Position: Head of Acquisitions and Metadata Services

Reports to: Dean of Libraries
Marquette University, Raynor Memorial Libraries seek an innovative and dynamic librarian with strong leadership and managerial skills for the position of Head of Acquisitions and Metadata Services. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this position manages a department of seven librarians (direct supervision) and nine support staff; sets policy for monographic acquisitions and cataloging, metadata creation, authority control, database maintenance and physical processing of library materials; responds to and anticipates user needs; plans for future activities and projects in accordance with new developments in resource discovery; serves as a member of Administrative Council, and collaborates with colleagues in library-wide planning, budgeting and policy development.
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Firm Technical Services Librarian

Large DC office of international law firm seeks experienced Technical Services Librarian to serve as the Firm library’s principal specialist for the functions specific to cataloging, serials and maintenance of access to the library’s intellectual resources. Primary responsibilities include working with the Systems and Technology Manager to ensure overall operational efficiency of the Technical Services department and establish Firmwide policies, standards, and procedures in the area of technical services. In addition, this position performs daily technical services work in an area of expertise (cataloging and serials); collects and analyzes Technical Services’ statistics and then prepares reports; and assists in providing direction and training to all Firm library technical service staff.
Successful candidates must have excellent communication (oral-written) skills; possess the ability to work independently; demonstrate initiative; set priorities and see projects through completion; meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities; handle several tasks simultaneously; and work within a team setting. Masters in Library or Information Science; working knowledge of MARC, AACR2, OCLC Connexion and other library technical service tools; and a minimum three years of progressively responsible technical services experience in an automated environment required. Law library and knowledge of and experience with integrated library systems, such as Innovative Interfaces are preferred.

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to washingtonhr@jonesday.com. Principles only; EOE.

Title:
Project Librarian (2-year appointment)

Department: Library
Job Summary:

The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute seeks candidates for a two-year, full-time position of Project Librarian to oversee a program to barcode the collection, apply RFID tags, reconcile records in the online catalog, as well as to enhance the catalog by acquiring authority review services and table-of-contents information. The Project Librarian reports to the Collections Management Librarian.
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Systems and Catalog Services Librarian
Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Mount Saint Mary College seeks a creative, technologically savvy, and pro-active librarian to manage and maintain all aspects of Curtin Library’s integrated library management system (currently III Millennium) and to direct all cataloging activities. Reporting to the library director, the systems and catalog librarian provides leadership in enhancing and improving access to library resources through the full utilization of the Millennium system, user-focused development of the online catalog, and the maintenance of an accurate and relevant bibliographic database. Works collaboratively with librarians and staff to explore, learn, and implement new technologies, with a focus on the library system and OPAC. Troubleshoots library hardware and software and works closely with the college’s Information Technology staff. Supervises the copy cataloger and performs original cataloging. Keeps current with trends, innovations, and best practices affecting library systems and catalogs. Participates in the library’s instruction program, reference service, and collection development. Is expected to be professionally active and active in college service.

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ACQUISITIONS/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT/CATALOGING LEARNING RESOURCES
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Plans and directs the technical services functions of acquisitions, collection development, and cataloging. Manages all activities associated with acquisitions, including bibliographic searching, ordering, receiving, claiming, and invoice processing. Leads collection development, the selection and weeding of materials in all formats to support the college curriculum. Approves and monitors budget expenditures. Oversees the cataloging and processing of materials. Develops policies and procedures related to these functions. Directs work of classified support staff. Provides vision and leadership that both reflects current needs and anticipates future trends in the evolving library and information environment. Participates in working the Reference Desk and in conducting library orientations/workshops as needed. Other duties as assigned.

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Metadata Librarian (#2949)
Hunter Library seeks an enthusiastic librarian with strong interest in emerging metadata schema to join its service-oriented staff.

The Metadata Librarian will play a major role in planning and implementing digital projects including exploring new technologies in metadata applications; metadata scheme adaptation; developing standards, policies and procedures; training library staff and partners to create and apply metadata; conducting project assessment; and project management. The metadata librarian will create metadata using both emerging and traditional metadata schema. The ideal candidate will work well with diverse stakeholders, be able to manage complex workflows and be capable of creating digital projects that have both immediate appeal and lasting significance.

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