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

[Deborah J. Leslie]

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Subject: [EXLIBRIS-L] Position Announcement - Coral Gables, FL - Special Collections Cataloger: University of Miami Libraries

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Special Collections Cataloger

The University of Miami Libraries seeks a 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 & local  standards.

UNIVERSITY: 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 3.3 million volumes and 76,869 current serials
titles, including 72,942 electronic journals. The Otto G. Richter
Library lies in the center 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, the Marta & Austin
Weeks Music Library, and the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library.
The University also has independent medical and law libraries. The
Libraries provide support and services for approximately 10,370
undergraduates, 5,259 graduate students, and 13,058 full and part time
faculty and staff.  Excluding the independent libraries, the
University Libraries employ 56 professional and 90 support staff and
are a member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, RLG, and Lyrasis.

POSITION:  Under the direction of the Head of Cataloging & Metadata
Services, the Special Collections Cataloger has primary responsibility
for providing 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
coordinates special collections cataloging activity of staff within
Cataloging & Metadata Services following prescribed national & local
standards.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performance:
•	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, formats, and 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; Participates in
the Cataloging Policy Board.
•	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; 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.
•	Maintains awareness of  special collections and general cataloging
issues and standards, metadata standards, and librarianship;

Service
•	Serves on/participates in Libraries and University organizations,
committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.
•	Networks, collaborates and actively participates in local, regional,
national, or international organizations regarding issues in special
collections cataloging and metadata creation

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
•	Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library science program or
foreign equivalent;
•	Two years professional cataloging experience, including archival
and/or special collections materials;
•	Knowledge of  DCRM(B), AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification, and MARC21;
•	Familiarity with DACS, EAD, and Dublin Core;
•	Bibliographic knowledge of Spanish;
•	Experience working with integrated library systems (Innovative
Interfaces preferred);
•	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

Desired:
•	Fluency in Spanish ; Bibliographic knowledge of additional Western
European language(s)
•	Experience applying metadata within a digital content management system
•	B.A. in the Humanities

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications. This is a non-tenure track faculty
appointment at the  Librarian Assistant/ Associate Professor 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

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.