[DCRM-L] Position: Visiting Special Collections Cataloger, University of Miami Libraries, Coral Gables, FL

[Michael Kim]

Visiting Special Collections Cataloger, University of Miami Libraries

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.

*UNI**VERSITY: *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 (www.miami.edu). * *

*THE LIBRARY: *The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu)
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.

*POSITION**:  *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.

*QUALIFICATIONS: **Required: *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.

*SALARY AND BENEFITS: *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:
http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.

*APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: *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:

Marylen Exposito, Human Resources Manager
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: richter.recruiting at miami.edu
fax: 305-284-3913

*The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity **Affirmative Action
Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages
applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds. *
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