THE POSITION
Reporting to the Head of the Metadata and Cataloging Initiatives Unit, the E-resources Metadata Librarian manages cataloging workflows for monographic and integrating electronic resources. This position works collaboratively within and outside the department to implement e-resources metadata strategies that best support library operations and discovery. The E-resources Metadata Librarian coordinates and contributes to the cataloging of monographic and integrating e-resources. This position also leads cataloging remediation and enrichment projects to ensure optimal discovery of the Libraries' collections.
The successful candidate will have the ability to thrive in a future-oriented Libraries environment, and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. This is a full-time position with a flexible start date.
This position is not tenure eligible. Please see the Librarian Personnel Code for the Librarian promotion process.
The University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union, Local 925 (SEIU 925) are currently in the process of negotiating their first collective bargaining agreement. This position is subject to the collective bargaining agreement and represented by SEIU 925. For more information and updates on the bargaining process, please visit https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/seiu-925-libraries.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Identifies metadata options for e-resource packages that best support library operations and timely discovery.
- Creates record import profiles and performs batch record loading, maintenance, and enhancement.
- Analyzes monographic e-resource package entitlements and addresses gaps in discoverability.
- Coordinates the distribution of cataloging requests for monographic and integrating e-resources to other catalogers.
- Contributes to original and complex copy cataloging (bibliographic description, subject and genre/form analysis, classification, and authority control) of monographic and integrating e-resources using OCLC/MARC tagging, Resource Description & Access (RDA), LC-PCC Policy Statements and Program for Cooperative Cataloging guidelines, Library of Congress classification, and Library of Congress subject headings, genre/form terms, and demographic group terms.
- Contributes headings to the national authority files through NACO and SACO; may participate in BIBCO by contributing full level PCC records to OCLC. May serve as a cataloging liaison between the department and selected library units.
- Assesses metadata integrity and leads cataloging remediation and enrichment projects.
- Develops and maintains department documentation related to e-resource cataloging and cataloging remediation and enrichment.
- May recruit, hire, train and supervise student and/or hourly employees.
- Pursues opportunities for professional growth aligned with position responsibilities, and professional interests and goals. Follows trends in the profession and continually updates knowledge of issues and current developments as they relate to the position.
- Contributes to the UW Libraries and the profession through productive service in professional associations, consortial activities, and University Libraries committees and task forces, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate appropriately, effectively, and positively. Uses the strategies in the Libraries' Personal Communication Responsibility Guidelines.
RANK
Position will be at the rank of Assistant, or Senior Assistant Librarian, depending on qualifications and background. See the Librarian Personnel Code for librarian rank appointment criteria, http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/hr/libpersonnelcode/view.
BENEFITS
Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 26 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.
SALARY
$54,000 minimum. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ANTICIPATED START DATE
While we hope to fill the position by Summer 2022, we are happy to work with the successful candidate to explore opportunities for an earlier or later start date.