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Cataloging/Metadata Specialist/Librarian -- Wellesley College --
Massachusetts
Description: Offers the opportunity to work in both technical
services, cataloging a wide range of formats, and in public services,
working directly with students and faculty in the Music Library. As
Wellesley's senior cataloger, is the primary cataloger for special formats
and foreign-language materials; original and complex copy cataloging for
music (scores and sound recordings), audiovisual materials, rare books,
artists' books, electronic resources, and digitized images. Serves as a
resource on complex cataloging and metadata, and on configuration of the
Library's catalog. Performs name and subject authority work, subject
analysis, and Library of Congress classification. Provides leadership in
creating and managing metadata for Wellesley's digital assets, including
those that are part of institutional digital initiatives such as the
creation of a future institutional repository. Based in the Music Library,
participates in supervision of circulation services; oversees the
management and delivery of music course reserves, both paper-based and
electronic; recruits, trains, and supervises student circulation
assistants; provides music reference assistance and first-line technical
support for software, equipment and hardware in the Music Library.
Requirements: ALA-accredited M.S. in Library or Information Science,
or significant graduate-level coursework toward an MLS, or equivalent
education and experience (subject expertise combined with library
experience). Undergraduate or advanced degree in music, or equivalent
education and experience. Three to five years experience in cataloging in
an academic or music environment; extensive knowledge of cataloging
standards and practice. Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc.
preferred but not required. Ability to work with a variety of languages
for bibliographic description. Demonstrated interest in public service;
excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate
will welcome the opportunity to work cooperatively in a collegial,
patron-focused, dynamic, and culturally diverse environment.
Department: Information Services/Library
Salary and application: Salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience; excellent benefits and retirement package. Send cover letter,
resume, and names of three references to: Human Resources Office,
Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481; by fax:
781-283-3363, attn: hrw; by applying online:
http://careers.wellesley.edu/wellesley/jobboard/default.asp.
Review of applications will begin by August, 20, 2007.
Wellesley College is an AA/EEO employer and encourages applications
from women, minorities, veterans, and candidates with disabilities. For
more information, see http://www.wellesley.edu/HR/
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