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Head of Bibilographic/Metadata Services (Librarian Level #) -- Case
Western Reserve University -- Ohio
Case Western Reserve University Announcement of the SearchHead of
Bibliographic/Metadata Services (Librarian Level 3), Kelvin Smith Library
(Job No. 6981)
The Head of Bibliographic/Metadata Services reports to the Deputy Director
of Kelvin Smith Library and is a part of the Technical Services Council
which includes the Head of Bibliographic/Metadata Services, the Head of
Serials, the Head of Acquisitions and the Head of Preservation. The Head
of Bibliographic/Metadata Services is responsible for planning,
organizing, implementing and evaluating services and procedures that
enhance bibliographic access and indexing for collections and resources of
Kelvin Smith Library by supervising the provision of both traditional MARC
catalog records as well as metadata records in METS, MODS, Dublin Core and
other formats for digitized objects created by the library. The Head also
oversees mark-up of digital texts in TEI-Lite XML format. The Head works
closely with other department heads, both in Technical Services and
elsewhere in the library to facilitate effective communication and working
relationships among the departments. The Head also undertakes special
project assignments as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Experience -- At least five
years' experience in a cataloging/metadata department of an academic or
large public library required. Supervisory experience required. Education
-- M.L.S. required. Essential Skills -- Ability to effectively
supervise and evaluate the work of others. Good oral and written
communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to use
initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision, as well as part
of a team in a collegial environment. Must be able to assume
responsibility and accomplish goals by thorough project planning and
implementation. Must have good problem solving skills and flexibility by
exercising sound judgment in dealing with a variety of issues, sometimes
in ambiguous circumstances. Technical Skills -- Experience working with a
variety of computer-based resources in support of cataloging required.
Knowledge of AACR2R, LCR1, LCSH, MARC formats, LC and Dewey
classifications, and OCLC required. Knowledge and demonstrated experience
with metadata and other XML standards such as METS, MODS, Dublin Core,
TEI, etc. required. Experience working with an automated library system to
catalog library materials required; experience using Innovative Interfaces
INNOPAC strongly preferred.Case offers a flexible benefits package
including tuition waiver for employees and dependents; Respond in
confidence, including salary history (email strongly encouraged): CASE
WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, Human Resources Job Code #6981, 10900 Euclid
Ave., Crawford Hall, Cleveland, OH 44106-7047, Fax: 216-368-4678, E-mail:
mailto:[log in to unmask] (word.doc), http://www.cwru.edu
CWRU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Honored to be
recognized as one of the 99 Great Workplaces for Top Talent in Northeast
Ohio (2004-2007)
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