*Resource Acquisitions & Metadata Services Librarian, Univ. of Maryland
School of Law, Thurgood Marshall Law Library
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The University of Maryland School of Law, Thurgood Marshall Law Library
seeks a highly motivated, creative, entrepreneurial professional to
coordinate the acquisition of library resources, provide metadata services
for library materials, and lead the library's relationship with consortial
partners to develop library systems and resource acquisition opportunities.*
*** The Law Library, located in Baltimore on the campus of the University of
Maryland, is a vibrant institution dedicated to supporting the research and
scholarship of the faculty and students of the School of Law. The library
is committed to exploring and implementing innovative technologies and
expanding consortial relationships to enhance library services to the law
school community. **** The staff of the Technical Services Department is
responsible for a wide variety of activities ranging from those
traditionally associated with technical services including acquisitions,
serials, cataloging and metadata creation as well as an array of outreach
services including copyright clearance, digital archiving, resource sharing,
and scholarly communications. The Department has developed and manages an
extensive institutional repository featuring faculty publications, special
digital collections, and online journals.
The Resource Acquisitions & Metadata Services Librarian reports to the
Associate Director for Technical Services & Administration and together with
other members of the library faculty, provides a wide range of outreach and
research services to the law school community.
*Primary Duties:*****
- Manages the assessment, licensing, and procurement of library
collections;****
- Represents the library within the University System of Maryland and
Affiliated Institutions and other consortia on issues related to resource
acquisitions and library systems;****
- Coordinates metadata policy and procedures to ensure overall
completeness, accuracy, and currency of library collection records for all
formats; may perform original cataloging as required; ****
- Assists faculty, students, staff, and public patrons at a public
service point.****
*Minimum Qualifications:* Required: ALA accredited masters degree in library
or information science or its equivalent. Desirable: subject masters degree
or JD; experience in technical services in an academic library environment.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*****
- Knowledge of standard and emerging cataloging principles and metadata
schemas;****
- Ability to represent the library to consortial partners and the vendor
community;****
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;****
- Strong service orientation and outstanding interpersonal skills;****
- Familiarity with current and emerging trends in library and information
services. ****
*Salary and Benefits:*
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Comprehensive
benefits package. The position is a 12-month library faculty appointment.
The successful candidate will be expected to meet library and university
requirements for permanent status and promotion. A candidate with prior
professional experience may be considered for initial appointment at a level
above Librarian I.**** *To Apply:* Interested applicants should submit
electronically a cover letter, resume, and the names and phone numbers of
three references to: LAW-HR@)law.umaryland.edu, with subject line Resource
Acquisitions, or mail to:****
Mary Alice Hohing****
Director, Administration & Operations
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University of Maryland School of Law
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500 West Baltimore Street
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Baltimore, MD 21201-1786****
*Deadline:* Preference will be given to candidates who apply by August 10th
.****
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Link to the position:
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