1. [MUSEUM-L] Executive Director - Owosso, Michigan, USA
2. [MUSEUM-L] Historical Conservator - Tallahassee, FL
3. [MUSEUM-L] Inventory Processing Tech-IMLS Grant Funded Position Nov 22,
2010-Aug 31, 2011
4. [MUSEUM-L] Paid Internship Opportunity in Washington, D.C.
5. [MUSEUM-L] JOB POSTING: Assistant Director, Museum of Art, University of
NH
6. [AUTOCAT] Position Announcement - Coral Gables, FL - Special Collections
Cataloger: University of Miami Libraries
7. [AUTOCAT] Position Announcement - Coral Gables, FL - Database Management
Librarian: University of Miami Libraries
8. [AUTOCAT] American University Job Posting - Cataloging Services
Coordinator
9. [AUTOCAT] Librarian II or Librarian III, Cataloging/Metadata, University
of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu)
*Executive Director - Owosso, Michigan, USA*
http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/administration-jobs/6452-executive-director-owosso-michigan-usa.html
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*Historical Conservator - Tallahassee, FL*
http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/conservator-jobs/6449-historical-conservator-tallahassee-fl.html
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*A.T. Still University*
*Museum of Osteopathic MedicineSM*
800 West Jefferson Street, Kirksville, MO 63501
*JOB DESCRIPTION*
* *
*Title:* Inventory Processing Tech. (IPT)
*Reports to:* Director and Curator
*Summary of Responsibilities*: Assists the Museum in developing complete
descriptive systems of the OSTEOPATHIC HERITAGE COLLECTION INVENTORY PROJECT
**
*Start Date: November 22, 2010-August 31, 2011*
*Specific Responsibilities:*
· Verifies or enters accession and donor information on each object
in the collection into the Museum’s collection software program *PastPerfect
*.
· Physically locates each object in the collection that is being
processed.
· Correlates all items with the correct paper and database
files. If the files do not exist, creates them.
· Ensures all objects are properly marked (following museum
standards) with old and new accession/library numbers. If missing,
determines the correct number and properly marks.
· Digitally photographs or scans each object and adds images to the
Museum’s software program*PastPerfect*.
· Updates donor information and condition reports for each book
placed in *PastPerfect*.
· Improves storage conditions where practical and notes storage
location for each object in*PastPerfect*.
· Must have the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 40
pounds and to climb a ladder.
*Experience Requirements: *Individuals considered for the grant position
will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Museum
Studies, History, or Library Science. Candidates must have a basic
understanding of collections management practices, be computer literate, and
have knowledge of *PastPerfect*. The experienced or trained IPT will enter
description data and perform the digital photography and scanning into *
PastPerfect*.
Also, a* 9-month commitmen*t to living in Kirksville or the surrounding
area is required while on staff with this project. Moving expenses will not
be covered by the University or grant. * $9.84 per hour plus benefits*
Possibility of further employment depending on grant application for Phase
II
Museum and Research Center is closed November 25-28, 2010 and December 23 -
January 3, 2011 for the holidays.
Debra Loguda-Summers, Curator
Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, SM
and International Center for Osteopathic History
800 West Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 660 626 2359
Fax: 660 626 2984
Toll Free: 1 866 626 ATSU Ext. 2359
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www.atsu.edu/museum
Check out the collection online at http://snom.pastperfect-online.com/
A.T. Still Papers online at:
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/mdh_splash/default.asp?coll=atsu
*The mission of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine (SM) is to preserve and
promote the history and tenets of osteopathy through collections and
research to a global audience.*
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Collections Management Internship Opportunity, National Law
Enforcement Museum (Washington, D.C.)
Paid internship available. The National Law Enforcement Museum
(www.LawEnforcementMuseum.org <http://www.lawenforcementmuseum.org/>),
a museum in development, is seeking an intern to assist with NLEM
collection management duties.
