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Discovery Cataloger, University Libraries of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Apply by March 5, 2017)

  • 1.  Discovery Cataloger, University Libraries of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Apply by March 5, 2017)

    Posted Feb 14, 2017 10:23 AM

    Discovery Cataloger


     University Libraries of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro


     Reference #: 999061


    APPLY to: https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/postings/7871


    DEADLINE: 3/5/2017


    Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is classified by The Carnegie Foundation as a comprehensive doctoral, research university with “high research activity” and has been certified as a Community-engaged Institution. The University has a diverse student body, with an enrollment of approximately 19,400, and is located in the city of Greensboro in the Triad area of North Carolina. UNCG is one of four doctoral-granting institutions of the sixteen-campus University system and places strong emphasis on effective teaching as well as research and service to the community.


    POSITION DESCRIPTION:


    The University Libraries of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro seek an innovative, collaborative librarian to serve in the position of Discovery Cataloger. This position will assist in ensuring that the University Libraries provide efficient access to resources while adhering to national standards and best practices. This tenure-track position will work as part of a team that plans, implements, maintains, and assesses e-resources, metadata services, and authority control for the Libraries’ electronic collections and other initiatives. In this role, the Discovery Cataloger will collaborate with personnel in departments across the University Libraries, including Technical Services, Electronic Resources and Information Technology (ERIT), and Research, Outreach, and Instruction (ROI).


    The Discovery Cataloger works in the Technical Services Department. As a tenure-track member of the faculty, the incumbent will be expected to engage in scholarly activities and provide service to the University Libraries, the profession, and the community in accordance with departmental and institutional standards for tenure. Demonstrated professional achievement, professional service, and scholarly/creative activity are required for reappointment and tenure. 


    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:



    • A master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association

    • Demonstrated knowledge of current metadata standards, including Dublin Core, XML, and EAD

    • Proven ability to apply RDA, LCSH, MARC 21, and other cataloging standards

    • Experience with LC classification

    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, and openness to new ideas

    • Ability to work cooperatively and flexibly with a diverse staff in a rapidly changing environment, in a courteous and professional manner

    • Evidence of potential to maintain an ongoing program of professional involvement and development at a level that would merit reappointment and awarding of tenure

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills


     


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 



    • Cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting, and experience with cataloging electronic resources in a variety of forms

    • Experience with a national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, BIBCO, CONSER, or SACO)

    • Experience with OCLC Connexion and WorldShare Management Services (WMS)

    • Experience creating and managing original records for print and electronic resources

    • Experience working with an institutional repository

    • Awareness of emerging cataloging standards, including BIBFRAME and Linked Data

    • Experience as a team leader and/or supervisory experience

    • Experience managing metadata initiatives using CONTENTdm

    • Experience working with Open Journal Systems (OJS)

    • Experience with digitization projects

    • Project management skills


    APPLY to: https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/postings/7871