[DCRM-L] Position announcement: RESOURCE DESCRIPTION LIBRARIAN AND CATALOGING COORDINATOR FOR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

[Denis Brunke]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries seek an experienced, collaborative, and visionary cataloging and metadata librarian to join the Central Technical Services (CTS) Cataloging Department. The Cataloging Department is responsible for providing access to the UW-Madison Libraries' rich collection in all formats. This position focuses on Special Collections materials. The holdings of the Department of Special Collections include rare books, manuscripts, archival collections, printed ephemera, maps, broadsides, photographs, recordings, and other objects that benefit from special handling.

This position provides advanced resource description for the libraries of UW-Madison, including original and complex copy cataloging for all physical formats in a variety of subjects and languages, creating/enhancing authority records according to professional standards, and providing consultation and training for staff and students. The Resource Description Librarian and Cataloging Coordinator for Special Collections will also manage cataloging and metadata activities to enhance discovery of and access to the holdings of Special Collections; create records for scholarly and special collection items in a wide range of formats and languages according to best practices and standards; and contribute to initiatives to review, enhance, and/or remediate descriptive information. A successful candidate will also actively participate in professional discussions and activities in PCC programs, conferences and other professional venues. They will contribute to the campus, the Universities of Wisconsin, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) consortium committees.

For more information and to apply for the position, please click on the following link:
https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/resource-description-librarian-and-cataloging-coordinator-for-spec-collections-madison-wisconsin-united-states-2dd43d49-b6ca-4a7a-bccd-4b28cdb816bc


The deadline for applications is 11:55pm on Monday, April 15th.

A cover letter and resume are required. All applications must be submitted through the Jobs at UW applicant system. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your materials. A criminal background check is required.  Should you have any questions, contact Melissa Ortiz at melissa.ortiz at wisc.edu.


Denis Brunke
Lead Cataloging Librarian
University of Wisconsin--Madison
312 Memorial Library
728 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: (608) 262-3477
Email: denis.brunke at wisc.edu
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