The Collections Management Internship will encompass artifact records
management, cataloging, documentation, handling, and inventory, to
include:
· Processing and management of museum records, including Deeds of
Gift, Receipts of Objects, and other tracking documents;
· Cataloging artifacts into FileMaker collections database;
· Basic inventory of collections;
· Handling, tagging, and re-housing of artifacts in the Museum’s
off-site storage facility.
Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate-level Museum Studies program
and possess strong time-management, communication, and organizational
skills. Applicant must be available 20 hours per week, January 2011
through April 2011. Although public transportation is available,
having own transportation will be helpful.
Work will take place at both the main office in the Penn Quarter,
Washington, D.C., and at an off-site storage facility in Forestville,
Maryland, with the bulk of the time being spent off-site. The D.C.
office is Metro-accessible.
If interested, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list
of three references to Vanya Scott, Volunteer Program Manager, at
[log in to unmask], by Monday, December 6, 2010.
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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:53:06 -0500
From: Michael Kim <[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Position Announcement - Coral Gables, FL - Special
Collections Cataloger: University of Miami Libraries
Please excuse cross-posting:
Special Collections Cataloger
The University of Miami Libraries seeks a Special Collections
Cataloger to provide original and complex copy cataloging,
retrospective conversion, and authority work for materials in the
library’s Special Collections Division and the Cuban Heritage
Collection, and to coordinate the special collections cataloging
activity of staff within Cataloging &Metadata Services following
prescribed national & local standards.
UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation’s leading
research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and
international vitality. The University is privately supported,
non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a
260-acre subtropical campus. The University comprises 11 degree
granting schools and colleges, including Architecture, Arts and
Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education,
Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric
Science (www.miami.edu).
THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu)
rank among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a
collection of over 3.3 million volumes and 76,869 current serials
titles, including 72,942 electronic journals. The Otto G. Richter
Library lies in the center of the Coral Gables campus and serves as
the central library for the University. Other University of Miami
libraries include the Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi
Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center, the Marta & Austin
Weeks Music Library, and the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library.
The University also has independent medical and law libraries. The
Libraries provide support and services for approximately 10,370
undergraduates, 5,259 graduate students, and 13,058 full and part time
faculty and staff. Excluding the independent libraries, the
University Libraries employ 56 professional and 90 support staff and
are a member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, RLG, and Lyrasis.
POSITION: Under the direction of the Head of Cataloging & Metadata
Services, the Special Collections Cataloger has primary responsibility
for providing original and complex copy cataloging, retrospective
conversion, and authority work for materials in the library’s Special
Collections Division and the Cuban Heritage Collection, and
coordinates special collections cataloging activity of staff within
Cataloging & Metadata Services following prescribed national & local
standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performance:
• Provides original and complex copy cataloging of published materials
in the Special Collections Division and the Cuban Heritage
Collections, including rare books, artists’ books, serials, and
audiovisual materials in multiple languages, formats, and time
periods, according to national & local standards for rare book
description.
• Provides training and guidance to cataloging staff performing
special collections cataloging and retrospective conversion; May
supervise special collections cataloging project teams and/or student
assistants.
• Works with the Head of CMS and collection curators to establish
cataloging priorities for special collections material, and to set
priorities for processing collections in the backlog, including
determining appropriate levels of treatment for groups of materials.
• Serves as liaison between CMS, Special Collections, and the Cuban
Heritage Collection for problem solving, changes in policies and
procedures and other cataloging and metadata issues; Participates in
the Cataloging Policy Board.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of
metadata standards in the Libraries as they apply to the processing,
description, and cataloging of manuscripts and special collections
materials; Serves on the Metadata Working Group.
• Reviews EAD-encoded finding aids prepared by special collections
staff as needed for the purpose of assigning name, subject,
form/genre, and title headings, and may assign headings to finding
aids and related catalog records.
• Maintains awareness of special collections and general cataloging
issues and standards, metadata standards, and librarianship;
Service
• Serves on/participates in Libraries and University organizations,
committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.
