MARC Database Manager - MIT Libraries Marcia Tuttle 14 Aug 2000 13:33 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 09:32:28 -0400 From: Wayne Jones <waynej@MIT.EDU> Subject: MARC Database Manager - MIT Libraries MARC Database Manager (Librarian I or II) RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the management of MARC Bibliographic, Authorities and Holdings Format records according to national standards within MIT Libraries' local system. Takes leadership role in planning for and enabling the utilization of various external source records within the local system. Serves as technical liaison for MARC-based vendor projects and facilitates the integration of MARC and other metadata received from external providers. Works collaboratively with the Library Systems Manager and with monograph and serials cataloging staff to ensure the integrity of MARC records management, including the setup of system parameters for record loading, data integrity and indexing. Manages the formulation and coordination of software testing that impacts the MARC database and may write/review specifications for local system enhancements. Oversees the management of vendor-supplied and local system-generated quality control reports related to bibliographic data and post-cataloging authorities processing. Assists with projects involving migration of MARC data within the existing local system and to a new Integrated Library System (ILS), expected to be implemented by July 2001. Supervises student and support staff responsible for database quality control and oversees database maintenance work conducted in the local system cataloging module. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program. Substantive knowledge of USMARC bibliographic, authorities, and holdings standards. Knowledge of AACR2, LC classification, LCSH, and authority control. Experience with an automated bibliographic utility such as OCLC or RLIN and an integrated library system required. Demonstrated interest and aptitude for information technologies and a high degree of computer literacy. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to provide effective supervision of support and student staff. Evidence of initiative, flexibility, and ability to work collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment. (Three years professional experience required for appointment at Librarian II level.) HIRING SALARY: $36,000 minimum (Librarian I) $41,000 minimum (Librarian II). Actual salary will depend on experience. The MIT Libraries include five major subject libraries (architecture and planning; engineering; humanities; science; management and social sciences) and several branch libraries in specialized subject areas. The Libraries contain more than 2.3 million printed volumes, over 19,000 serial subscriptions, and extensive collections of microforms, maps, slides, photographs, sound recordings, printed music, manuscripts, motion pictures, and videotapes. The Libraries' automated system is Geac Advance. The public catalog, Barton, is available within the Libraries and on the campus network. The Libraries' webpage (http://libraries.mit.edu/) presents information about library services, access to numerous databases, and links to pertinent Internet resources. MIT Libraries maintain membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Boston Library Consortium, and OCLC through NELINET. Bibliographic Access Services is one of three collection services departments. The staff of 14 people includes 5 librarians and 9 FTE support staff who are engaged in monograph cataloging and the maintenance of bibliographic and holdings data for Barton, the MIT Libraries' online system. MIT offers excellent benefits including tuition assistance and a relocation allowance. The MIT Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and fosters professional growth of its staff with management training, travel funding for professional meetings, and a professional research grant program. MIT is a smoke-free campus. Review of applications will begin immediately. Complete applications, which consist of a cover letter, resume, and names and addresses of three current references should be mailed to: Search Committee for MARC Database Manager (EL) The Libraries, Room 14S-216 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4307 MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates. ___________ Wayne Jones Serials Cataloging, MIT, 14E-210A | (617) 253-4637 | waynej@mit.edu