Job announcement - Catalog Librarian, University of Connecticut Sandy Gallup 30 Jun 2005 17:35 UTC
Job posting and description is available at: http://www.lib.uconn.edu/about/employment/professional/05A459.htm Catalog Librarian, Catalog & Metadata Services Team, Collections Services, University of Connecticut Libraries Working as a member of the Catalog and Metadata Services Team in the Collections Services Area, and reporting to the Team Leader, the incumbent performs primarily original and some complex adaptive cataloging in a wide range of formats, including monographs, serials, online resources, video, and digital objects; participates in defining, documenting, and implementing local cataloging standards and workflows, as well as in the development and implementation of standards, policies, and procedures for the creation and editing of cataloging records in MARC and other metadata formats, for print, electronic and digital library materials. Required qualifications include: ALA accredited graduate-level library degree; basic knowledge of issues relating to bibliographic treatment, authority control and knowledge access management; knowledge of cataloging standards including Library of Congress classification schedules and subject headings, AACR2, MARC or other metadata formats; ability to organize work independently, exercise individual initiative, be flexible in a dynamic work setting of shifting priorities and function in a team-based environment. Preferred qualifications include: Previous experience in creating original records or editing complex copy in one or more formats; experience with the Voyager library management system and OCLC; prior professional experience in an academic or research library; knowledge of or experience with non-MARC metadata schemes and the ability to participate in the analysis and use of metadata standards for digital collections. Application Procedures: Submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to Deborah Stansbury Sunday, Director of Library Administrative Services, University of Connecticut Libraries, Unit 2005A, 369 Fairfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269-2005. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates. For more information about the University of Connecticut, the University Libraries or for a complete position description, please visit our web page at http://www.lib.uconn.edu/about/recruitment/ Sandy Gallup Catalog and Metadata Services Team Leader University of Connecticut U-2005 BC Storrs, CT 06269-2005 Voice: 860-486-1161 Fax: 860-486-6493