Position Available - Dartmouth College Library

[Cecilia Tittemore]

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARY 
HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Cataloging and Metadata Services Librarian

Dartmouth College Library seeks an innovative and creative librarian to serve
as Cataloging and Metadata Services Librarian.  The incumbent will participate
in the formation of policy, procedures, and workflow practices for the creation
and maintenance of metadata to support the discovery and access of information
resources offered by the library.

As a member of the management group in Cataloging and Metadata Services, the
Cataloging and Metadata Services Librarian will assess bibliographic
description and access needs of the Dartmouth College Digital Library, and
design and implement processes to meet those needs including database design
and the selection and implementation of metadata schemes.  The incumbent will
participate in the design of methods to ensure coordinated maintenance of
metadata for the paper, audio-visual, and digital collections.  This position
also involves the discovery and evaluation of external sources of metadata,
including comparison of purchased sources to in-house methods.  The incumbent
will participate in department goal setting and assessment, and communicate
department goals to staff.  He/she will provide training and guidance to staff,
analyze workflows, and recommend, design and implement changes as needed.

In addition, the incumbent will contribute to the management of cataloging
processes and create catalog records for a wide variety of materials in many
languages, subjects, and formats.  

Requirements:  ALA-accredited MLS.  Demonstrated knowledge of library
cataloging rules, standards and formats.  Familiarity with major descriptive
metadata standards such as Dublin Core and EAD, and their application in
libraries.  Demonstrated competence in the use of an integrated library system,
bibliographic databases, and networked cataloger's workstations.  Demonstrated
understanding of the interfaces between these tools, especially those that
control the movement of bibliographic data between databases.  Familiarity with
current trends in cataloging, including those related to digital libraries. 
Demonstrated group-based communication and problem-solving skills, and
excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.  Desirable
skills include database design, familiarity with XML, and familiarity with one
or more foreign languages.
 
Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.   Full
benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care;
TIAA/CREF; and relocation assistance.
 
Review of applications will begin on September 3, 2002 and will continue until
the position is filled.  Please submit resume and letter of application to: 
Cecilia P. Tittemore, Chair, Search Committee for the Cataloging and Metadata
Services Librarian, Dartmouth College Library, 6025 Baker/Berry Library,
Hanover, New Hampshire 03755-3525 or send by email to
Mary.Ann.Mousely at dartmouth.edu

Working at Dartmouth means joining an institution with a strong commitment to
libraries. An interesting mix of graduate, professional, and undergraduate
programs, and a diverse student body make Dartmouth an outstanding place to
work.  A high quality of life and a thriving regional arts community provide an
attractive locale in which to work and live.

Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For further information, review our website: www.dartmouth.edu
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Cecilia Piccolo Tittemore
Head, Cataloging and Metadata Services
Dartmouth College Library
6025 Baker/Berry Library
Hanover, NH  03755-3525