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THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LIBRARIES

Database Management Librarian

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Libraries is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and creative librarian committed to excellence in service for the Database Management Librarian position.  Working in a team environment and reporting to the Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services, the primary function of this position is to ensure the integrity of the University Libraries online catalog.  Specific responsibilities for the position include managing the daily database maintenance activities and supervising the Database Maintenance Unit; developing and implementing policies and procedures pertaining to database maintenance; coordinating authority control; identifying database maintenance projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program.  2-3 years of experience in cataloging or database maintenance in an academic library; experience using OCLC and an integrated library system; knowledge of AACR2, LC classification and subject headings, MARC formats, and authority control standards; awareness of  new trends and emerging technologies in cataloging and database maintenance; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multifaceted, changing academic environment; computer skills including familiarity with desktop applications and a general knowledge of the Internet; excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, initiative, and flexibility; commitment to professional growth.

Strongly Preferred:  Supervisory experience; experience in authority control; experience with Voyager; experience working with government documents.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Full-time position for non-tenure-earning renewable appointment of up to three years (annual renewal based upon satisfactory performance review, need, and funding).  Competitive salary.  Excellent benefits.  Moving allowance may be available.

The University of Alabama Libraries maintains membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, Lyrasis, and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries and employs the Voyager Integrated Library System.  The University Libraries occupies a place of campus leadership in the transformation of the scholarly communication system.  The Libraries' homepage may be accessed at http://www.lib.ua.edu<http://www.lib.ua.edu/>.

TO APPLY:

Please apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Search postings for requisition number 0803117. A letter of application, resume, and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references should be included.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER