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Jody DeRidder IT Administrator Digital Library Center University of Tennessee Libraries -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mario Rups Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 4:15 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [XML4Lib] Job Opening, Washington, DC The Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL) has an opening for a Catalog/Metadata Librarian at a minimum starting salary of $44,856 per year. 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. DUTIES: The incumbent is responsible for original and complex copy cataloging on OCLC and SIRIS (The Smithsonian Institution Research Information System). Works closely with Smithsonian Institution Staff in the selection and application of appropriate metadata schema to support retrieval and management of digital products. The incumbent contributes MARC cataloging for materials in English and foreign languages in all formats to OCLC and to SIRIS according to national standards and local policies using LCSH and LC Classification; creates MARC authority records under national and local guidelines. Participates in the evaluation and application of current and emerging metadata standards and determines metadata needs for new digital resources. Creates and maintains best practices documentation for adapting metadata schema for local purposes. The incumbent uses promising new metadata/cataloging tools or technologies, developing strategies for integrating new technologies and services into existing practices. Ensures quality control of metadata used at the SIL. SELECTIVE FACTORS: (Applicants must meet all of these mandatory requirements in order to be considered qualified to compete for a position.) Knowledge of current national cataloging standards and practices. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in metadata standards and schema. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: (These factors are not mandatory to be considered for a position, but will be used to determine the highest qualified candidates among those who meet the selective factors.) Ability as demonstrated by experience to create original or complex copy cataloging records (experience with non-book formats should be noted). Knowledge of current and emerging metadata standards. Knowledge in reading one or more languages other than English to be able to provide original cataloging for materials in those languages. Skill in the use of desktop applications such as MS Word, Excel and Access. The full vacancy announcement with instructions for applicants can be found at http://www.sihr.si.edu/vac/06MP-6275.pdf as well as the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov (applicant must be U.S. citizen). Or, for a complete application package call (202) 287-3102 (our 24-Hour Touchtone Activated/Automated Request Center) and request Vacancy Announcement #06MP-6275. All applications must be received by Nov. 1, 2006. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _______________________________________________ XML4Lib mailing list [log in to unmask] http://lists.webjunction.org/mailman/listinfo/xml4lib