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Cataloger/ Metadata Librarian
Summary
Title:Cataloger/ Metadata Librarian
ID:1940
Department:Division of Learning Resources
Location:UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW
Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public 


Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

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

Salary Range: 
Commensurate with rank and experience

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Location: 
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008

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 and 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. This includes utilizing necessary tools found in Ex Libris’ Alma ILS to analyze and correct data and enhance user success in finding resources.
  • The librarian will serve as an essential team member in managing the configuration of Ex Libris’ Alma ILS, specifically the Resource Management module.
  • 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 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.

Other Duties

  • 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.


Minimum Job Requirements

  • ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Information or Library Science .
  • Experience with original and adaptive cataloging in a variety of formats (print, non-print, digital).
  • Experience with cataloging standards for bibliographic and authority data (e.g., MARC, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCC).
  • Familiarity with an integrated library system (e.g., Ex Libris Voyager, Alma) and associated tools such as OCLC Connexion and MarcEdit.
  • Ability to work with common and emerging metadata standards (e.g., MARCXML, Dublin Core, MODS, XML, and/or XSLT).
  • Excellent organizational and written skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least two years’ experience as a cataloger in an academic library.
  • Familiarity with the Ex Libris Alma integrated library system.
  • Familiarity with digital repositories (e.g., Islandora).
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Evidence of involvement in professional research activities.



A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following

qualifications:

  1. An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
  2. A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
  3. At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

 

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, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an 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, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, 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.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: 
A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. 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) 274-5380.

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: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .
 

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