[Web4lib] Metadata / Cataloging Librarian, University of California, Santa Cruz

[Lai-Ying Hsiung]

Please go to 
<http://library.ucsc.edu/internal/personnel/catmetalib.pdf>http://library.ucsc.edu/internal/personnel/catmetalib.pdf 
for more details


Revised Posting
University of California Santa Cruz
University Library
Metadata and Cataloging Librarian

The University of California, Santa Cruz 
<http://library.ucsc.edu/home.html>Library has an opening for an 
innovative, knowledgeable, and service-oriented individual to become 
a member of the Technical Services section leadership group.  The 
person we are seeking will supervise the Metadata/Cataloging Unit, 
participate in the reorganization of a library now experiencing 
transformative growth and change in California's premier public 
university system, and join in the development and implementation of 
new approaches to bibliographic services.  Reporting to the Head of 
Technical Services, the incumbent will assist in researching, 
recommending, planning and implementing new metadata/cataloging and 
acquisitions systems, tools, technologies, procedures and policies 
across the UCSC Library. As part of UC systemwide library efforts, 
the incumbent will also participate in systemwide cataloging, 
metadata and acquisitions initiatives.

Rank:  Assistant or Associate Librarian
Beginning of Appointment Salary Range: For Assistant, $40, 008; for 
Associate, $44,736; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Available:  April 1, 2007

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the 
incumbent is responsible for the overall supervision of the 
Metadata/Cataloging Unit and works closely with the Acquisitions Unit.

    * Plan, organize, and direct the workload and workflow of the 
Metadata/Cataloging Unit in the provision of access to all 
formats.  Supervise, hire, train, and conduct performance reviews for 
the unit.
    * Apply knowledge of current issues and trends in bibliographic 
control to develop, implement policies, standards, goals and 
procedures to continuously improve services and enhance bibliographic access.
    * Act as a resource for the interpretation and application of 
national cataloging rules and local cataloging conventions for all formats.
    * Perform cataloging and database maintenance, as well as complex 
problem resolution involving materials representing a wide variety of 
formats, languages, subjects and levels of difficulty.
    * Identify and apply appropriate metadata format and content 
standards, formulate METS profiles for object classes, and develop 
metadata crosswalks for digital objects.
    * Plan, monitor, and assess metadata migration, transformation, 
and enhancement projects.
    * Provide ongoing data review and analysis of digital objects and 
their metadata, including quality assurance.
    * Collaborate with data providers and repository managers to 
develop cost effective and efficient strategies and reliable data 
streams for producing and normalizing metadata and importing it.
    * Contribute to the formulation and implementation of policies 
and standards for descriptive, administrative (technical source, and 
rights), and structural metadata used to support the production, 
management of and access to digital assets.
    * Maintain metadata documentation, in print and web formats, for 
digital projects and for Metadata Cataloging Unit procedures and policies.
    * Participate in the ongoing development of metadata and 
cataloging standards and best practices, including attending 
appropriate conferences and meetings, and collaborating with other 
groups similarly engaged.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    * ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent.
    * Original cataloging experience.  Professional understanding and 
knowledge of cataloging procedures and principles including but not 
limited to: OCLC copy and original cataloging, adding and maintaining 
authority records in academic libraries, AACR2R, LCRIs, LC 
classification, LCSH, MARC21 formats, cataloger web sites, and 
electronic lists.
    * Professional understanding and knowledge of non-MARC metadata 
schemas, standards, best practices, and their applications (e.g 
Dublin Core, XML, METS, MODS, OA, FRBR, RDAI).
    * Current awareness of national trends and developments in 
cataloging, metadata standards, information retrieval and 
acquisitions practices.
    * Experience with library integrated database systems.
    * Demonstrated project management, analytical, and problem 
solving skills, with an aptitude for complex and detailed work.
    * Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement projects and to 
participate successfully in multiple, simultaneous projects.
    * Proven excellent communication, interpersonal and 
time-management skills with a strong service orientation.
    * Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a 
team in a dynamic environment.
    * Prior successful supervisory experience, ability to motivate 
staff and set priorities, and effective organizational skills.
    * Demonstrated experience or ability to work with diverse 
populations of students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred qualifications: Acquisitions experience; professional 
experience in non-MARC metadata schemas and standards; experience 
with a national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, 
BIBCO, or SACO); experience with at least one scripting language; 
demonstrated initiative investigating new ideas and implementing 
change; working knowledge of at least one modern European language 
and facility in working with other western languages: prior    Priot; 
prior experience in an academic research library; participation in 
professional organizations or groups relevant to the position; 
experience with emerging bibliographic information systems.


APPLY TO: All applicants should submit a letter of application; 
curriculum vitae or resume; names, addresses, email addresses, and 
phone numbers of three references that can be contacted.  Send materials to:

Library Administration
321 McHenry Library
University of California              Please refer to Position 
#T07-14 in all correspondence.
1156 High Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Or electronically to: <mailto:liboff at library.ucsc.edu>liboff at library.ucsc.edu


CLOSING DATE:  This position is open until filled. Review of 
applications will begin on Monday, March 5, 2007. To ensure full 
consideration, applications must be received by this date.

UCSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY



Lai-Ying Hsiung
Interim Head of Technical Services
University Library
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

lhsiung at ucsc.edu
831-459-5166