Special Materials Cataloguing Librarian

Concordia University Libraries seeks a service-minded and innovative librarian for a tenure-track position as Special Materials Cataloguing Librarian.

Concordia University is one of Canada’s most dynamic universities in one of North America’s most livable cities. It reflects a unique blend of commitments to diversity, accessibility, social responsibility, and innovation. With over 43,000 students (6,300 international) and nearly 1,800 full-time and part-time professors, Concordia is recognized for offering a rich academic experience combined with strong community engagement.

Concordia University Libraries serves the lively university community from two campus libraries, the Georges Vanier Library at the Loyola campus and the R. Howard Webster Library at the downtown campus, as well as the Grey Nuns reading room. With a team of over 30 professional librarians, its services are founded upon the university’s strategic framework and academic plan. For more information about the services and operations of the Libraries, see http://library.concordia.ca/.

The Special Materials Cataloguing Librarian is a member of the Libraries professional team, reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Collection Services. The incumbent ensures that library users have rich and timely access to library materials by performing original and complex derived cataloguing for all formats, including print, non-print, and electronic formats, providing support for catalogue and collection maintenance operations and batch loading library catalogue records,

 The successful candidate will receive a probationary tenure-track position at Concordia University.

 Librarians are members of the Concordia University Faculty Association (CUFA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

 With the Associate University Librarian, Collection Services, and other Collection Services librarians, plans, directs, and evaluates delivery of the Division’s services to users and other units of the library, balancing appropriate standards of bibliographic control and timely access to library materials.

 Works closely with the Head, Cataloguing and Collection Maintenance, in planning and supporting the operations of Cataloguing and Collection Maintenance. 

 Provides original and complex derived cataloguing for library materials in all formats and subject areas as needed, for Special Collections as well as for the general collection.

Develops procedures, trains staff, and provides assistance in the cataloguing of media, serials, electronic resources, theses, and other special and complex materials.

Performs authority control, resolves complex authority, cataloguing and post-cataloguing problems.

Ensures evaluation and batch loading of MARC and other metadata record sets into the catalogue.

Monitors cataloguing and metadata standards development and changes in cataloguing practices and policies; analyzes impact and supports changes in local practice.

Collaborates with Systems, and other library divisions to ensure that cataloguing policies and procedures maximize system capabilities for providing a rich discovery environment for users.

Participates in Library, University, and external committees and working groups.

Undertakes project manager roles or contributes to special assignments and projects, as assigned.

Keeps current with changing professional and research expectations, service requirements, and developments in academic libraries. Keeps up with new literature and research developments in areas of specialization.

QUALIFICATIONS

A graduate degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association, or approved equivalent education and training acceptable for membership in the Corporation of Professional Librarians of Québec.

Minimum of two (2) years of professional original cataloguing experience with library resources in a variety of formats, preferably in an academic or research library environment, using RDA, Library of Congress classification and subject headings, and MARC 21 formats, with demonstrated high level of cataloguing knowledge and ability.

Knowledge of trends and developments in metadata, academic library cataloguing, and RDA standards.

Knowledge of bibliographic and authority record maintenance in an automated environment.

Knowledge of emerging technologies to improve access to library materials, including the exposure of local catalogue information on the web.

Familiarity with processing operations relating to catalogue database maintenance, including experience with software for batch loading of library records such as MarcEdit or Excel.

 Familiarity with the cataloguing module of an integrated library system. Innovative Interfaces preferred. Familiarity with OCLC Connexion.

 Ability to effectively plan and organize multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously, including project management experience.

 Initiative and leadership skills, with willingness to collaborate, and negotiate solutions with diverse groups.

 Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills, flexibility, curiosity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.

 Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong service orientation.

 Ability to organize and conduct one-on-one or small group training and instructional activities.

 Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Ability to prepare and present quality written and oral reports.

 Oral and written fluency in English required. Oral fluency and basic written French are assets. Reading knowledge of additional languages is an asset.

 Salary and Benefits

 Compensation and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefit package.

 Librarians are members of the Concordia University Faculty Association (CUFA). Responsibilities include research, publication and service to meet requirements for tenure and promotion.

 Concordia University is committed to employment equity.

 Application Procedure

 Interested candidates must supply the following in one (1) single attachment:

• a letter of interest;
• curriculum vitae, which includes a statement of your citizenship;
• the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.

 All qualified candidates will be considered. Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

 Candidates should apply in confidence by email to Ms. Sandra Biron, Library Personnel Assistant, at [log in to unmask]

 Applications must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016.

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5. [LIBJOBS] Job Posting- Metadata Librarian-New Mexico State University

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY seeks a dynamic, creative, versatile and user-oriented colleague for the position of Metadata Librarian (Posting #1600024F). This position provides the opportunity for a recent graduate or an experienced metadata management librarian to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. This is a 9 month tenure-track position.

