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INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES-BLOOMINGTON
(Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian)
The Indiana University Libraries-Bloomington seek an innovative, experienced, and user-oriented professional to fill the position of Head, Cataloging Division in the Technical Services Department of the Herman B Wells Library. This redefined senior management position has an opportunity to play a strategic role in transforming the work of the Cataloging Division to include the development and management of non-MARC metadata creation. The successful candidate needs to be able to think broadly about how the work of technical services can aid learners and assist in the research endeavors of the university in today’s rapidly changing information environment.
Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington has grown from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 42,000 students and almost 3,000 faculty. With a world-renowned research reputation, IUB is also known for its innovative academic programs and attentiveness to undergraduates. The campus covers over 1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive for both its park-like beauty and an architectural heritage inspired by local craftsmanship in limestone.
The IUB Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu/) are one of the leading academic research library systems in North America, having recently been named the top university library by the Association of College and Research Libraries. The Libraries provide strong collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information technologies. The IU Libraries system consists of eighteen libraries or units on the Bloomington campus, five libraries in Indianapolis, and a library at each of the six campuses across the state. The IUB collections include more than 6.6 million books, journals, maps, films, and sound recordings in over 900 languages. The materials support every academic discipline on campus, with an emphasis in the humanities and social sciences. Users can access more than 400 databases, 43,000 electronic journals, and 224,000 electronic books, as well as locally developed digital content. The IUB Libraries are active members of regional and national associations and consortia including the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), and the Digital Library Federation (DLF). In addition, IUB is a founding member of the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS initiative and plays a leadership role in the Kuali OLE (Open Library Environment) Project.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Technical Services, the Head, Cataloging Division serves as a member of the department’s senior management team and provides leadership in strategic planning, administration, and resource allocation for technical services activities. The Technical Services Department consists of two divisions: Acquisitions and Cataloging. The Cataloging Division operations pertain to original and complex copy cataloging of monographs, continuing resources, audio-visual materials, maps, electronic resources, and other bibliographic formats in Western European, Slavic/East European, Middle Eastern, and Chinese/Japanese/Korean languages. Division staff actively participate in national programs including BIBCO, CONSER, NACO, SACO, OCLC Enhance, and National Enhance. In addition, the division is responsible for database maintenance, the coordination of record loads, authority control, and physical processing. The Libraries’ integrated library system is SirsiDynix Symphony.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head, Cataloging Division provides strategic and effective management of the overall Cataloging Division’s activities, including non-MARC metadata creation, provision of access to significant electronic collections, and traditional cataloging of information resources in all formats and languages. The incumbent manages and develops staff (7 librarians, 3 professional staff, and 32 support staff) during a critical period for technical services brought about by the changing composition of research library collections. This position will play an important role in positioning the Libraries to support evolving metadata infrastructures. S/he will cultivate proactive solutions for issues of bibliographic description/management and develop short and long-range plans based on an awareness of current developments and future trends in academic libraries as well as an ability to think broadly about technical services operations. S/he will collaborate with the Digital Library Program and colleagues across the Libraries to support growing metadata and digital collections initiatives.
The Head, Cataloging Division ensures that library information resources in all formats are rapidly and accurately described in the online catalog and other finding tools so these are available to the Libraries’ user community. He or she:
▪ Plans, organizes, and evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of procedures and workflows for creation of library cataloging
▪ Provides leadership and management for initiatives and projects in the application of metadata
▪ Stays abreast of new technology, national developments, and best practices in order to integrate these into the Libraries as appropriate
▪ Provides leadership in the development and implementation of Kuali OLE (Open Library Environment)
▪ Manages divisional operations and budgets including the direct supervision of two librarians and one professional/administrative appointee responsible for overseeing a staff of 42 performing non-MARC metadata creation, cataloging, authority control, database maintenance, and physical materials processing
▪ Assists the Associate Dean for Technical Services and the Head, Acquisitions Division with the planning, coordination, and establishment of procedural and policy changes as well as the implementation of administrative directives
▪ Develops and implements cataloging policy within a multi-campus environment
▪ Provides leadership in operational aspects of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging on all levels, including BIBCO, CONSER, SACO, and NACO
▪ Studies and implements initiatives in consultation with the Associate Dean for Technical Services and the Head, Acquisitions Division to deal with new/evolving technologies with the goal of using improvements in automation to expedite the operations performed within the department
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum of 4 years of increasingly responsible relevant supervisory experience in an academic or research library system; minimum of 5 years professional cataloging and/or metadata experience; demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and management and to work collaboratively in an environment of continuous change; evidence of strong planning, organizational, budgetary, analytical and project management skills; demonstrated working knowledge of cataloging rules, standards, and tools such as LCRI, AACR2rev, LCSH (and other controlled vocabularies), RDA, FRBR, and FRAD and of developments and trends in the field; knowledge of evolving metadata standards and schema (i.e., Dublin Core, MARC, EAD, TEI, etc.); knowledge of one or more foreign languages highly desirable; record of innovation and creative problem-solving, with an interest and involvement in emerging digital information environments; experience with OCLC and a substantial level of experience with integrated library systems; excellent oral and written communication skills; evidence of an ongoing record of professional development and contribution; ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:
· Web site: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/neweeo-profe.html
· Video: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefitsvideo/academic.html
TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin January 31, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. Please send letter of application, professional vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of six references to:
Jennifer ChaffinFor more information about Indiana University Bloomington go to http://www.iub.edu.
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Indiana University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Betty Davis
Libraries Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201A
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-8196Correction to previous posting:
Visual Resources Specialist
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is seeking a Visual Resources Specialist for part-time employment. Please click to see full position description and requirements. Interested candidates should submit their resume, letter of interest, and salary requirements to [log in to unmask] (preferred method) or fax to (202) 966-1623. Please note that position includes benefits. Principals only.
Thanks,
Cathy
Cathy Grantham
Director of Human Resources
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
(202) 243-3948
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
Internship Opportunity, Winter/ Spring 2011
The Sheboygan County Historical Museum is pleased to announce the availability of up to two (2) internships for the Winter/ Spring of 2011. Several projects are available for an individual to choose from, including:
1. New Acquisition Cataloging.
Work with collection staff on cataloguing new acquisitions to the museum. Duties may include numbering, data entry into PastPerfect, condition reporting, and identification photography.
2. Education Program Cataloging.
Work with collection and education staff to create a record of objects used in the Museum’s Education Programs. Duties may include numbering, data entry in PastPerfect, identification photography, object research, and volunteer contact regarding potential and/or previous donations.
3. Third Saturday Teaser Exhibits.
Work with collection staff to create small (up to 35 sq. feet) teaser exhibits for upcoming Third Saturday programs. Duties may include artifact selection, artifact cataloging, label writing, installation, and deinstallation.
4. Other projects.
Dependent upon applicant’s interests, other available projects include working with the full day student education programs, Third Saturday programming, and other collection cataloging projects. Internships combining several areas can also be developed.
Applicants for this internship should be able to work independently, be detail oriented, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants must be comfortable working with computers, volunteers, and the public. A background (either education or work) in museum studies or history is preferable. Hours are flexible, but the intern should plan on primarily working between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday-Friday. A stipend (to be paid upon completion of 150 hours) of $600 is available to an applicant who accepts this internship as part of an education experience.
The Sheboygan County Historical Museum is dedicated to “the discovery, collection, and preservation of information, records, and objects relating to the history of the county of Sheboygan and the dissemination of knowledge concerning the same.” Embracing this mission, the museum primarily serves the county’s 116,000 residents, along with members of the surrounding five counties through the maintenance of the historic buildings and exhibits, full day student education programs, and extensive public programming, including numerous changing exhibits, monthly historical program series, and several other public programs.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 2 references to: Tamara Lange, Collections Coordinator, Sheboygan County Historical Society and Museum, 3110 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081 or to [log in to unmask]. Applications will be accepted until interns are chosen.
