Head, Resource Description & Metadata Services
George Mason University
Fairfax

The George Mason University Libraries seek a creative and dynamic leader to
provide direction and vision for our Resource Description and Metadata
Services (RDMS) department. As part of Mason Libraries Technical Services
Group, you'll work with talented and motivated librarians and staff who
process a healthy volume of print and electronic materials.

  
This is a forward-looking department that optimistically plans for the future
of acquisitions and cataloging. We have good workflows in place for receiving
and cataloging, and consult on and participate in metadata creation across the
libraries. We are looking for someone who is energized by cataloging and wants
to be a part of a team that envisions and enacts the future of cataloging at
Mason!

  
This is a highly collaborative position, offering the opportunity to continue
and extend good relationships with a number of colleagues across the
Libraries, including the Head, Resource Acquisition, the Information Analyst
for Technical Services, Digital Programs and Systems Group, Collection
Development & Preservation, Special Collections & Archives, and Liaison
Librarians.

  
Some details: RDMS staff is comprised of professional faculty librarians (3
FTE) and cataloging staff (8 FTE). This position manages ongoing workflows and
special projects for the Unit, which encompasses receiving, and copy and
original cataloging of library materials in all formats, including digital,
multi-media, and special collections material. Incumbent determines best
practices for cataloging and descriptive workflows; provides quality control
for processed materials utilizing various metadata standards; ensures
bibliographic integrity by actively using authority control; and edits and
updates database records using batch process tools, such as MARCEdit.

  
Required Qualifications:

  * ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign equivalent
  * Experience with cataloging operations including original cataloging and quality control
  * Significant experience with RDA, AACR2, LCC, LCSH, MARC21, OCLC Connexion
  * Experience with new and evolving information access standards and metadata schemes (Dublin Core, EAD, etc.)
  * Demonstrated effective supervisory leadership
  * Demonstrated successful organization, communication and interpersonal skills
  * Strong service orientation and commitment to the profession
  * Collegial, team-focused management orientation
  * Preferred Qualifications:
  * 1-2 years of supervisory experience
  * 3-5 years of cataloging experience
  * Project management experience
  * Cataloging knowledge of at least one foreign language
  * Experience with providing access to digital resources
  * NACO training
  * Experience working with systems and tools currently in use at Mason Libraries, including: Ex Libris Voyager and Primo, MARCEdit, Luna, Omeka, and DSpace.
Appointment/Benefits/Application Information:

  
12-month professional faculty appointment with rank dependent on
qualifications and experience. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications, experience, and rank. Benefits information and application
instructions are available at hr.gmu.edu/.

  
All applications for this position (FA391z) MUST be submitted online at
jobs.gmu.edu/. Review of applications will begin on February 5, 2014, and will
continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Debra
Hogan, Executive Assistant to the University Librarian, at [log in to unmask]

  
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution--located
in the greater metropolitan Washington, D.C. area--with national distinction
in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is over 32,000, with students
studying in over 198 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax,
Loudoun and Prince William. The university is a member of the Washington
Research Library Consortium, the Virtual Library of Virginia, the Center for
Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the
Coalition for Networked Information, and the Scholarly Publishing and Academic
Resources Coalition. For more information please visit library.gmu.edu or
www.gmu.edu/.

  
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.



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