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Assistant Professor (Cataloging and Metadata Specialization) -- City
University of New York Bernard M. Baruch College -- New York
Library: Assistant Professor (Cataloging and Metadata Specialization),
Baruch College, The City University of New York, Newman Library. Teach
undergraduate courses in information studies. Establish, revise, and
implement cataloging policies for metadata, and maintain documentation on
best practices for cataloging and authority control of digital collections
applying metadata schemas. Work with IT staff to create and improve
administrative and user interfaces to digital collections. Provide
information services, collection development and outreach services to
faculty. Identify and monitor information needs for an assigned subject
area. Conduct research in information science. Requires Master's in
Library Science from an American Library Association accredited
institution and an additional master's degree or Ph.D. Ability to meet
the requirements of a tenure-track appointment, including research,
publishing, and involvement in professional organizations. Working
knowledge of LC Subject Headings, LC Classification Schedules, and AACR2R.
Basic command of cataloging electronic resources and experience with using
metadata schemas, such as Dublin Core, XML, and OAIS. 2 years of
professional experience in an academic library. Send resume with cover
letter and three references to: Arthur Downing, Chief Librarian,
Baruch College/CUNY, One Bernard Baruch Way, Box H-0910, New York, New
York 10010. An AA/EO/IRCA/ADA employer.
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