Head of Cataloging / Metadata Services (Main Library) (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)
June 15th, 2010Head of Cataloging / Metadata Services (Main Library) (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)
Company Description:
Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including housing, annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.
Job Description:
The American University in Cairo Libraries and Learning Technologies (LLT) seeks an experienced cataloging / metadata librarian to provide leadership in a period of change in the library and university. The AUC Library is a significant supplier of original Arabic catalog records to WorldCat, and of Arabic name and Islamic subject headings to the LC.
Reporting to the Director for Collections, the successful candidate will have overall management of and quality control in the Cataloging/Metadata Services Department. Sets priorities, allocates resources, and develops plans, policies and practices within the department; administers operations for original and copy cataloging of print, multi-media resources, electronic monographs, serials, and databases using MARC or metadata formats; administers end-processing functions; provides leadership for a multi-cultural, knowledgeable staff in an environment of anticipated change; creates a positive work environment.
Requirements:
The candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS, excellent oral and written English, and 3-5 years’ progressively responsible experience in design and maintenance of cataloging workflow. Knowledge of the cataloging and related modules of Innovative Millennium is required. A second Masters degree, working knowledge of other languages, and experience in a multicultural environment are highly desirable but not mandatory.
Additional Information:
This is a Faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor. The position will remain open until filled. Preferred starting date is September 1, 2010. Full description and requirements of the position are at http://library.aucegypt.edu/about/employment.htm
Application Instructions:
All applicants must submit the following documents via online:
a) an updated C.V (upload via Step 2 in the next page);
b) a letter of interest;
c) List names & contact information of at least three references familiar with your professional background;
d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF).
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