Job Description
The University of Denver Libraries seeks an energetic, creative, and progressive professional for the position of Cataloging and Metadata Librarian. This position serves as the expert/lead on cataloging practices and policies within the Cataloging Department and throughout the University of Denver Libraries, overseeing all aspects of cataloging and bibliographic and authority control. Competitive salary. Applications received by May 23, 2014 will receive first consideration. Learn more about the position and apply online at: www.dujobs.org
Additional Info & Requirements
Required Experience:
- Masters’ degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent
- Minimum of two years recent cataloging experience
- Minimum of one year experience in supervision, workflow management, and metadata project management
- Experience cataloging a variety of bibliographic and physical formats
- Experience cataloging materials through a networked cataloging utility such as OCLC, in an integrated library system, such as Sierra
- Experience in performing name, series, and subject authority work
- Ability to train staff and prepare effective training material and other documentation
- Catalog maintenance experience, particularly in quality control issues related to access to library resources
- Understanding of how cataloging decisions impact all areas of the ILS
- Understanding of metadata best practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of AACR2, RDA, MARC21, LCSH, LC classification, and of development and trends in the field
- Knowledge of one or more foreign languages
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated management, organizational, and analytical skills; creative and innovative problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead, supervise, and work in a team environment
- Flexibility in response to changing circumstances
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in an academic or research library
- Three or more years’ experience supervising staff in a cataloging department
- Minimum of two years recent cataloging experience
- Experience working with systems utilized by the University of Denver Libraries, such as Sierra, Encore, Summon, and MarcEdit
- Familiarity with the programs of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), and training in authority creation according to NACO and SACO standards
- Knowledge of emerging metadata standards and frameworks such as BIBFRAME, FRBR, and FRAD
- Awareness of electronic resource management, digital preservation, and scholarly communication issues as they relate to cataloging
- Knowledge of user experience design, particularly as it affects access to resources in a library catalog
The Community
The University of Denver (DU), the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region, enrolls over 11,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Denver as a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. The University is located in a residential neighborhood of Denver, a vibrant and diverse city offering an array of cultural attractions and recreational activities in the nearby mountains. For more information about the library and the University of Denver visit: http://www.du.edu.
HR Info
If you have questions regarding this position please contact Kevin Clair at 303-871-3434.
SALARY, RANK, BENEFITS:
Competitive salary. Faculty status, non-tenure track appointment, with rank depending on experience and qualifications. Faculty hired at the rank of Assistant Professor are required to apply for promotion to Associate Professor in or before the sixth year. An initial appointment above Assistant Professor is possible if experience, scholarship, and service are determined, through a faculty appointment process, to be consistent with library faculty guidelines for each academic rank. All promotions in rank and extensions of contract are based upon performance in three core areas of responsibility: librarianship, scholarship/research, and service. Generous benefits package; for more details please visithttp://www.du.edu/hr/benefits/index.html
Instructions for candidates:
Candidates must apply online through www.dujobs.org to be considered, and upload a CV and cover letter. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please click "New Resume/CV" at the bottom of the page to begin an application.
Applications received by May 23, 2014 will receive first consideration; however, applications are reviewed as submitted and it is in your best interest to complete your application as quickly as possible after the position is posted.
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.