Position Announcement --Technical Services Librarian HsiuLing Lin 14 Mar 2006 23:15 UTC
Technical Services Librarian The Oregon Institute of Technology Library invites applications for a faculty position to lead the Technical Services Department and be actively involved within the Library and University communities. The department includes acquisitions, serials, cataloging catalog maintenance, and metadata creation. This position plays a key role in the continuing development of the Klamath Waters Digital Library (http://klamathwaterlib.oit.edu/) The OIT Library serves the Klamath Falls campus of over 3000 students, as well as branch campuses in Portland and distance learning programs. The Library is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance. Librarians at OIT are hired with academic rank on 12 month appointments. Service to the profession and professional development are valued and supported by the institution. The Library seeks committed and enthusiastic professionals who thrive on working collaboratively in a collegial atmosphere. Essential Functions: * Provide leadership in the management of the Technical Services Department: developing department goals, policies and workflows; setting priorities; assigning tasks; tracking progress and outcomes achievement; and fostering staff development * Supervise 2.25 library technicians who have primary responsibilities in serials, acquisitions, copy cataloging, database maintenance and other technical services activities (binding, mending, etc.) * Provide expertise and leadership in the analysis and planning in support of the adoption, use, and management of metadata schema, strategies and tools * Perform original cataloging of digital objects, print materials and other items Other Responsibilities: * Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments * Provide reference assistance and instruction * Serve on library, university and consortium committees Requirements: * ALA accredited master's degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent * Two years relevant professional cataloging experience in an academic library or equivalent experience * Knowledge of cataloging principles and experience with AACR2, MARC , LC and metadata formats; knowledge of metadata/markup languages and experience in cataloging digital objects * Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic library services/resources * Experience with an integrated library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills * Ability to learn new skills quickly and to manage a variety of tasks and shifting priorities * Demonstrated leadership abilities, including supervisory/management experience * Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels and to work effectively in a collegial environment Preferred: * Experience with digital library management software, preferably CONTENTdm * Experience developing and implementing effective work routines and procedures. * Experience with PromptCat and MARCive * Experience teaching information literacy * Experience providing reference services. Salary commensurate with experience with a minimum salary in the mid $40,000 range. The Oregon University System offers a complete benefits package and low tuition rates for employees or their dependents for continuing education anywhere in the Oregon University System. Review of applications will begin March 20, 2006 and continue until filled. To apply, submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three professional references to Office of Human Resources # 06-66608, Oregon Institute of Technology, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Application materials can also be e-mailed to oithr@oit.edu <mailto:oithr@oit.edu> , or faxed 541-885-1115. For further information, contact Karen Kunz, Search Chair, at 541-885-1769 or by e-mail at karen.kunz@oit.edu. http://www.oit.edu/Default.aspx?DN=22783,4566,18,4,1,Documents OIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA employer. Shirley(Hsiu-Ling) Lin Technical Services Supervisor/Serials Manager Oregon Institute of Technology Library 3201 Campus Dr. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 hsiuling.lin@oit.edu Tel: 541-885-1780 Fax:541-885-1777