<p>Visiting Special Collections Cataloger, University of Miami Libraries<br></p><p>The University of Miami Libraries seeks a Visiting Special
Collections Cataloger to provide original and complex copy cataloging,
retrospective conversion, and authority work for materials in the
library’s Special Collections Division and the Cuban Heritage
Collection, and to coordinate the special collections cataloging
activity of staff within Cataloging &Metadata Services following
prescribed national standards. Incumbent also serves as the primary
Spanish/Latin American cataloger for the general collections. This is a
temporary (1-year), full-time position with the possibility of renewal.
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<p><strong>UNI</strong><strong>VERSITY: </strong>The University
of Miami is one of the nation’s leading research universities in a
community of extraordinary diversity and international vitality. The
University is privately supported, non-sectarian institution, located
in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical campus. The
University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges, including
Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration,
Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing,
and Marine and Atmospheric Science (<a href="http://www.miami.edu/">www.miami.edu</a>).
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<p><strong>THE LIBRARY: </strong>The University of Miami
Libraries (<a href="http://www.library.miami.edu/">www.library.miami.edu</a>)
rank among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a
collection of over 3 million volumes, 74,000 current serials, and over
64,000 E-journal titles. The Otto G. Richter Library lies in the heart
of the Coral Gables campus and serves as the central library for the
University. Other University of Miami libraries include the Paul
Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi Prokop Newman Business
Information Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks Music
Library, and the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library. The campus
also has independent medical and law libraries. The Libraries provide
support and services for approximately 10,100 undergraduates, 5,100
graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time faculty and staff. The
Libraries have a staff of 37 Librarians and 86 support staff and are a
member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, RLG, and Lyrasis. </p>
<p><strong>POSITION</strong><strong>: </strong>Reporting to the
Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services, the Visiting Special
Collections Cataloging provides original and complex copy cataloging of
published materials in the Special Collections Division and the Cuban
Heritage Collections, including rare books, artists’ books, serials, and
audiovisual materials in multiple languages and formats, and from a
variety of time periods, according to national & local standards for
rare book description; provides training and guidance to cataloging
staff performing special collections cataloging and retrospective
conversion; May supervise special collections cataloging project teams
and/or student assistants ; works with the Head of CMS and collection
curators to establish cataloging priorities for special collections
material and to set priorities for processing collections in the
backlog, including determining appropriate levels of treatment for
groups of materials; Serves as liaison between CMS, Special
Collections, and the Cuban Heritage Collection for problem solving,
changes in policies and procedures and other cataloging and metadata
issues; actively participates in the development and implementation of
metadata standards in the Libraries as they apply to the processing,
description, and cataloging of manuscripts and special collections
materials and serves on the Metadata Working Group; reviews EAD-encoded
finding aids prepared by special collections staff as needed for the
purpose of assigning name, subject, form/genre, and title headings, and
may assign headings to finding aids and related catalog records ;
provides original and complex copy cataloging of Spanish language
materials for the general collections; maintains awareness of special
collections and general cataloging issues and standards, metadata
standards, and librarianship; serves on/participates in Libraries and
University organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as
appropriate. </p>
<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS: </strong><strong>Required: </strong>Master’s
degree from an ALA accredited library science program or foreign
equivalent; Two years cataloging experience, including archival and/or
special collections materials; Knowledge of DCRM(B), AACR2, LCSH, LC
Classification, and MARC21 Familiarity with AAPM , DACS, EAD, and
Dublin Core; Fluent knowledge of Spanish; Experience working with
integrated library systems (Innovative Interfaces preferred);
Understanding of the scholarly research environment; Demonstrated
project management, organizational, analytical, and problem solving
skills; Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in teams
within the Library and University; Demonstrated effective oral,
written, and interpersonal communication skills; Demonstrated
commitment to user-centered library service and the ability to work
flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast-paced environment with a
culturally diverse population; Evidence of continued professional
development, involvement, and contribution.</p>
<p><strong>SALARY AND BENEFITS: </strong>Compensation will be
competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. This
is a visiting one-year non-tenure track twelve-month faculty
appointment at the Librarian Assistant rank. The position offers a
comprehensive benefits package including: TIAA-CREF; medical and dental
insurance; life, disability, and long-term care insurance available;
tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days annual vacation.
Additional employment benefits available include credit union; Employee
Assistance Program; bookstore, and sporting event discounts; optional
fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center, and no
state or local income taxes. More information on benefits can be found
at: <a href="http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf">http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf</a>.</p>
<p><strong>APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: </strong>Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. Applications and nominations will be accepted until a suitable
candidate is selected. Applications should be submitted electronically
and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of
three references. The references will not be contacted before the
appropriate time. Send nominations and applications to: </p>
<p align="center">Marylen Exposito, Human Resources Manager<br>
Otto G. Richter Library <br>
University of Miami <br>
P.O. Box 248214 <br>
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320 <br>
e-mail: <a href="mailto:richter.recruiting@miami.edu">richter.recruiting@miami.edu</a>
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fax: 305-284-3913<br>
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<strong>The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity </strong><strong>Affirmative
Action Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity
and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural
backgrounds. </strong></p>