[Web4lib] Position announcement: University of Maine

[SharonQuinn Fitzgerald]

I sent this out just hours before the switchover to the new listserv home.  I didn't see it posted so would like to try again.

Thank you,

Sharon Quinn Fitzgerald
Head, Technical Services and Library Web Manager
Fogler Library
University of Maine
207-581-1667
207-581-1653 fax


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		Wednesday, May 18, 2005 8:33:21 AM
Message
From:		SharonQuinn Fitzgerald
Subject:	Position announcement
To:		web4lib at sunsite.berkeley.edu

University of Maine: Cataloger/Metadata Librarian 

Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine is looking for individuals 
with a mastery of traditional cataloging standards/practices for original 
and complex copy cataloging but who are also willing to explore and apply 
contemporary metadata schemes to organize and provide access to the 
University of Maine’s increasingly digitized collections.  Reporting to 
the Department Head for Technical Services, collaboration with others is 
essential to define metadata needs and to implement solutions that ensure 
user-centered access to resources. 

Responsibilities include: Provides recommendations on the types of 
metadata required for effective access to electronic publications, 
tracking developments on metadata standards, and facilitates access to 
resources through cataloging for a variety of formats.  Performs original 
cataloging, and participates in training and support activities for 
cataloging staff.   Actively participates in the library's research and 
development efforts and in local and national discussions relating to 
providing access, retrieval, and management of collections regardless of 
format. 

Required: ALA-accredited MLS.  Knowledge of AACR2, MARC, LCSH and a 
national bibliographic utility such as OCLC. Hands-on experience with 
cataloging electronic resources.  Experience with emerging metadata 
schemas such as Dublin Core.  Experience with web page development.  
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.   Ability 
to work independently and in teams.

Preferred: Experience with Innovative Interfaces library information 
system. Experience with relational databases and Web database content 
brokers.  Experience with XML coding technologies and database 
development.

The University of Maine is the Land Grant University and Sea Grant College 
for the state of Maine.  It is the flagship institution of the University 
of Maine System, offering bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.  The 
University of Maine has approximately 11,300 students and 728 faculty.  

The Raymond H. Fogler Library has a collection of more than a million 
volumes and a staff of 24 professionals and 45 support staff. The library 
uses the INNOPAC integrated system and has developed Mariner, a digital 
library.  It is a Tri-State Regional Depository and a full patent 
depository.

These are two 12-month, full-time positions with excellent benefits 
packages including TIAA-CREF.  Review of applications will begin May 27, 
2005 and continue until the positions are filled.  Send letter of 
application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and 
e-mail addresses of three references to Sharon Quinn Fitzgerald, Search 
Committee, 5729 Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5729 
or quinn at maine.edu   The University of Maine is an Equal 

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University website is: 
www.umaine.edu