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The Vermont Department of Libraries is seeking a service-oriented, energetic and innovative librarianto serve as Collections and Digital Initiatives Librarian. This is a newly reclassified leadership positionin the state library agency and requires technical, managerial, planning, cataloging and metadata,training and public service skills. Responsibilities: Head of the Technical Services Unit which is responsible for: cataloging andmetadata operations for all Department library collections; bibliographic records in the statewide unionlibrary catalogs; and cataloging support and training for Vermont public libraries. Perform original andcomplex cataloging for all formats (including materials for the Vermont law library and government create and maintain policies and procedures which conform to current standards of participate in planning activities as a member of the Department's Managementand Leadership teams; supervise staff of three; monitor staff work and conduct training, as needed;provide consultation and training (in person and via web-based tools) to Vermont school and public work with other library professionals in Vermont and beyond to advance best practices forlibrary technical services; and maintain selected content on the Department's website. Keep statisticsand write reports. Participate in department-wide activities and professional development with a focuson cataloging and digital technologies. This position has been upgraded and expanded to include these new duties and responsibilities:oversee Department's library collections and acquisitions, including policies and procedures,vendor/cost analyses and contracts; create and manage a system for collecting and cataloging statedocuments in all formats; responsible for the integrity of bibliographic records in the CatamountLibrary Network's shared Evergreen open source catalog, and act as Head of the CatalogingCommittee during Phase I of the Catamount project; Share responsibility for selected functions of theSirsiDynix ILS and the Vermont Automated Library System (VALS), data migration projects andsystem upgrades. Participate in grant writing and grants management. This individual may also beresponsible for oversight of the Interlibrary Loan division with additional supervisory duties. Qualifications: Required: Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accreditedprogram.Three years of professional library experience after the degree or five years of libraryexperience prior to the degree that has included responsibility for cataloging/metadata. Supervisoryexperience and experience using bibliographic utilities such as OCLC and electronic integrated library Thorough knowledge of professional library practice, theory, systems and procedures, includinglibrary information technology, acquisitions, cataloging & metadata, technical services and familiaritywith current trends in library technologies. Knowledge of national cataloging standards such asAACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LC classification and RDA, and metadata schema such as Dublin Core.Ability to analyze and solve problems, multi-task and work effectively as part of a team. Thesuccessful candidate will be a forward-looking individual with flexibility and strong communication andpeople skills. Must enjoy working in a collegial environment with people who have a wide range oflibrary skills and knowledge. Preferred: Experience with managing and cataloging electronic government documents; Experienceworking with open-source ILS.General Information: The Department of Libraries includes: the Vermont State Library (with a focuson law, Vermontiana, state and federal documents and library science); the Vermont Library for theBlind and Physically Handicapped; the Midstate Library Service Center (wihich houses a generalcollection available to local libraries); an Interlibrary Loan department that serves libraries statewide;and an active Library Development division. The Department provides services for the threebranches of state government, libraries statewide and the general public. The Vermont Department ofLibraries is located in Montpelier, the smallest state capital in the nation located in the heart of thebeautiful state of Vermont and surrounded by the Green Mountains. Montpelier is located 40 milesSE of the state's largest city of Burlington and approximately 3 hours from Boston and Montreal. Formore information about the Department of Libraries, see: http://libraries.vermont.gov/ Salary and Benefits: $57,782 plus a comprehensive benefits package. Salary may be negotiable,dependent upon qualifications and experience. To Apply: Online application: https://erecruit.peoplesoft.state.vt.us/psc/HRPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ROLE_APPLICA NT.ER_APP LICANT_HOME.GBL?Page=ER_APPLICANT_HOME Please reference job posting # 30621. Applicants also must send a letter of application, resume and the names of three references withcontact information (phone number and e-mail address) to: Vermont Department of Libraries,Attention: Job Openings, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-0601. Review of applications willbegin August 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.The State of Vermont is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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