Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 13:52:12 -0500
From: Louise Rees <rees@POBOX.UPENN.EDU>
Subject: Job posting - University of Pennsylvania

University of  Pennsylvania Library
NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL POSITION VACANCY

Electronic Resources and Serials Cataloging Librarian
Patricia and Bernard Goldstein Information Processing Center

The University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Ivy League, is the
nation's first university, and is located in Philadelphia, with its
historical significance and landmarks. The Library has more than 5
million volumes and in excess of 35,500 current serial subscriptions. It
is a member of the Research Libraries Group, the Association of Research
Libraries and the Digital Library Federation. Penn uses Endeavor's
Voyager system, and the Original Cataloging Department is a participant
in the NACO, BIBCO and SACO components of the Program for Cooperative
Cataloging (PCC).

The University of Pennsylvania Library seeks a dynamic, creative and
forward thinking professional to assume responsibility for managing the
ongoing cataloging of electronic resources and serials. This position is
responsible to the Head, Original Cataloging Department, one of a number
of units that make up the Information Processing Center along with Shared
Cataloging, Serials, Monographic Acquisitions, Post-Cataloging, and
Research, Training and Quality Management (RTQM).

As the University of Pennsylvania Library rapidly develops the digital
library, there is a growing reliance on the descriptive and
organizational skills of staff in the Information Processing Center. The
Electronic Resources and Serials Cataloging Librarian will play a major
role in developing innovative methods to describe digital information, in
building crosswalks between MARC and other metadata, and in working with
staff outside the unit on metadata projects.

The successful candidate must have an understanding of current issues
affecting  cataloging in a rapidly changing information environment and
of trends in providing access to digital information, as well as
experience in cataloging serials. To be effective the candidate must also
possess strong collegial and interpersonal skills, be able to work
effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and flourish in
a high intensity work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 -   Supervises the cataloging of serials and electronic resources for
the University   Library.
-    Catalogs electronic/digital materials with MARC records and creates
non-MARC metadata records for national and local digital projects.
-    Collaborates with the Library's digital team to devise metadata
standards for the Library's digital presence.
-    Investigates, experiments with and implements new approaches for
creating and manipulating bibliographic data, including extended and
creative uses of metadata.
-    Acts as resource for digital library projects for establishing and
applying metadata standards.
-    Performs original and complex copy cataloging of serials
representing all levels of   difficulty, all subjects, languages and
formats according to national standards. This includes working with the
Special Collections cataloging librarian to catalog  rare serials.
-    Works closely with one high-level paraprofessional and assists same
in problem solving.
-    Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-    An accredited MLS degree or the equivalent in theory and practice
with up to 3 years    related experience.
-    Working knowledge of serials and electronic resources cataloging
procedures and principles including AACR2r, LCSH, LC classification,
MARC21 and CONSER standards.
-    Current awareness of national trends and developments in
cataloging, metadata standards and information retrieval.
-    Excellent analytic and problem solving skills.
-    Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and
time-management skills with strong service orientation.
-    Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
in a dynamic environment.
-    Reading knowledge of at least one European language and facility
in working with other western languages.
-    Ongoing commitment to professional development and growth.

SALARY:

Highly competitive with an excellent benefits package

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:

Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, a complete
resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references
who can address the suitability of the candidate for the responsibilities
above. Nominations and applications should be sent to Mr. Robert Eash,
Library Human Resources Officer, University of Pennsylvania Library, 3420
Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.  (e-mail to:
reash@pobox.upenn.edu)
Note: Applications received by April 1, 2001 will be given first
consideration.

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER