Electronic Resources/Non-Print Materials Cataloger - University of Maryland
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Electronic Resources/NonPrint Materials Cataloger Posting Date: Jun 25, 2010
website: http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), an Honors University in Baltimore, Maryland, invites applications for the Electronic Resources/NonPrint Materials Cataloger position. The successful candidate will, under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, perform original and complex copy cataloging for electronic resources and nonprint materials, provide leadership relating to electronic resource acquisitions, cataloging, and user discovery, and as needed train and supervise staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, this position performs original and complex copy cataloging of electronic resources, including ejournals, ebooks, and other eresource collections and nonprint materials. This position edits and oversees maintenance of eresource catalog records and resolves problems as they are referred by library staff and users. Working with other Library Faculty members to develop strategies relating to electronic resource acquisitions, cataloging, and user discovery as well as exploring issues related to the role of the online catalog in providing seamless access to eresources will be part of the job responsibilities. This position also provides leadership for coordinating local cataloging practices with developing national standards. As needed, this position supervises and trains staff, develops and documents procedures, and other special projects and duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
ALA-MLS by time of appointment. Knowledge of AACR2r, LCSH, LC Classification, and MARC21 formats. Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging electronic and digital resources as well as cataloging a wide variety of nonprint formats. Candidates with demonstrated experience with integrated library systems, preferably Ex Libris will be given preference. Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and student assistants. Preferred: Experience with an open URL link resolver such as SFX. Reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages.
CAMPUS CONTEXT:
UMBC, an honors university in Maryland, serves more than 9,400 undergraduates and 2,500 graduate students through a full range of undergraduate programs in the physical and biological sciences, social and behavioral sciences, engineering, mathematics, information technology, humanities and visual and performing arts, as well as 27 master’s degree programs, 21 doctoral degree programs and seven graduate certificate programs. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership. The University’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the Library has led to investment in extensive technological development and online resources
(http://www.umbc.edu/library) complementing a superb facility enlarged and renovated in 1995, and holding more than 1,000,000 volumes. For more information on UMBC see http://www.umbc.edu.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Position is a 12-month library faculty appointment at anticipated rank of Librarian I. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Minimum salary: $50,000, comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will be expected to meet library and university requirements for reappointment, promotion, and permanent status.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best consideration, please respond July 30, 2010. Send letter of application addressing position requirements, resumé, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Larry Wilt, Director, Library 353, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland, 21250 or .
UMBC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER