This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education
(http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask]
_________________________________________________________________
The following message was enclosed:
Apologies for duplication.
_________________________________________________________________
This job listing is available online at this address:
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000526741-01
_________________________________________________________________
What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer:
a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep
you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and
trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and
complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive
of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription
offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej
_________________________________________________________________
- The text of the job listing is below -
Librarian -- University of Maryland at College Park -- Maryland
University of Maryland Libraries
Librarian, Chinese Cataloger/Subject Specialist
Category: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment)
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive
benefits
The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking qualified applicants for
the position of Chinese Cataloger/Subject Specialist. The person in
this position will be responsible for all aspects of managing the Chinese
language materials and related user services. For more information on UM
Libraries, visit the website: http://www.lib.umd.edu
Responsibilities: Selects Chinese materials and manages the Chinese
Collection. Performs original and copy cataloging for these materials in
all subject areas and formats via OCLC and the UM Library's integrated
library system. Participates in national cooperative cataloging programs.
May lead the Non-Roman Production Team on a rotating basis. Provides
reference and user education services. Serves as a liaison to the
University faculty on Chinese studies. Engages in Libraries' outreach
activities. Hires, trains, and supervises staff and students. Maintains
excellent working relations with the Library faculty and staff within
Technical Services, East Asia and Prange collections, and other units
within the UM Libraries. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science; minimum
of one year of relevant cataloging experience and at least one year of
reference, bibliographic instruction, or collection management experience
in an academic, research, or special library; proficiency with automated
library systems, AACR2, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH, and MARC21
formats, via a national bibliographic utility; understanding of technical
services operations, Library of Congress cataloging practices, and
emerging cataloging issues and trends; native fluency in Chinese language;
ability to read and transliterate Chinese characters using pinyin
romanization system; knowledge of Chinese publishing industry in print and
electronic formats; knowledge of Chinese history, literature and culture;
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; strong service
orientation; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred: experience with name authority work; understanding
relationship between pinyin and Wade-Giles romanizations.
Desirable: knowledge of metadata standards for digital projects;
demonstrated record of professional activity.
Applications: Electronic applications are preferred. For full
consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and names/addresses of
three references by November 5, 2007. Applications accepted until position
is filled. Send to: Guadalupe Fernandes, [log in to unmask] or mail to
Guadalupe Fernandes, Library Human Resources, Room 6115, McKeldin Library,
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. Fax: 301-314-9960.
Full job description at:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/0907.html
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.
_________________________________________________________________
Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/
_________________________________________________________________
Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education
