University of California, Davis General Library Announcement of Vacancy Position: Electronic Resources Serials Librarian Salary: Assistant Librarian I to Associate Librarian IV ($37,920 - $52,620) Open: Immediately Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Head of the Serials Department, the Electronic Resources Serials Librarian is responsible for developing local cataloging policy and documentation for serials and electronic continuing resources; provides training in cataloging and the use of online systems; serves as the department's primary resource person on cataloging issues; catalogs and classifies resources in a variety of languages and formats using AACR2, LC Classification, LCSH and MARC21; investigates alternative methods for producing bibliographic records for digital materials including uses of different metadata schemes and automated processes. The Electronic Resources Serials Librarian takes a lead role in cataloging and formulating bibliographic control and access policies for continuing resources in electronic formats. Participates in planning and decision-making for the department and serves on library committees. The library uses the ExLibris Aleph integrated library system, including SFX and Metalib software. It contributes bibliographic records and holdings to the California Digital Library's Melvyl union catalog. OCLC is the library's utility for cataloging and interlibrary loan. UC Davis participates in the CDL Shared Cataloging Program as a receiving library for CDL shared acquisitions. The Serials Department (2 librarians, 18 classified staff) is responsible for acquisition, receipt, cataloging, inventory control and database maintenance of continuing resources in a variety of languages and formats. Serials Department staff work closely with the Monographs Department (5 librarians, 16 classified staff) to coordinate policy and procedures for bibliographic control and access to the full range of library materials. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent; cataloging experience or recent coursework; knowledge of current cataloging principles and procedures relevant to serials including AACR2, MARC21, LC classification and LC subject headings; interest in the issues and standards related to the bibliographic control of electronic resources; strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills; solid facility using personal computers and the Internet; flexibility to work with multiple assignments and priorities; ability to adapt to rapid change and to exercise creativity and initiative; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a culturally diverse environment; effective oral and written communication skills; reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages; effective human relations skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with public and technical services staff at all levels; evidence of commitment to professional growth and development. Desired Qualifications: Recent cataloging experience in an academic library; experience with OCLC or other major bibliographic utility; experience with contributing records to a union catalog; familiarity with emerging metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, XML, etc.); experience cataloging materials in electronic formats; experience training/teaching and preparing documentation; supervisory or management experience. The Environment: The UC Davis General Library (www.lib.ucdavis.edu) ranks among the top 35 research libraries in North America, with current holdings of over 2.9 million volumes, including over 41,000 currently received serials. The General Library is an active partner with the California Digital Library (http://www.cdlib.org/), and is currently embarking on several digital library collections initiatives. The University of California, Davis campus (www.ucdavis.edu) is a multicultural environment that supports equality and respect for differences based on gender, cultural ethnicity, level of disability and sexual preference and has a strong commitment to create a diverse community of faculty, staff and students. It has an enrollment of over 28,000 students, offering a range of academic programs including Colleges of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Engineering, and Letters & Science; Schools of Management, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and several research institutes such as the Bodega Marine Laboratory. Davis is a pleasant, environment-oriented community of 55,000 in a college-town setting. Davis is ideally located for many recreational, cultural, and professional activities. It is within easy driving distance of Sacramento, California's capital city, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains/Lake Tahoe area, Berkeley, San Francisco, the Napa Valley wine country, and the Pacific Coastal areas. The University and surrounding communities sponsor a wide range of cultural events. Benefits: Librarians are academic appointees. They earn 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per annum. The University has an excellent retirement system which is coordinated with Social Security. Several health, dental, and vision plans are currently provided by the University. Group term life insurance and reduced enrollment fees are available. To Apply: Applicants should send letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references (including current supervisor) to: Debbie Ojakangas Library Administration University of California 100 North West Quad Davis, CA 95616 Phone: (530) 752-3444 Fax: (530) 752-6899 Email: daojakangas@ucdavis.edu Screening of applications will begin January 6, 2003 and the position is open until filled. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The University of California does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veterans status, medical condition, ancestry, or marital status. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Call (530) 752-2071 for more information. Speech or hearing impaired persons may dial (530) 752-7320 (TDD).
