Head, Cataloging and Metadata Services
Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources

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The Head of the Cataloging and Metadata Services Department manages
bibliographic access and control processes in support of the collection and
service programs of the University Libraries. His/her professional
perspective is key in coordinating the development of the SULAIR discovery
and retrieval environment with other SULAIR departments, including the
Digital Services Group. The SULAIR discovery and retrieval environment
includes Socrates, the online catalog as well as federated search tools and
the SULAIR webspace.

The Catalog Department is responsible for original and complex cataloging
workflows and for database management, including coordination of record
loads, authority record processing, vendor services such as Marcadia, and
local maintenance transactions. Non-MARC metadata production support may be
placed within Catalog Department as well. Current major projects include
bibliographic support for burgeoning electronic collections, including mass
digitization projects, and provision for movement of materials to remote
shelving library.

Responsibilities: Manage the work of the Catalog Department in support of
the Libraries' short-and long-term requirements for cataloging and
metadata; develop goals, policies, local cataloging practices, and
priorities for the Department to address the needs. Manage and motivate
staff of over 30 FTE (including 12 exempt librarians) in four supervised
units to achieve department goals and to meet changing requirements for
cataloging, database integration, and electronic resource support.
Contribute leadership to the conceptual development of the SULAIR
information space. Immediate concerns include: federated searching;
improved access to serial content; relation of new data and content sources
to the online catalog; linkages among disparate access systems on campus
and beyond. Build a processing model in support of digital initiatives such
as creation of digital collections, creation of online finding aids, and
preservation efforts that utilize digital technology. Review, analyze, and
recommend for adoption appropriate discovery and retrieval tools for
digital content. Coordinate and advocate strategic directions and all
activities of the Department with the Libraries' Collections and Services
Program and Digital Services Group; participate actively in program
planning within Technical Services and the Libraries as a whole. Maintain
close and productive relationships with those groups both locally and
nationally involved in information environment development and standards
articulation; develop initiatives and partnerships with other research
libraries and organizations to reach common objectives. Encourage and
enable departmental participation in cooperative cataloging programs such
as the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC).

Qualifications: Requires interest and involvement in the emerging digital
information environment. Experience with related standards development is
highly desirable. Experience managing cataloging unit or metadata projects
in a medium to large setting is required. Prefer an academic library
background, though other complex information environment experience is
acceptable. Requires the ability to manage time, budget, and staff and to
meet deadlines in a complex, energetic environment. Experience with project
management, i.e., developing scope, targets, deadlines, is desirable.
Requires demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with all
levels of library staff and patrons, as well as external associates.
Excellent communication skills in writing and in person are essential.
Ability to adapt flexibly to a changing and sometimes ambiguous environment
is required. Requires either masters in library/information science,
Information Industry experience, or the equivalent in education and
experience.

Background: The libraries of Stanford University consist of roughly eight
million volumes and 500 staff; they include the University Libraries system
(SULAIR) and five school or institution libraries. SULAIR includes the main
research library (Green Library), eleven research branch libraries, and
Academic Computing. The Technical Services Program (TS) has over 120 FTE
staff under five departments: Acquisitions, Cataloging and Metadata
Services, Preservation, and Access Services. Our integrated library system,
Sirsi's Unicorn, holds nearly 5 million bibliographic records. SUL/AIR
Academic Staff

To Apply:  Use the Stanford University Job Search Web Site. Requisition No.
is 007034. Direct link is:
http://jobs.stanford.edu/openings/display.cgi?Job_Req=007034&JFam=NIL&JOBCODE=1600