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Given the level of interest in archives, I'm forwarding this to the
list.  In general, there are a number of metadata jobs posted on the
listservs oclc-cat and autocat on a regular basis.  I always point my IS
521 students in that direction but others may also have an interest, so
I encourage you to join those listservs if only to see what the
opportunities might be.  

 

Lorraine Normore

 

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From: OCLC-Cataloging [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Banks, Joy
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Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:23 AM
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Subject: [OCLC-CAT] Job Posting: Metadata/Catalog Librarian Lakeland, FL

 

Please excuse cross-posting. This is a special, grant funded
opportunity. Please direct all inquiries to Randall MacDonald
([log in to unmask]).

 

Thanks!

 

~Joy

 

Joy M. Banks

Catalog Librarian

Roux Library

Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.

Lakeland, FL 33801

(863)680-4736

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Metadata/Catalog Librarian

Roux Library at Florida Southern College seeks a Metadata/Catalog
Librarian who will have primary responsibility, under the direction of
the Library Director, for execution of a project to create an online
digital archive containing approximately 4,000 images of Frank Lloyd
Wright materials in the College Archives. This position as a visiting
librarian is a temporary grant-funded appointment ending May 31, 2010.
The successful candidate will be skilled in processing, cataloging, and
outreach for the archives. Applications received by December 15, 2008
will be given preference. The target start date is February 1, 2009.

 

Responsibilities

*         Coordinate workflow for digitizing, processing, and cataloging
Frank Lloyd Wright materials for the digital collection

*         Catalog and assign metadata to digital materials

*         Research appropriate copyright, licensing, and rights
management issues related to the collection

*         Collaborate with other librarians to create and implement best
practices to the creation and maintenance of the digitization project

*         Participate in and/or supervise scanning activities including
quality assurance for processed images

*         Develop finding aids for materials in the collection and other
outreach programs

*         Maintain schedules and deadlines mandated by the grant

*         Participate in creating reports detailing the progress of the
project

*         Co-supervise student assistants

*         Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

Required

Qualified candidates will have an ALA accredited master's degree in
Library and Information Science, or a M.A. degree with an emphasis in
archives management, and knowledge of cataloging and metadata creation.

 

Preferred

Candidates should also have experience using bibliographic utilities
including OCLC, integrated library systems, and content management
systems such as CONTENTdm; knowledge of various cataloging and metadata
standards such as MARC21, XML, EAD, Dublin Core, LCSH, DACS, and AACR2
as well as authority control; and experience with digital scanning
hardware and software including OCR software and Photoshop. The ability
to handle project planning and management particularly in a college
archive setting and supervisory experience is also beneficial.

 

Salary

The salary for this position was established during the grant
application process at the rate of $30,000 per 12 months, plus a
comprehensive benefits package.

 

The College

Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is a private comprehensive
United Methodist-affiliated college with a liberal arts core. The
college maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 46
undergraduate majors and distinctive graduate programs in business
administration, education, and nursing. Florida Southern College has a
14:1 student/faculty ratio; is a national leader in engaged learning;
and boasts 26 NCAA Division II national championships. It is ranked in
the Top 10 "Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South" by U.S. News &
World Report and is included in the Princeton's Review's 366 Best
Colleges and Fiske guides. The college is committed to the development
of the whole student through vibrant student life programs that prepare
graduates to make a positive, consequential impact on society. Located
in scenic Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern is home to the world's
largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

 

To Apply

The following items are required: letter of application, curriculum
vitae, transcripts, and list of three references (including phone number
and e-mail address) to Dr. James Byrd, Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth
Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698. EOE.

 

For additional information contact Mr. Randall M. MacDonald:
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