1. [LIBJOBS] Open Position: Special Collections Cataloging Librarian, Penn State University Libraries, University Park, Pennsylvania USA
2. [TLA-L] Director of Public Service, King CO Library System, Closes this Friday, Jan. 22!
1. [LIBJOBS] Open Position: Special Collections Cataloging Librarian, Penn State University Libraries, University Park, Pennsylvania USA
Special
Collections Cataloging Librarian
Cataloging
& Metadata Services Department
Penn State University Libraries
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries
seeks applications for the position of Special Collections
Cataloging Librarian. This position will have responsibility for
cataloging rare and unique materials in all formats and subjects
and for providing metadata support for digital projects. The
person appointed to this tenure track faculty position will
report to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services and serve
as a member of the Special Collections Cataloging Team. The
position works closely with curators and staff in the Eberly
Family Special Collections Library to set priorities and to
create efficient workflows.
The Cataloging and Metadata Services
Department participates in all the initiatives of the Library of
Congress Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC)—BIBCO, NACO,
SACO, and CONSER—in the OCLC Enhance Program, and the Library of
Congress’s ECIP program. The faculty in the department have
been engaged in standards development at the national level and
have been active members of appropriate professional
organizations. Currently the department consists of thirty
people and is responsible for cataloging materials for most of
Penn State’s campuses and branch libraries. The Special
Collections Cataloging Team plays a key role in supporting the
Library’s number one programmatic goal in the library’s
Strategic Plan: to describe and digitize our distinctive and
unique collections.
The Special Collections Library consists of
over 225,000 rare book volumes, with strengths in English and
American literature; art and architectural history; emblem
books; the history of photography; works of Joseph Priestley;
African-Americana and the African Diaspora; art education;
utopian literature; and German literature in English
translation. Literary manuscript collections include the papers
of John O’Hara, Chip Kidd, and Kenneth Burke. Historical
collections and labor archives document Pennsylvania social,
political, and economic history with special emphasis devoted to
labor, business, and the evolution of nineteenth and twentieth
century industrial society. The University Archives contains
documents from the University’s 160+ year history and
coordinates the University’s Records Management Program (paper
and electronic).
Position
Responsibilities:
- Performs original cataloging and
classification of monographs in all formats located in Special
Collections using Resource Description & Access (RDA) and
the Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (DCRM) suite.
Catalogs archival collections according to Describing
Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) in consultation with
collection managers generating finding aids.
- Coordinates cataloging efforts of newly
acquired rare books, graphic materials, and single item
manuscripts, as well as distinctive materials from our
existing hidden collections, with the Special Collections
Cataloging Team
- Serves as liaison with curators and staff in
the Eberly Family Special Collections Library to set
priorities and to create efficient workflows for cataloging
rare and unique materials, and for supplying metadata for
digital projects and exhibitions.
- Monitors national discussions related to
description and access for special collections materials,
including metadata practices for manuscripts in digital
scholarship; serves as a resource for the Special Collections
Cataloging Team.
- Contributes headings to the national
authority file through NACO; participate in BIBCO by
contributing full level PCC records to OCLC.
- Provides metadata support for Special
Collections materials for inclusion in aggregate cultural
heritage object collections, including the Digital Public
Library of America.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MLS from an ALA-accredited program (or
equivalent)
- 3-5 years of original and complex copy
cataloging experience within a bibliographic utility including
substantial rare book cataloging or archival description
- Knowledge of appropriate cataloging
standards, including RDA, the DCRM suite, and/or relevant
archival descriptive standards such as DACS
- Familiarity with authority work and the
programs of the PCC
- Familiarity with digital metadata schemas
including Dublin Core, MODS, or equivalent standards
- Bibliographic knowledge of a foreign
language; familiarity with deciphering handwriting and working
with manuscripts especially desired
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills; ability to work cooperatively
- Capacity for leadership within the
profession; ability to achieve tenure or to be appointed with
tenure
- Must be flexible and work well in a team
environment
Environment:
Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), a consortium of
the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. Based
on current Association for Research Libraries investment
rankings, The Pennsylvania State University Libraries are ranked
among the top ten research libraries in North America. A
student survey completed in 2014 found overall student
satisfaction with the University Libraries to be at the top of
its category. The University Libraries hold membership in ARL,
CRL, CLIR, and DLF. Collections exceed 5.8 million volumes and
include more than 102,000 current serial subscriptions. The
University Libraries are located at University Park and 22 other
locations throughout Pennsylvania, and they serve approximately
6,000 faculty and 44,000 students at University Park, and more
than 92,000 students system-wide.
The University Park campus is set in State
College, a university town located in central Pennsylvania.
State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding
recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public
schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington
D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The
University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with
flights to Washington, Philadelphia, and Detroit. For more
information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu
and http://www.cbicc.org.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary and rank are dependent upon qualifications. Fringe
benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and
health care coverage, State or TIAA-CREF retirement options, and
educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University
Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel
annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official
representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those
trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by
the University.
Applications and all supporting materials must
be submitted online. To apply, please visit https://www.libraries.psu.edu/about/jobs/special-collections-cataloging-librarian.
To be considered for the position, interested candidates should
upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names
and contact information of three professional references
(including email addresses). Review of applications will begin
February
8, 2016 and continue until position is
filled. Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty
Search Coordinator, at [log in to unmask].
Employment will
require successful completion of background check(s) in
accordance with University policies.
Penn State is an
equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is
committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities,
women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected
groups.
CAMPUS SECURITY
CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to
review the Annual Security Report which contains information
about crime statistics and other safety and security matters,
please go to www.police.psu.edu/clery/,
which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard
copy of the Annual Security Report.
2. [TLA-L] Director of Public Service, King CO Library System, Closes this Friday, Jan. 22!
King County (WA) Library System, Director of Public Service
Share commitment to public service, your passion for the public library’s mission, and King County’s vision and values – Join the nationally recognized King County (WA) Library System as the Director of Public Service. This Director of Public Service will inspire and promote organizational change through staff involvement and collaborative problem-solving resulting in workable solutions. He/she will actively demonstrate a positive leadership role within the library and in the community. KCLS, an independent taxing district with an annual operating budget of $115 million, is comprised of 49 community libraries and serves over 2 million ethnically diverse residents over 2300 square miles. In 2004, voters supported a $172 million capital bond to renovate, expand, and build new libraries across King County – in 10 years, KCLS has opened 13 new libraries, expanded 11, and renovated 11, and in 2016 will open 3 new library buildings and complete renovations on another 5. The 1,200 innovative and dedicated staff (883 FTE) serves its residents in the library, in the community, and through its virtual presence. Staff reaches 10,000+ non-English speaking families with the Library’s early literacy services and programs. The Library also has twelve Library2Go! vehicles providing convenient access to many library services for customers of every age. These community services and programs propelled KCLS to be namedLibrary Journal’s 2011 Library of the Year and the 2012 Outstanding Civic Organization by the Municipal League of King County.
Washington’s King County offers a remarkable blend of vibrant cities, suburban developments, rural landscapes, farms and forests. Many areas enjoy spectacular views of Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges and Mt. Rainier, convenient access to Seattle and all the amenities the region has to offer. King County is home to eleven colleges and universities including the University of Washington, a leading research institution, hosting one of the nation’s top medical schools. Community colleges, art and culinary institutions, and technical schools round out the area’s choices for higher education. Employment opportunities are available through many Fortune 500 companies—Amazon, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Paccar, Starbucks and Boeing are key employers. Arts, music, shopping, celebrations and festivals, and, of course, coffee, are also part of daily life in King County. For additional information on the Library and the region, visit KCLS Links.
In planning, organizing, and directing the Library’s Public Services Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for directing vital public services working with a committed team of twelve cluster managers who supervise 49 branch libraries. Other key reports include: (1) circulation coordinator; (2) operations coordinator; (3) staff support coordinator (volunteers and substitutes); and (4) community conduct coordinator (behavior issues, security, etc.). This position works as the key lead on the Public Services Leadership Team and reports to the Library Director. Please see the KCLS Public Service Director Job Description for the full position description.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include a Master’s of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited school; Washington State certification (to be completed within first year of employment); a minimum of eight years of supervisory/management experience in a public library; and a minimum of five years in a public library as a professional librarian. Additional qualifications include demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively in a team environment; extensive project management experience; proven experience mentoring and coaching professional staff; and the ability to participate as a contributing management team member through strategic thinking, forecasting, budget analysis, and complex problem solving.
Compensation: the hiring salary range is $116,808- $122,371 with a competitive benefits package. Relocation assistance will be provided.
For further information, or to apply, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury. The closing date for this position is January 22, 2016.
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)
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