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The Director of Metadata and Cataloging Services -- The University of
Chicago Library -- Illinois
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LIBRARYDIRECTOR, METADATA AND CATALOGING
SERVICES
The University of Chicago Library seeks a talented and innovative
individual to take the lead in conceptualizing, developing and managing
descriptive practices. Library patrons are exposed to a rapidly changing
information environment, including new search technologies, the increasing
replacement of traditional with on-line resources, and the provision of
many supporting services electronically. Libraries are challenged to
continue to guide researchers effectively in this environment.The Director
of Metadata and Cataloging Services will lead in developing and managing
traditional and non-traditional bibliographic access and control processes
that support the collections and services of the Library. The Director's
ability to articulate relationships between traditional and
non-traditional processes will be key to providing leadership and
coordinating the development of the library discovery and retrieval
environment with other departments, including the Digital Library
Development Center; cataloging units in the D'Angelo Law Library, the East
Asian Collections, and the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC); and
other areas where discovery and delivery methods are created and
maintained. The Library's current discovery and delivery environment
includes the Library's web space, a new faceted browser (Aquabrowser),
SFX, Metalib and OPAC (Horizon). The Library is also involved in efforts
with the Google Book Project and the Committee on Institutional
Cooperation (CIC). Of increasing importance is facilitating patron
discovery and use of non-library information and resources.The department
is currently organized into Database Management and Copy Cataloging,
Original Cataloging, and Serials and Digital Resources Cataloging. Staff
consists of 7 librarians, 3 supervisory staff, and 13 clericals. The
Director will play an active role in the Library's strategic planning
process, serve on the Library Council, and ensure the sustained
professional development of departmental staff. This position reports to
the Assistant Director for Technical and Electronic Services. For a more
complete position description see: http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/
jobs/.QUALIFICATIONS: MLIS or MS in library and information science
required as is significant experience in managing a cataloging or metadata
creation unit in a large setting and complex information environment. The
following skills and knowledge are also required: interest and involvement
in the emerging digital information environment; knowledge of relevant
standards development; ability to work effectively and collegially with
all levels of library staff and patrons, as well as external associates;
the ability to manage time, budget, and staff and to meet deadlines in a
complex, environment; and excellent communication skills. Experience with
project management is highly desirable.SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment
salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement
plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for
college age and younger children.APPLICATION: Should include resume and
names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references. Review of application will begin upon receipt and continue
until the position is filled. Those received by November 1, 2007 will be
assured consideration. Applications may be sent by e-mail to
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