Cataloging & Metadata Librarian, Rochester, New York--Search Reopened Marcia Trauernicht 06 Jul 2004 18:13 UTC
Cataloging & Metadata Librarian Wallace Library, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York Date Open: 06/23/04 (Search reopened) RIT's Wallace Library seeks a service-oriented librarian to join a team of dedicated individuals in providing access to print and digital collections by applying new approaches to description, subject analysis and classification in the online environment of a complex, dynamic academic library. This position reports to the Head of Cataloging. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree, with three to four years of original cataloging experience. Knowledge of trends in access to digital information and emerging metadata standards. Prior experience with an integrated library system and a bibliographic utility. Experience in using microcomputer applications in a cataloging environment and in using the World Wide Web. Must be a self-directed, innovative and flexible team player, able to meet goals, with excellent interpersonal, analytical, written, verbal and organizational skills. Desired: At least three year's post-MLS cataloging experience. Expert knowledge of AACR2-R, LCRIs, LCSH, LC Classification, US MARC (MARC21) formats and authority control practices and procedures within an academic, large public or special library setting. Extensive experience with an integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces preferred) and a bibliographic utility (OCLC WorldCat/Connexion preferred). Experience with OCLC's Cataloging MicroEnhancer software and OCLC's PromptCat service. Experience in using HTML, Dublin Core, EAD and/or XML. Complete job description as MS Word document available here: http://wally.rit.edu/info/CatalogingandMetadataLibrarian12-03-03.doc <http://wally.rit.edu/info/CatalogingandMetadataLibrarian12-03-03.doc> Salary and Benefits: 40's, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits: http://finweb.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits/ <http://finweb.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits/> . Job Setting: Dynamic academic library with a great staff of 46 at a progressive, technical university in upstate New York. Library services approximately 15,300 students and 3150 faculty/staff, maintains approximately 400,000 volumes and over 150 electronic databases. Visit our Library Website at: http://wally.rit.edu <http://wally.rit.edu/> . Closing Date: Applications accepted immediately until position filled. Send electronic resume with cover letter and three references (with names, addresses, phone numbers, email) to Sue Roethel Gioia by email: srgwml@rit.edu <mailto:srgwml@rit.edu> . Please indicate your source for this job ad. RIT is an EOE/AA employer.