Please visit our website https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/24555 for detailed job description, on-line application and guidelines. The online application is the "official" document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. 

NMSU is an EO/AA Employer

For more information on the library, go to the Library’s webpage:

http://lib.nmsu.edu/

New Mexico State University home page:

http://www.nmsu.edu/

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6. [sla-dmah] FW: Job Posting - Head, Museum Library, University of Pennsylvania's Archaeology & Anthropology Museum Library, Philadelphia, PA

Head, Museum Library - University of Pennsylvania's Archaeology & Anthropology Museum Library, Philadelphia, PA

Summary

Penn Libraries seeks an accomplished, energetic, service-oriented and creative librarian to serve the Univ. of Pennsylvania's Archaeology & Anthropology Museum Library. This position carries a number of responsibilities including serving as the primary library research and collections liaison to the Department of Anthropology; supporting the core curatorial areas within the Penn Museum; and supporting the museum's departments of Academic Engagement and Learning Programs. This position will provide liaison services to Museum curators, keepers, staff, and related interdisciplinary and area studies constituencies on campus. Also critical to this position is creative engagement with the wide variety of graduate and undergraduate students affiliated with the museum. The Museum Library provides access to and support for new, innovative forms of digital scholarship, scholarly communication, and pedagogy in ancient, archaeological, and anthropological studies and this position will be central to helping coordinate these conversations with a diverse group of librarians, faculty, students, and museum staff.

The museum librarian will:
Build current and retrospective collections in all formats; manage general and restricted endowed acquisitions funds; coordinate preservation, digitization, and other aspects of collection maintenance, including selection for offsite storage; and provide general and specialized research assistance for Penn Museum staff, Penn faculty and students, visiting research fellows and scholars from the US and abroad. The librarian provides public services and bibliographic instruction in the use of print and electronic resources in various library and classroom settings; creates resource guides and web sites to assist students and researchers; consults with staff in the Information Processing Center to facilitate timely acquisitions and processing; and coordinates service and collection policies closely with other subject specialist and area studies librarians. This position also will have some supervisory responsibilities including oversight of general circulation and access services, document delivery services, and library facilities. This librarian represents Penn in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations.

Under the supervision of the Fisher Fine Arts Head Librarian, this position falls within the Teaching, Research, and Learning Directorate.

Requirements:

·         An ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science or equivalent combination of education and professional library experience

·         Demonstrated academic strength in a field pertinent to Anthropology, Archaeology, or Museum Studies.

·         3-5 years professional library work in an academic or research library

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully and collegially with a diverse group of colleagues and scholars

·         A demonstrated understanding of current developments in information and museum studies

·         Significant experience with research tools available for the use of researchers in the humanities.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or Museum Studies

·         Broad familiarity with academic research in the fields represented within the Museum;

·         Reading proficiency in a foreign language

·         Experience conducting instruction in an academic setting or experience with public outreach programs or equivalent experience with instruction, outreach, and assistance for individual researchers

·         Supervisory experience

·         Experience managing budgets

·         A record of demonstrated experience with technology and digital projects

·         Strong familiarity with teaching and research technologies supported by an academic or research library

·         Demonstrated success working collaboratively with all levels of users and staff, across all functions of the library system

·         Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment

Applicants apply at:  http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/16322

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7. [@ALA_JobLIST]  Librarian Part-time Pool (South Orange County Community College District, California) http://bit.ly/24SXP2J  #jobs #libraryjobs

http://joblist.ala.org/jobseeker/job/27298857

Librarian Part-time Pool
 
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu
 
Representative Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Provide reference assistance to library users and instruct library workshops as assigned. Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and in-service activities. Assignments may include days, evenings, and/or weekends.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
The successful candidate must meet one of the following criteria: 
 
1. Master’s degree in library science, library and information science OR the equivalent from an accredited college or university; OR 
 
2. Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990), OR 
 
3. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of item 1 above. (Applicants applying on the basis of equivalency must complete all Equivalency questions on their application in addition to all other required materials).
 
Conditions of Employment:
 
Part-time, temporary, hourly assignments are on an as needed basis.
 
This is an ONGOING recruitment. We accept part time faculty applications all year long; when the department or division has a need to fill, they refer to the “pool” of part time faculty applications on file.
 
APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES 
 
All interested applicants must complete an online Part Time Academic Application located on our Employment Web site at https://jobs.socccd.edu. All required documents must also be submitted (may be attached online). 
 
Any inquiries may be directed to:
 
Office of Human Resources 
 
South Orange County Community College District 
 
28000 Marguerite Parkway 
 
Mission Viejo, CA 92692 
 
(949) 582-4850
 
NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.  
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER