The University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applicants
for the following position in the University Libraries – APPLICATION
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 18:

HEAD OF CATALOGING SERVICES
(Rank: Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian)

Job posting P11-25504

The University at Albany Libraries seek a creative, highly motivated,
flexible leader to manage the Cataloging Services Department, consisting of
two academic faculty librarians, four paraprofessional faculty, and student
assistant support. Responsible for providing leadership related to
facilitation of access to information in all formats in a highly automated
and constantly changing environment. Works closely and collaboratively with
the heads of other departments in the division (Acquisitions Services;
Database Maintenance, Processing and Bindery; and Library Systems), as well
as others throughout the Libraries, to ensure efficient workflow and
high-quality user experience, set goals, and establish priorities.

The incumbent will be an experienced leader with a keen sense of the
evolving role of research libraries in the digital age and demonstrated
knowledge of best practices and current trends in cataloging. Under the
general supervision of the Associate Director for Technical Services and
Library Systems, s/he provides expertise and leadership in cataloging
(including MARC and other schemas); sets priorities and maximizes staff
resources for the benefit of the Libraries’ users; leads the Department in
the evaluation and efficient, innovative use of technologies, including the
implementation/management of the cataloging, authorities, and indexing
features of the current and future integrated library system; leads ongoing
review of departmental policies, procedures and organization; serves as the
Libraries’ official contact with OCLC; manages the department’s student
employee budget; collects and analyzes statistics; and supervises two
academic librarians.

Minimum Qualifications:
·	Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or
foreign equivalent
·	Minimum of 5 years increasingly responsible, substantive positions in
libraries
·	Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience, including experience working
with staff of differing skill and educational levels
·	Demonstrated experience in metadata management including authority
control, the Anglo-American Cataloging rules, Library of Congress
classification, MARC formats, integrated library systems, library
automation, and OPAC design
·	Knowledge of evolving standards, trends and issues in bibliographic
metadata, digital media and inter-relationships between information systems
·	Familiarity with XML, schema development, and related software
·	Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire staff
·	Commitment to quality cataloging and enthusiasm for the goals and process
of cataloging
·	Strong analytical, organizational, communication, planning and budget
management skills
·	Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries and to lead
effective teams and manage change
·	Familiarity with at least one Western European language other than English
·	Experience collecting, summarizing, and presenting statistical data
·	Demonstrated strong service orientation

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in any of the following:
·	Implementing/managing the technical aspects of integrated library systems,
preferably ALEPH
·	UNIX programming and an understanding of client-side/server-side
configurations and issues
·	Metadata development
·	Electronic resource management
·	Digital initiatives
·	Working in a unionized environment
·	Grant writing

For additional information, including application instructions, please go to
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=27186

Application deadline (revised): November 18, 2011

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