• Networks, collaborates and actively participates in local, regional,
national, or international organizations regarding issues in special
collections cataloging and metadata creation
QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library science program or
foreign equivalent;
• Two years professional cataloging experience, including archival
and/or special collections materials;
• Knowledge of DCRM(B), AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification, and MARC21;
• Familiarity with DACS, EAD, and Dublin Core;
• Bibliographic knowledge of Spanish;
• Experience working with integrated library systems (Innovative
Interfaces preferred);
• Demonstrated project management, organizational, analytical, and
problem solving skills;
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in teams within
the Library and University;
• Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to user-centered library service and the
ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast-paced
environment with a culturally diverse population;
• Evidence of continued professional development, involvement, and contribution
Desired:
• Fluency in Spanish ; Bibliographic knowledge of additional Western
European language(s)
• Experience applying metadata within a digital content management system
• B.A. in the Humanities
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications. This is a non-tenure track faculty
appointment at the Librarian Assistant/ Associate Professor rank. The
position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: TIAA-CREF;
medical and dental insurance; life, disability, and long-term care
insurance available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days
annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include
credit union; Employee Assistance Program; bookstore, and sporting
event discounts; optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art
wellness center, and no state or local income taxes. More information
on benefits can be found at:
http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications
and nominations will be accepted until a suitable candidate is
selected. Applications should be submitted electronically and must
include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three
references. The references will not be contacted before the
appropriate time. Send nominations and applications to:
Marylen Exposito, Human Resources Manager
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and
encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural
backgrounds.
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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:43:04 -0500
From: Michael Kim <[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Position Announcement - Coral Gables, FL - Database
Management Librarian: University of Miami Libraries
Database Management Librarian
The University of Miami Libraries seeks a Database Management
Librarian to provide leadership and guidance in planning and managing
database maintenance and authority control activities in the
University Library to ensure the quality of its resource discovery
tools. The incumbent trains and supervises supporting staff in
database maintenance and quality control and participates in original
cataloging of print/online materials in a variety of formats, as well
as provide descriptive metadata for digital collections as needed. The
incumbent will also coordinate quality control projects for non-MARC
metadata from digital collections.
UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation’s leading
research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and
international vitality. The University is privately supported,
non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a
260-acre subtropical campus. The University comprises 11 degree
granting schools and colleges, including Architecture, Arts and
Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education,
Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric
Science (www.miami.edu).
THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu)
rank among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a
collection of over 3.3 million volumes and 76,869 current serials
titles, including 72,942 electronic journals. The Otto G. Richter
Library lies in the center of the Coral Gables campus and serves as
the central library for the University. Other University of Miami
libraries include the Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi
Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center, the Marta & Austin
Weeks Music Library, and the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library.
The University also has independent medical and law libraries. The
Libraries provide support and services for approximately 10,370
undergraduates, 5,259 graduate students, and 13,058 full and part time
faculty and staff. Excluding the independent libraries, the
University Libraries employ 56 professional and 90 support staff and
are a member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, RLG, and Lyrasis.
