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Special Collections Cataloger
The University of Akron seeks a motivated, collegial library professional for Special Collections Cataloger, a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Bibliography.
Position Responsibilities
Catalogs special materials in the collections of University Libraries, focusing on resources in University Archives and the Archives of the History of American Psychology; performs complex copy-cataloging and original cataloging of rare books, special collections monographs, archival and manuscript collections, ephemera, artifacts, and materials in non-print formats following best cataloging practices and local policies appropriate to the materials; shares in library-wide cataloging policy decision making; documents procedures for the cataloging manual; reports to the Head, Cataloging Department.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidates will be required to: have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited school; have excellent oral and written communication skills; have the ability to work well with others and to provide leadership within the diverse settings of a complex university organization; have a strong service ethic and demonstrated appreciation for and effectiveness with a diverse student body; and meet the University of Akron Libraries’ criteria for promotion and tenure which include conducting research, teaching, participating on library and university committees, and serving in professional organizations.
o Familiarity with cataloging tools such as AACR2rev, LCRIs, LCSH, Library of Congress Classification, and MARC;
o Awareness of and commitment to national and international cataloging standards, including those pertaining to archive and special collections materials;
o Demonstrated awareness of new and emerging standards and technologies relevant to bibliographic control and metadata and a commitment to their effective application
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience cataloging rare and/or special collections, including archival materials;
· Familiarity with the archival standards for describing archives, personal papers, and manuscript collections: Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
· Formal coursework or training in manuscripts, ephemera, artifacts, special collections, and/or archival librarianship;
· Experience using OCLC Connexion and INNOPAC/Millennium;
· Experience applying metadata to finding aids and digital primary sources utilizing Encoded Archival Description (EAD) or other appropriate metadata schema;
· Experience in preservation and conservation library resources;
· Reading knowledge of at least one modern Western language, German preferred.
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY
Akron is a metropolitan area of 500,000 people 30 miles south of Cleveland that combines the advantages of city life with easy access to Northeastern Ohio’s many natural resources including the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The University of Akron (UA) (http://www.uakron.edu) is the third largest state assisted university in Ohio. UA is a distinctive campus in an urban environment, with more than 80 buildings on 218 acres. Our "New Landscape for Learning" program has added 30 acres of green space and 11 new buildings, including a Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Student Union, Honors Complex, classroom buildings and parking decks. UA’s 10 academic colleges offer our 24,000+ students more than 300 undergraduate and master’s degree programs and options, 17 doctoral degree programs, and 4 law degree programs.
The extensive collections and services of the University Libraries (UL) (http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/) support the broad range of academic and scholarly interests reflected in the curriculum and research concentration of the University. UL is a founding member and active participant in OhioLINK, a consortium of 86 colleges and university libraries in Ohio and the State Library of Ohio. The UL includes Bierce Library, the main library located at the heart of campus, and the recently renovated and expanded Science and Technology Library located in the Auburn Science Center. Additionally, UL includes two archival units: University Archives and the Archives of the History of American Psychology. UL offers a welcoming state-of-the art work environment.
SALARY, BENEFITS AND APPLICATION
All faculty positions are 12 month-tenure track appointments. Minimum salary: $40,000. Included is a generous standard benefits package with 22 days vacation and support for professional development. A collective bargaining agreement is in place, with faculty represented by the Akron-AAUP.
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should supply a cover letter, full resume documenting education and relevant experience, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to Dean Cheryl Kern-Simirenko, Office of the Dean, University Libraries, Bierce Library, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-1701. Applications may be submitted electronically as attachments to e-mail: [log in to unmask]. Please put position name in subject line.
Bennie P. Robinson
Business and Economics Librarian
Bierce Library
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-1709