Job Posting-- Cornell

[Elaine L. Westbrooks]

Questions concerning this position can be addressed to William Kara, Head 
of Technical Services, Albert R. Mann Library (email: wjk4 at cornell.edu). 
Applications should be directed to Susan Markowitz (contact information 
listed below).

Apologies for cross-posting.
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Metadata Librarian, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University Library

Cornell University's Albert R. Mann Library invites applications for the 
position of Metadata Librarian. The Library is seeking an energetic, 
innovative, and dedicated individual to join the Technical Services team.
Albert R. Mann Library provides innovative information services for the 
21st century and has achieved national renown for its digital library 
initiatives. (http://www.mannlib.cornell.edu) Mann Library's collection of 
agricultural, life sciences and related social sciences materials serves 
the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Human 
Ecology, and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. Mann Library 
is considered to be the premier agricultural and life science library 
within an academic institution in the United States and has won several 
national awards. Our principal user population numbers almost 10,000 and 
includes undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, researchers, and 
staff. Mann Library is the second largest of 19 libraries that together 
constitute the Cornell University Library.
Responsibilities: Responsible for facilitating access to serials and 
electronic publications through cataloging and the application of metadata. 
Evaluates and analyzes models for organizing networked information and 
helps devise and implement solutions. Is responsible for providing 
recommendations on the types of metadata required for effective access to 
electronic publications, tracking developments on metadata standards, and 
facilitating access to resources through original cataloging for a variety 
of formats (including the creation of both bibliographic and authority 
records). Serves as a resource for a variety of serials related questions 
to staff throughout Technical Services. Actively participates in the 
library's research and development efforts and in local and national 
discussions relating to providing access, retrieval, and management of 
resources regardless of format.
Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited MLS or equivalent; demonstrated 
interest in the issues and standards related to serials, metadata, 
cataloging, and information retrieval. Excellent communication and 
analytical skills, including the ability to work within a team setting. 
Solid facility with personal computers, information retrieval software, and 
network navigation tools. Interest in innovation and professional 
development. Desired: previous cataloging experience, prior professional 
experience in an academic or special library; working knowledge of one or 
more foreign languages, and a background or interest in agriculture, the 
life sciences, or related social sciences.
Applications: Requested by August 31, 2001. Review of applications begins 
immediately and will continue until position is filled. Rank and salary are 
dependent on experience and qualifications. Informal, preliminary 
applications will be accepted electronically with paper copy to follow. 
Send cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses of 
three references to:
Susan Markowitz, Director
Library Human Resources
201 Olin Library, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-5301
e-mail: libhr at cornell.edu

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 
strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can 
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.





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