This is posted on behalf of the Gelman Library, George Washington University: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES A SEARCH FOR A Resource Description Coordinator POSITION: RESOURCE DESCRIPTION COORDINATOR LIBRARY ASSIGNMENT: THE GELMAN LIBRARY SYSTEM PRIMARY LOCATION: THE GELMAN LIBRARY APPOINTMENT RANK AND SALARY: Appointment at the rank of Librarian II (minimum salary $45,000 or Librarian III, minimum salary, $50,000). Rank and salary based on qualifications and experience. The Resource Description Coordinator is a member of a dynamically-evolving Digital and Technology Services Department and assumes overall responsibility for cataloging policy and production. The Resource Description Unit is one of three primary units within Technical Services, and is responsible for describing and providing access to serial and monographic content in all formats. MARC and Non-MARC catalog records are created in this unit, keeping pace with shifting library priorities. The Resource Description Coordinator reports to the Head of Technical Services, who in turn reports to the Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives and Technical Services. This position is part of the Technical Services Management Team which coordinates departmental policies, procedures and workflows. The coordinator will supervise a small group of professionals and paraprofessionals and will evolve a futuristic, fast paced, cross-trained, and production oriented unit. The coordinator will establish local cataloging policies that focus on the user experience; cataloging to the level needed and taking full advantage of third-party records and services including authority control. The coordinator will work with Collection Development Librarians and the Public and Technical Services staff to re-evaluate the traditional OPAC. S/he will establish new policies and procedures as needed and will research and promote new models of access. The Resource Description Coordinator works to provide access to the Gelman Library System's (GLS) print and digital collections, including ejournals, ebooks, and other less traditional electronic resources like blogs, podcasts, 3-D images, virtual environments, and fugitive web content as selected by Collection Development Librarians. The Coordinator will oversee the creation and maintenance of MARC records and non-MARC metadata to appropriately describe and access electronic and tangible content, commercial content that is purchased and/or licensed; content digitized in-house; and digital content acquired as part of manuscript and archival collections. The Resource Description Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing quality control procedures for all house and third-party record creation; for keeping up-to-date on changing metadata standards; and for designing new metadata capture workflows. S/he will also train and supervise staff in new metadata standards and workflows; and other duties associated with the management of digital objects and data related to them. The Resource Description Coordinator plays a leading role in evaluating and implementing the appropriate metadata standards to be used for various formats of material held by the GLS. Such metadata standards include, but are not limited to, MARC, METS, MODS, Dublin Core, EAD, etc. S/he works in coordination with the Serials and Electronic Resources Coordinator to ensure efficient and effective delivery of electronic resources to the GLS community, using emerging information technologies and standards-based methods. The Coordinator plays an active role in training Resource Description staff members in applying and integrating these appropriate metadata standards to existing day-to-day workflows. The Resource Description Coordinator participates in library planning, serves on library, Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) and University-wide committees, task forces, and teams. S/he may also be asked to coordinate metadata projects involving other units of the University. The coordinator supervises paraprofessional and professional staff, including at least one Metadata Specialist. GLS librarians are expected to be active professionally, to contribute to developments in the field, and to perform additional duties as assigned. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited masters level degree in library or information science, or its equivalent. Minimum two years relevant experience in a library, museum, archive or information center. Course work in, or 1 year's recent (with 2 years) working experience with, evolving standards of cataloging ebooks and other electronic resources, issues related to the loading and integration of MARC records. Course work in, or 1 year's recent (within 2 years) working experience with, standards-based metadata schemes, such as XML, EAD, METS, MODS. Evidence of supervisory experience. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED: Demonstrated successful project managemet experience. Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment to create innovative cataloging workflows that contribute to quality customer service. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing. Experience in digital libraries. Knowledge of digital archiving and preservation trends. Experience providing access to special or archival collections. Evidence of innovation using emerging information technologies, including the ability to develop concepts from idea to implementation. Experience with ILS systems, such as Innovative Interfaces, SirsiDynix, ExLibris or other integrated library system. Demonstrated record of ongoing professional development and contribution. REVIEW DATE: Review of applications will begin on April 7, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Application Procedure: Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered, please send a letter containing a brief statement of interest, submit an assessment of skills related to qualifications in the basic qualifications section, a curriculum vitae and complete contact information for at least three references to: Emma Mosby Manager, Gelman Library System Administrative Services The Gelman Library Administration Office The George Washington University The Melvin Gelman Library 2130 H St. NW, Room 201 Washington, DC 20052 The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among librarians and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position. The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mykie Howard Serials Librarian Morehead State University Camden-Carroll Library 150 University Dr. Morehead, KY 40351 my.howard@moreheadstate.edu ph:606-783-5116 fax:606-783-5037
