Apologies for cross-posting: Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position Vacancy Title: Cataloging Librarian Location: Health Sciences & Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore Salary: $48,000 minimum Position Announcement: An excellent opportunity exists for an energetic and innovative faculty librarian to provide leadership in the organization of the Library's resources within the Library catalog, including exploration of next-generation library catalogs. The Cataloging Librarian is instrumental in developing and implementing goals, policies, and quality assurance procedures for bibliographic control of the HS/HSL collection. As a participant in the Library's team oriented environment, the Cataloging Librarian considers issues affecting the library's intellectual organization of information such as the application of metadata analysis to the library's digital content. As the Library investigates and moves forward with digital repository efforts, the Librarian will have significant involvement. The successful candidate also represents and advocates for the Library's needs in the University System of Maryland's consortial cataloging environment, collaborates with other division librarians, se! rves on committees and teams, and is active professionally. Reporting to the Associate Director for Resources, the Cataloging Librarian is a hands-on cataloger who creates original and adapts existing catalog records for materials in multiple formats, and supervises one serials cataloger and one cataloging technician. Qualifications Required: § MLS from an ALA-accredited library school with at least 3 years post-MLS experience related to cataloging, classifying, and processing of library resources in multiple formats, such as print and electronic monographs and serials § Supervisory or project management experience § Demonstrated experience with OCLC or other bibliographic utility § Experience with an integrated library system § Thorough knowledge of: o MARC21 bibliographic, authority, and holdings formats o LC cataloging policies and procedures o LC classification schedules and practices o Use, interpretation, and application of LC subject headings and current Anglo-American Cataloging Rules § Broad knowledge of issues and trends in cataloging § Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills § Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in library teams and projects § Ability to work effectively in a high-demand environment § Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: § Three to five years' professional cataloging experience in an academic health sciences library § Experience building positive relationships with campus faculty § Involvement in professional activities § Experience with metadata formats § Thorough knowledge of National Library of Medicine subject headings (MeSH) Benefits: Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 14 holidays per year. Regular status employees, as well as their eligible dependents, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the USM campuses. Environment: The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus is located in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Raven's Stadium, and the Inner Harbor; a lively, recreational waterfront destination offering sailing, waterfront gourmet cuisine and shopping, ethnic festivals, and entertainment including the National Aquarium and the Baltimore Science Center. Forty-five miles north of Washington DC, Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and world famous art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras. The city has easy access to public transportation systems, superior health care systems, and renowned university and educational resources. The HS/HSL is the second largest medical school library on the East Coast, providing access to over 200,000 bound volumes, 23,000 unique electronic and print periodicals, and 97 databases. Sixty-five FTEs and 30 faculty librarians staff the Library. Our attractive facility, which opened in 1998, provides over 900 seats, 40 group study rooms, 130 individual study-carrels, 60 public-access computers, wireless Internet access, 3 computer classrooms, and a satellite conferencing center. The 190,000 square foot building also houses the Tower Café, the HS/HSL coffee lounge. The Library supports the 5,600 students, 2,045 faculty and staff members on UMB's 60-acre research and technology complex of 58 buildings including the University of Maryland Medical Center. UMB's professional and graduate schools include a dental school, graduate school, and schools of law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and social work. More details about the UMB can be found at http://www.umaryland.edu Applications: For complete position description, requirements, and application information, visit www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/information/. Position open until filled. For best consideration fax cover letter, CV, signed and dated statement of CV authenticity, and 3 references with names, addresses, and phone numbers by October 15, 2007 to Jane Peters, 410.706.3101, or call 410.706.6747. AAE/EOE/ADA