=========================================================11-81 - Assistant Vice President for International Programs (Manager 220) | |
School: Division of Academic Affairs | |
Description: Join
a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its
diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania
seeks a highly qualified and experienced individual for the position of
Assistant Vice President for International Programs. · Provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight to the office of International Programs and associated programs. · Identify strategic opportunities and implement initiatives to recruit and retain international students and form partnerships related to international programs. · Provide budget oversight, resource allocation, and risk management · Facilitate the integration of international students into the campus community by assisting with visa and immigration issues and providing orientation, assistance, information, and referral to international students regarding financial, personal, cultural, and academic concerns · Develop programs and services aimed at raising awareness of global and international issues to prepare all students to thrive in a global environment. · Interface with State System of Higher Education (PA)
on international issues. | |
All offers of employment are subject
to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment
criminal background and consumer reporting checks.
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Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 07:09:57 -0800
From: Joy Banks <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job posting: Catalog Librarian (Lakeland, FL)
Please excuse cross postings. The job announcement below is for my current
position at Florida Southern College (you can also access the posting online:
http://www.flsouthern.edu/hr/vacancies/metadatalibrariannov2010.htm). I'll be
moving to a new job at a small special library at the beginning of the year.
I'll still be doing lots of cataloging, though, so AutoCat hasn't seen the last
of me.
Thanks!
~Joy
Joy M. Banks
Catalog Librarian
Florida Southern College
soon to be
Librarian
Anton Brees Carillon Library
Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales, FL
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Posting Date: November 23, 2010
Position: Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
Department: Library
Position type/benefits: Full-time with benefits
Review of Applications Begins: Immediately and will continue until the position
is filled
Position Start Date: When Filled
Salary: Commensurate with position, qualifications and experience
DUTIES:
Roux Library and the McKay Archives Center at Florida Southern College seek an
enthusiastic, innovative, technologically savvy Cataloging and Metadata
Librarian who will have responsibility for planning and coordinating all aspects
of the cataloging and classification of library materials, including management
and maintenance of bibliographic holdings locally and in OCLC. This is a
full-time, twelve-month non-tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of
Librarian. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits are competitive.
Applications received by December 20, 2010 will be given preference. The target
start date is March 1, 2011.
Responsibilities
The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian reports to the Director of the Library,
supervises one library assistant, and co-supervises several student assistants.
The Librarian performs original and copy cataloging of a wide variety of
materials in diverse formats (including serials and e-books), and collaborates
with library colleagues to create and implement best practices for the creation
and maintenance of digital collections and to catalog and assign metadata to
digital materials. The Librarian leads the DDC to LCC reclassification project,
creates and runs reports for accreditation and other purposes, is the liaison to
the School of Education and to the WALDO Koha users group, serves on faculty
committees, attends faculty meetings and other required functions, maintains
superlative relationships with library and archives stakeholders, participates
in the library’s scheduled public services weekend staff rotation, and performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited
library school with an emphasis on cataloging and metadata is required; as is a
demonstrated familiarity with current theory, practice, and trends in library
and information services; and two to three years of successful professional
experience. The successful candidate will have experience using bibliographic
utilities including OCLC, integrated library systems (Koha preferred), and
CONTENTdm; knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards and schema such as
MARC21, RDA, XML, EAD, Dublin Core, LCSH, authority records, AACR2, and ANSCR;
familiarity with SQL; will evince strong analytical, verbal, written, and
interpersonal communication skills; and will have prior work experience in an
academic institution.
Preferred
NACO/SACO training will be beneficial, as will be the ability to handle project
planning and management and supervisory experience in a college library setting.
The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian will be skilled in engaged learning, the
use of instructional technology, and student advising, and should be a
college-wide citizen skilled in effective committee work and other activities
supportive of the college at large.
Founded in 1885, Florida Southern College is a private, comprehensive United
Methodist-affiliated college. The College maintains its commitment to academic
excellence through 50 undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs
in business administration, education, and nursing. Florida Southern has a 12:1
student/faculty ratio; is a national leader in engaged learning; and boasts 27
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 Review’s “373 Best Colleges” guide and “The Fiske Guide to
Colleges 2011.” 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 on scenic Lake Hollingsworth, Florida
Southern is home to the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd
Wright architecture.
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TO APPLY: To apply for the position of Cataloging and Metadata Librarian send a
letter of application indicating how your qualifications meet the requirements
of the position, a curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three
(3) professional references to:
Mr. Randall M. MacDonald
Director of the Library
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
Applications with attachments may be e-mailed to: [log in to unmask].
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.