Cataloger Position, Southern University John B. Cade Library

Southern University John B. Cade Library (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is in search of a full time cataloger.

Description: maintains print and electronic periodicals, online databases and information.Catalogs resources using OCLC, Resource Description & Access (RDA), and Library of Congress Subject Headings. Creates and updates catalog records for serials and uploads monthly batches.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited Library School or 2 years of cataloging experience preferred.

Email resume and references to Charlotte_Henderson@subr.edu.

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Metadata Initiatives Librarian, The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University Libraries seeks a dynamic and self-motivated individual for the position of Metadata Initiatives Librarian. The University Libraries are currently accelerating and reconfiguring our discovery environment and underlying infrastructures. Building on Digital Collections (https://library.osu.edu/dc) and other digital initiatives, the Metadata Initiatives Librarian will help the University Libraries enhance discovery and use of our rich collections and services. The Metadata Initiatives Librarian will work collaboratively across the organization to advance the University Libraries’ metadata program to initiate, plan, prioritize, document, and execute metadata activities. Act to ensure that metadata for digital collections (often represented by diverse data types) are effectively integrated with traditional library collections across various discovery tools, metadata is migrated between systems, and metadata are being created and maintained according to best practices. Collaborates with Head of Bibliographic Initiatives to position the University Libraries for the future of user-centered description of library collections.

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by September 2, 2018. Please send cover letter, CV, references, and salary requirements to Kristin Gall, gall.108@osu.edu.  Please include Metadata Initiatives Librarian in the subject field.

Full position description is available here: https://library.osu.edu/document-registry/docs/987/stream

Firm Order Acquisitions Specialist, The University of Colorado Denver

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for the acquisitions of all single-title items purchased via credit card, and direct from vendors (e.g. print books, ebooks, DVDs, CDs, streaming videos, PDF files, dissertations, etc). This position is responsible for ordering, receiving, invoicing, posting, reconciling, processing and claiming of single title orders (electronic and print).

Examples of Work Performed: 

• Ordering- Responsible for ordering all firm single title items selected by the Collection Development Librarians; places orders with established library vendors and documents orders in Integrated Library Management System by creating/downloading a bibliographic and order record.
• Receiving- Responsible for loading PromptCAT records from established vendors upon receipt of file and materials and overlaying brief bibs; monitors the catalog records of shelf-ready materials; responsible for receiving single-title physical items.
• Paying- Responsible for paying invoices in the Integrated Library Management System; responsible for importing invoices from established vendors; responsible for monitoring monograph fund balances to ensure that funds are not overspent; responsible for posting invoices processed by members of the Acquisitions Team in Integrated Library Management System on a daily basis.
• Quality Control- Responsible for monitoring outstanding orders and following up with vendors with open orders on a regular basis; responsible for organizing lost or missing lists; RFIDs print materials and reviews records to ensure items are processed and coded correctly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with library purchasing platforms and systems, such as GOBI.
• Experience working with vendors and other external stakeholders to resolve acquisition problems.
• Experience working with Cognos Systems such as Concur, Peoplesoft, and Marketplace.

Full position description available at: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftljob=14416

Metadata Librarian, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (Two Positions Available)

The University of Alabama Libraries is seeking two dynamic, highly motivated individuals for the position of Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Coordinator of Metadata in the Resource Acquisition & Discovery department and working collaboratively in a metadata team with 5 librarians, and appropriate units in the Libraries, this position supports the discovery of and access to the Libraries resources through metadata creation, analysis and enrichment. This position will play a role in improving discovery for patrons. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: creating original metadata and complex metadata revision for the Libraries’ digital collections, creating original metadata and complex metadata for special collections materials, performing original and copy cataloging of continuing resources and non-book materials such as sound recordings, and performing authority work, evaluating the effectiveness of catalog data and metadata for resource discovery, participating as a consultant to digital humanities projects with the Alabama Digital Humanities Center, and keeping abreast of current issues and trends in cataloging and metadata.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Professional experience creating metadata records and performing authority control.
• Knowledge of relevant foundational metadata and technologies including but not limited to: RDA, LCSH, MARC21, MODS, MADS, METS, Dublin Core, TGN, XML, etc.
• Experience using OCLC
• Knowledge of research metadata schemas such as DataCite, ORCID, etc.
• Knowledge of linked data models and emerging tools such as FRBR, FRAD, RDF, RDFa, and BIBFRAME, etc.
• Knowledge of digital preservation models and schemas including but not limited to: PREMIS, MIX, etc.

Applications received by July 6, 2018 are assured of receiving full consideration.

Full positions descriptions available at: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/43084 and https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/43086 

Associate Dean for Collection Services, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago Libraries (Loyola) seeks nominations and applications to identify user-focused, innovative, and forward-thinking candidates for the position of Associate Dean for Collection Services. This position will provide strategic direction and leadership within the University Libraries, work collaboratively across campus, and engage with the local community and national and international partners to develop and manage the libraries’ collections of scholarly information resources in support of Loyola’s teaching, learning, research, and service missions. Loyola encourages applications from underrepresented groups and from those with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

For full consideration, applications should be received by September 1, 2018.

For details, please see the vacancy announcement:  http://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/8387

Library Support Senior, University of Vermont, Vermont

The Bailey/Howe Library’s Circulation Department is searching for a Library Support Senior staff member to join their team. This staff member will provide supervision of student employees and oversee security and safety during evening hours for the Bailey/Howe Library. Supervise public service points, assist Library users with problems and access issues, enforce library policy, oversee stacks maintenance, and coordinate projects with other Library and university staff. Drive university vehicle to fill in for courier services.

For more information, go to uvmjobs.com.

Electronic Resources Librarian, Fordham University, Bronx, NY

Responsibilities Include

• Provides ongoing maintenance of databases to ensure continued access throughout the life cycle; checks search capabilities and website display; claims broken links or missing content; assists in annual renewals.
• Resolves database access problems. Provides technical support to users and responds to help desk requests.
• Collects COUNTER-compliant usage statistics for all licensed e-resources to support retention & renewal decisions and creation of annual ACRL and IPEDS reports; maintains detailed information on statistics access (links, passwords, contacts).
• Manages the Electronic Resources Management System (SerialsSolutions), including knowledge base management, overlap analysis, link resolver configuration, and URL customizations.

Qualifications Include

• American Library Association accredited Master’s Degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an academic library, preferably e-resources experience
• Experience with the technical procedures of acquiring and maintaining library e-resources
• Excellent communication skills working with faculty, students, vendors, and colleagues
• Experience with an integrated library system (SirsiDynix Symphony preferred); discovery service (EDS   preferred); link resolver (Serials Solutions preferred); and LibGuides

Starting date is September 4, 2018

Send letter & resume to: Lynn Parliman (parliman@fordham.edu)

Full position description is available here.