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Head of Cataloging and Metadata, The College of New Jersey
The R. Barbara Gitenstein Library at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
invites applications for a full-time 12-month, tenure-track Head of
Cataloging and Metadata. The successful candidate will provide leadership and
vision in all aspects of cataloging/metadata and authority control;
coordinate the work of a team of professional catalogers; train and
supervise paraprofessional catalogers as well as work with the Assistant
Dean of Technical Services, the Acquisitions Librarian, and the Electronic
Resources/Serials Librarian to facilitate workflows. Working with other
librarians the Head of Cataloging and Metadata will assume primary
responsibility for developing policies and procedures for cataloging
materials in all formats including curricular materials, special materials,
electronic resources, and serials, and create original cataloging and
revise copy cataloging for a variety of formats. In addition, the Head of
Cataloging and Metadata will provide limited reference service in
collaboration with the public services librarians.
*Required Qualifications**: *ALA-accredited Master’s degree; at least
three years professional-level, recent cataloging experience; extensive
knowledge of cataloging standards and practices including RDA, LC-PCC PS,
AACR2, LCRIs, LCC, LCSH, and MARC21; knowledge of current and emerging
metadata standards (including BIBFRAME); ability to implement new
cataloging standards and procedures; strong computing skills; excellent
communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills; detail
orientation, initiative, flexibility and a strong service orientation are
essential.
*Preferred Qualifications*: Supervisory experience; experience cataloging
electronic resources and serials; experience with OCLC services, library
services platforms (preferably Alma), DDC, NACO, BIBCO, CONSER, authority
control procedures, non-MARC metadata initiatives, and automated procedures
and software for bibliographic maintenance and enhancement such as
MarcEdit, OpenRefine, and XML/XSLT tools. Familiarity with archival
description. Record of scholarly/professional activity. Additional graduate
degree is highly desirable.
To apply, please send a cover letter describing how your credentials meet
the needs described in this ad, a current copy of your curriculum vitae,
and contact information (including telephone numbers and email addresses)
for at least five professional references to Forrest Link, Chair, Head of
Cataloging and Metadata Search Committee. Applications must be submitted
online through our applicant tracking system, Taleo. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled, but must be received by February 1,
2019 in order to ensure full consideration.
For a more detailed position description, see:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=TCNJ&cws=37&rid=663
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to
achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages
members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.
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