POSITION: Reporting to the Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services,
the Database Management Librarian provides leadership and guidance in
planning and managing database maintenance and authority control
activities in the University Library to ensure the quality of its
resource discovery tools. The incumbent trains and supervises
supporting staff in database maintenance and quality control and
participates in original cataloging of print/online materials in a
variety of formats, as well as provide descriptive metadata for
digital collections as needed. The incumbent will also coordinate
quality control projects for non-MARC metadata from digital
collections. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performance:
• Responsible for performing and managing authority control,
bibliographic quality control, and database problem resolution to
insure bibliographic and authority records meet local and national
standards, working closely with other library faculty/staff to
establish and document relevant policies, procedures, and efficient
workflows
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates authority control and database
maintenance staff (2.5 FTE)
• Acts as a liaison to authority and database enrichment vendors and
manages the loading and quality control for all vendor supplied
records and data
• Works with Metadata Services and Digital Library Initiatives to
establish relevant policies, procedures, and workflows for metadata
quality control of digital collections
• Participates in original cataloging of all formats and metadata
creation activities in the library as needed
Service:
• Networks, collaborates and actively participates in local, regional,
national, or international organizations regarding issues in
librarianship, cataloging, database maintenance and authority control
services
• Represents and promotes the University of Miami Libraries in local,
state-wide, regional, national, or international organizations as
appropriate
• Serves on/participates in University and Library committees, task
forces, and teams as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS : Required:
• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program or foreign equivalent
• Two years of professional cataloging experience. Professional
understanding and knowledge of cataloging procedures and principles,
including but not limited to: AACR2R, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH,
MARC21 bibliographic and authority formats
• Professional understanding and knowledge of non-MARC metadata
schemas, standards, best practices, and their applications, such as
Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, etc.
• Working knowledge of bibliographic utilities and integrated library
systems and familiarity with authority and database enrichment vendors
services
• Prior successful supervisory experience; ability to motivate staff
and set priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in a service and
production-oriented environment, and adapt to a fast paced rapidly
changing environment
• Ability to plan and implement routines and processes that ensure
optimum production, and monitor projects through to completion in a
cost-effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as
collaboratively with diverse constituents
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages (Spanish preferred)
Highly Desirable:
• Experience managing authority control processes and/or vendor services
• Experience batch loading and editing bibliographic records, using
Millennium (Innovative Interfaces) and/or third party software, such
as MarcEdit, preferred
• Experience developing macros and/or scripts to enhance productivity
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications. This is a non-tenure track faculty
appointment at the Librarian Assistant/ Associate Professor rank. The
position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: TIAA-CREF;
medical and dental insurance; life, disability, and long-term care
insurance available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days
annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include
credit union; Employee Assistance Program; bookstore, and sporting
event discounts; optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art
wellness center, and no state or local income taxes. More information
on benefits can be found at:
http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications
and nominations will be accepted until a suitable candidate is
selected. Applications should be submitted electronically and must
include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three
references. The references will not be contacted before the
appropriate time. Send nominations and applications to:
Marylen Exposito, Human Resources Manager
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and
encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural
backgrounds.
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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:04:44 -0500
From: Alayne Mundt <[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: American University Job Posting - Cataloging Services Coordinator
Position Title: Cataloging Services Coordinator
Position Number: 7091
Open Date: 10/19/2010
Department: University Library
Salary Range: $40,495 - $44,700
Band: Coordinator/Analyst
Work Hours per Week: 35
Position Type: Full-time Staff
Description: Under the general direction of the Assistant Librarian, this
position manages the daily operations of Cataloging Services. Cataloging
Services performs copy and original cataloging of newly-acquired library
materials, provides quality control for processed materials, edits and
updates database records as needed, and carries out special projects to
improve access to library materials.
This position is also responsible for hiring, evaluating, and overseeing
the three full-time Cataloging Specialists. Additionally, the Coordinator
oversees the quality of work and efficient workflow in Cataloging
Services, helps to establish priorities, assigns work, and coordinates
training of full- and part-time staff. The Coordinator assumes
responsibility for the routine operation of the unit in the absence of the
Assistant Librarian. The position requires self-direction and minimal
supervision after initial training.
Educational Requirements: Bachelor?s Degree
Minimum Requirements:
-Up to 1 year in a related position that demonstrates the necessary skills
and abilities for the position
-At least 2 years of library experience using OCLC, ALADIN, or similar
automated library system
-Advanced extensive knowledge of technical rules and standards for library
cataloging, including national cataloging rules and standards, local
practices, MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) tagging, International
Standard Bibliographic Description, metadata,and structure and coding of
both local and national cataloging systems
-Knowledge of ALADIN, the local computerized integrated library system;
OCLC, the international bibliographic database; and various other software
applications
-Two years of supervisory and training experience
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, accuracy and attention
to detail
-Excellent analytical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively
-Demonstrated initiative
-Ability to sit at a desk and/or computer for extended hours, read
computer screens and use computer keyboards.
