Assistant Professor,
Tenure Leading Catalog and Metadata Librarian. Are you a dynamic,
service-oriented catalog and metadata librarian? If so, the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln University Libraries invites you to apply for this
position. Responsibilities: The Catalog and Metadata Librarian works
collaboratively with other library faculty and reports to the Chair of
Technical Services. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position that follows
the scholar-practitioner model. As a member of the Technical Services
Faculty, the Catalog and Metadata Librarian participates in metadata
projects and digital initiatives, and catalogs library resources in all
formats. Works with other TS faculty to develop and plan the integration
of metadata, metadata use and practices, including establishing workflows
and standards for new digital projects, and investigating new approaches
for creating, implementing, and maintaining metadata records. Does
original and complex copy cataloging, using, using OCLC, MARC21, LC
Classification and Subject Headings, and the Millennium system from
Innovative Interfaces. Serves as a resource person for staff. Participates
in enrichment of the national shared database, OCLC, through its Enhance
and upgrade functions, and by contributing name and subject authority
records to NACO. Acts as liaison to one or more departments on campus.
Participates in departmental, library-wide, and university faculty
committees. Actively engages in ongoing professional development,
scholarship, and service. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an
ALA-accredited program (must be completed prior to beginning the
position); knowledge of MARC21, one or more metadata schemes (e.g., Dublin
Core, EAD, TEI, MODS, and METS); LC classification, LC subject headings,
and AACR2; awareness of current national trends and developments in
cataloging; excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and
time-management skills; ability to work flexibly and creatively in a
rapidly changing environment; demonstrated scholarly potential;
demonstrated potential for professional development and growth; excellent
interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse
population of faculty, staff, students and community members; ability to
meet standards for promotion and tenure, including research leading to
peer reviewed publications and service. Preferred: familiarity with
markup languages including MARC and XML; knowledge of German, French,
Spanish, Russian or other Slavic languages. Salary: $40,500 minimum.
Salary is negotiable and will be based upon qualifications of the
successful candidate. Starting date: October 1, 2006. Application
deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,
but applications received by August 31, 2006 will be assured of full
consideration. How to apply: To be considered for this position, go
to: http://employment.unl.edu, requisition 060536, complete the
Faculty/Administrative application and attach the required documents.
For more information about the UNL Libraries, visit our home page at:
http://iris.unl.edu. The University of Nebraska is committed to a
pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal
opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We
assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact Nancy Busch at 402-472-2526 for assistance.
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