Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: $52,775.00-$100,770.00

Hiring Range: $52,775.00-$67, 734.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Fall 2017)

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
This position supports the mission of the university and division by providing access to materials via the library’s online catalog through the creation of original and adaptive metadata records for all library materials. Work includes the cataloging of new materials as well as retrospective projects and ongoing database management. The librarian ensures that titles are accurately represented in the integrated library system and other systems in order to facilitate discovery and access by university students, faculty, and staff.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The librarian holds primary responsibility for completeness and accuracy of library holdings in the local integrated library system and other systems, including OCLC WorldCat.
• The librarian performs cataloging and database maintenance activities for item holdings, acquisitions, and serials data to ensure quality, consistency, and currency of the online library system and discovery service, utilizing necessary tools to analyze and correct data and enhance user success in finding resources.
• The librarian will serve as an essential team member in the upcoming integrated library system’s transition from Ex Libris Voyager to Alma.
• The librarian leads the library in keeping current with evolving cataloging and metadata standards and serves as the local resource person regarding cataloging and metadata.
• The librarian trains and supervises cataloging staff in local cataloging procedures and workflow.
• The librarian participates in projects, planning, and initiatives to establish and refine cataloging/metadata policies and procedures on both the library and consortium levels.

• The librarian serves as a collection development liaison with assigned university academic programs by evaluating and selecting materials, assessing and managing the collection, and assisting with any relevant accreditation or other reviews.
• The librarian produces online resources (LibGuides) to promote and instruct students and faculty in the liaison area.
• The librarian provides advice and expertise to various related areas and special projects including archives, electronic resources, and the Islandora digital repository.
• The librarian serves on university or departmental committees as assigned.

Required Qualifications
 

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Information or Library Science
• Experience with cataloging module of an integrated library system
• Experience with original and adaptive cataloging in a variety of formats (print, non-print, digital)
• Familiarity with a library content management system (e.g., LibGuides)

• At least two years’ experience as a cataloger in an academic library
• Familiarity with transition to Ex Libris Alma integrated library system
• Experience working with non-MARC metadata schemes
• Experience producing records in standard metadata formats from other data sources (e.g., Access, Excel)
• Supervisory experience
• Evidence of involvement in professional research activities

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.