ELECTRONIC & CONTINUING RESOURCES CATALOGING COORDINATOR - EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY This is a twelve-month tenure track faculty position with a comprehensive fringe benefits package. Professional achievement, service, and research/creative activity are required for tenure and promotion. Salary will be commensurate with candidate's experience and professional achievement (minimum salary of $45,000). J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University is expanding its services to meet the needs of a rapidly growing campus. This new position offers an opportunity for an innovative service-oriented librarian to manage the cataloging of the Library's electronic and continuing resources. The position will report to the Assistant Director for Collections and Technical Services. Individuals who have recently earned the MLS and who have work history relevant to the position are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Catalogs serials, electronic resources, and other continuing resources in all formats; Supervises the Electronic & Continuing Resources Cataloging group (3 staff); Monitors cataloging and metadata standards development and LC changes in cataloging practices/policies with regard to electronic and continuing resources; analyzes impacts of these changes and determines and implements appropriate changes in local practice; Coordinates the evaluation and integration of MARC record collection sets and large subscription packages into the catalog; Develops and manages cataloging workflows to assure timely processing and continuous access to serials and e-resources; Works collaboratively with Acquisitions and Collection Management to resolve complex access issues; Participates in setting goals, mentoring staff and encouraging teamwork in Collections & Technical Services and in the Library; Works collaboratively with other cataloging groups within the department to set policies and accomplish tasks; Works collaboratively with technical and public services staff to coordinate access to new resources across Joyner and Laupus Libraries; Consults with public services staff to improve patron access to electronic resources and serials; Contributes to the content of the Collections & Technical Services web pages and wiki and supervises the staff person responsible for maintaining these pages; Finalists will be asked to make a presentation during the on-campus interview. Academic Library Services (ALS) supports the campus community's mission of teaching, research, and service. ALS is a member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), has an operating budget of $8 million and a materials budget of $5.5 million, and employs a staff of 109, including 35 faculty positions. It is a selective federal depository library. Visit the Library's web site at http://www.lib.ecu.edu for additional information. ALS recognizes that diversity and respect for human differences within the academy is a key source of intellectual vitality and innovative spirit, and encourages genuine respect for individual backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives and opinions. ALS invites candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. We seek candidates who reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world views found within our university and community. ECU is a leader in the state in distance learning initiatives and holds Doctoral/Research Universities status as defined by The Carnegie Foundation. Minimum Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree or international equivalent in library or information science; Experience with traditional and emerging cataloging standards/practices (AACR2rev, LCRI, LCSH, MARC formats, etc.) for original and complex copy cataloging; Experience with electronic resources cataloging; Demonstrated potential and interest in serving in a supervisory capacity; Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical and project management skills; Aptitude for complex and detailed work; Ability to work independently, balance priorities, set and meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications: Additional graduate degree from an appropriately accredited institution; Demonstrated supervisory experience; Experience with e-resources in a medium-to-large academic or public library; Experience with Serials Solutions products; Experience with loading and batch processing of records; Familiarity with the serials module of an integrated library system, especially SirsiDynix; Familiarity with the cataloging module of an integrated library system, especially SirsiDynix; Experience with cataloging traditional print serials; Familiarity with link resolvers, discovery tools, ERMs, and other current library technologies; Knowledge of current trends in scholarly communication; Flexibility and initiative in enhancing service in a changing environment Special Instructions to Applicants: Screening of applications will begin on Monday, December 8, 2008 and continues until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable. Please submit a letter of application; resume; and names and addresses, postal and e-mail, of three current references online. Additionally, please submit copies of transcripts by mail to: Search Committee Electronic & Continuing Resources Cataloging Coordinator Ms. Mary Sweatte, Library Personnel Administrator 2400 Joyner Library East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858-4353 Official transcripts for required degrees must be received prior to any offer of employment. Department Homepage http://www.lib.ecu.edu ECU Statement East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY). Patrick Carr Electronic & Continuing Resources Acquisitions Coordinator 1203 Joyner Library East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858-4353 email: carrp@ecu.edu phone: 252-328-2266
