Position announcement Kathi Jakubowski 20 Oct 2006 13:01 UTC
UWM Libraries Monographs/Head of Monographs Senior Academic Librarian – Position #6522 Responsibilities: This position supports the UWM research and teaching mission through the effective and efficient management of the Libraries’ Monographs Department. The incumbent manages the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of 25,000+ new titles added annually. The incumbent manages the staff in the Monographs Department. The incumbent is responsible for identifying current and future cataloging and metadata needs, and for developing procedures to meet them. S/he reports to the Assistant Director of Technical Services and Collections. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; Five years post-MLS relevant professional experience; Experience with OCLC, or another bibliographic utility and automated library system, preferably Voyager; Working knowledge of the use and application of cataloging tools, such as AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, and MARC21 formats; Awareness of current trends and issues in cataloging and metadata; Knowledge and understanding of current acquisitions standards and practices; Ability to work independently, exercise individual initiative, and demonstrate flexibility; Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Minimum one-year supervisory experience; Excellent analytical, problem-solving, customer service and organizational skills; Commitment to fostering and building a diverse workforce. Preferred: Experience in an academic library; Experience with acquisitions operations in an integrated library system; Experience with the application of metadata schemes to organize and provide access to digital collections; Reading knowledge of one foreign language; Second advanced degree in relevant field. Terms of Appointment: This is a full-time probationary academic staff appointment, annual (12-month basis). Salary range 6, $50,550(A) minimum, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits included – health insurance, pension, and more. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume, transcripts, and names/addresses of three current professional references. Please submit applications to: Craig Wesley Interim Head, Personnel Department UWM Libraries PO Box 604 Milwaukee, WI 53201 414-229-6201 wesleyc@uwm.edu Applications must be postmarked on or before November 24th, 2006. UWM is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer. For the UWM Campus Security Report see www.cleryact.uwm.edu, or call the Office of Student Life at 414-229-4632 for a paper copy. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request. -- Kathi L. Jakubowski Head Serials Cataloger UWM Libraries 2311 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211 (414)229-4752 e-mail: kathij@uwm.edu