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Subject: Position announcement: Metadata Librarian, Mann Library,Cornell
University
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 14:42:50 -0400
From: Yumin Jiang <yj16@cornell.edu>

Questions concerning this position can be addressed to William Kara,
Head
of Technical Services, Albert R. Mann Library (email:
wjk4@cornell.edu).  Applications should be directed to Susan Markowitz
(contact information listed below).

Apologies for cross-posting.
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Metadata Librarian, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University Library

Cornell University's Albert R. Mann Library invites applications for the
position of Metadata Librarian.  The Library is seeking an energetic,
innovative, and dedicated individual to join the Technical Services
team.

Albert R. Mann Library provides innovative information services for the
21st century and has achieved national renown for its digital library
initiatives. (http://www.mannlib.cornell.edu)  Mann Library's collection
of
agricultural, life sciences and related social sciences materials serves
the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Human
Ecology, and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell.   Mann
Library is considered to be the premier agricultural and life science
library within an academic institution in the United States and has won
several national awards.  Our principal user population numbers almost
10,000 and includes undergraduates, graduate students, faculty,
researchers, and staff.  Mann Library is the second largest of 19
libraries
that together constitute the Cornell University Library.

Responsibilities:  Responsible for facilitating access to serials and
electronic publications through cataloging and the application of
metadata.   Evaluates and analyzes models for organizing networked
information and helps devise and implement solutions.  Is responsible
for
providing recommendations on the types of metadata required for
effective
access to electronic publications, tracking developments on metadata
standards, and facilitating access to resources through original
cataloging
for a variety of formats (including the creation of both bibliographic
and
authority records).  Serves as a resource for a variety of serials
related
questions to staff throughout Technical Services.  Actively participates
in
the library's research and development efforts and in local and national
discussions relating to providing access, retrieval, and management of
resources regardless of format.

Qualifications:  Required: ALA accredited MLS or equivalent;
demonstrated
interest in the issues and standards related to serials, metadata,
cataloging, and information retrieval.  Excellent communication and
analytical skills, including the ability to work within a team
setting.  Solid facility with personal computers, information retrieval
software, and network navigation tools.  Interest in innovation and
professional development.  Desired: previous cataloging experience,
prior
professional experience in an academic or special library; working
knowledge of one or more foreign languages, and a background or interest
in
agriculture, the life sciences, or related social sciences.

Applications:  Requested by August 31, 2001.  Review of applications
begins
immediately and will continue until position is filled.   Rank and
salary
are dependent on experience and qualifications.  Informal, preliminary
applications will be accepted electronically with paper copy to
follow.  Send cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and
addresses of three references to:

Susan Markowitz, Director
Library Human Resources
201 Olin Library, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY  14853-5301
e-mail: libhr@cornell.edu

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
strongly committed to diversity.  We value qualified candidates who can
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.