To view and confirm the position opening visit the American University HR
website. To apply, you must submit an online application. Visit the AU HR
website at www.american.edu/hr.
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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:39:29 -1000
From: "Michael A. Chopey" <[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Librarian II or Librarian III, Cataloging/Metadata,
University of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu)
Cross-posted to several lists. Please excuse the duplication if you are
on more than one of these lists.
-- Michael A. Chopey Head, Cataloging Dept. Hamilton 008 University of
Hawaii at Manoa Libraries Honolulu, HI 96822 phone (808) 956-2753 fax (808)
956-5968 Title: Librarian II or Librarian III, Cataloging/Metadata Position
Number: 0083582 Hiring Unit: UHM Library Services Location: Hamilton Library
Date Posted:November 09, 2010 Closing Date:Continuous - application review
begins December 15, 2010 Salary Information: Commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Monthly Type: 11 Month Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
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Other Conditions: General Funds, to begin approximately January 2011.
Librarian II Duties and Responsibilities: * Under the direction of the Head
of Cataloging, creates full-level original catalog records for library
materials in various languages and formats. * Uses AACR2r and Library of
Congress Rule Interpretations, PCC standard record guidelines, LC
classification and subject headings, MARC21 formats, and Ex Libris Voyager
integrated library system. * Contributes name, series, and subject authority
records through NACO/SACO cooperative program. * Upgrades bibliographic,
authority, and holdings records in the online catalog as necessary. *
Enhances existing OCLC records to PCC BIBCO standards; participates in
developing and reviewing departmental policies and procedures; maintains
awareness of cataloging, metadata, and access issues. * Provides guidance to
digital projects librarians and staff on non-MARC metadata structure,
creation, and maintenance. * May serve as Cataloging Dept. liaison to UHM
ScholarSpace Institutional Repository and/or UHM Special Research
Collections. * Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the
promotion and tenure track and participate fully as members of the library
faculty. Librarian III Duties and Responsibilities: * Same as Librarian II.
Librarian II Minimum Qualifications: * ALA accredited MLS or international
equivalent. * Cataloging or metadata coursework or experience. Librarian III
Minimum Qualifications: * ALA accredited MLS or international equivalent. *
Three years of professional library experience. * Twenty-four post
baccalaureate credits of academic study. * Cataloging or metadata coursework
or experience. Librarian II Desirable Qualifications: * Professional
experience in the application of current and emerging cataloging standards,
including AACR2r, RDA, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, and MARC21
formats. * Professional experience in the application of a non-MARC metadata
schema. * Professional experience in the application of LC Classification. *
Professional experience in the application of LCSH or another controlled
vocabulary. * Professional experience cataloging audiovisual materials. *
Professional experience cataloging continuing resources to CONSER standards.
* Experience with a library integrated system (e.g., Ex Libris Voyager) and
OCLC cataloging software (e.g., Connexion client software). * Reading
knowledge of one or more foreign languages. * Experience with computer
applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
presentation software; experience with other relevant computer applications.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and in teams.
Librarian III Desirable Qualifications: * Same as Librarian II.
------------------------------------------------------------------------ To
Apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and
desirable qualifications, resume and names of 3 professional references to
the address below. Official transcripts that reflect degree and course work
will be required at the time of hire. Interviewees will be expected to make
a presentation to library faculty and staff as part of the screening
process. Address: Personnel Officer 2550 McCarthy Mall Honolulu, HI 96822
Inquiries: 808-956-7207 The University of Hawaii is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression,
age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status,
sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard
participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible
under State law). Employment is contingent on satisfying employment
eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control
Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain
positions, criminal history record checks.
