Adelphi
University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education
for liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. The University is committed to
building a diverse faculty and offers a broad array of programs to a diverse
student population of nearly 8,000, of which one-third are graduate students.
The Libraries serve the main Garden City campus and locations in Hauppauge,
Hudson Valley, and Manhattan. Currently, the Adelphi University Libraries, Garden
City, NY is seeking a Catalog Librarian to join their team.
Reporting
to the Dean of Libraries through the Associate Dean for Technical and Automated
Services, the Catalog Librarian will be responsible for the organization and
bibliographic control of library materials in all formats to facilitate
discovery and access by all users.
The
Adelphi University Libraries seek a service oriented, collegial individual for
this position. Your role includes facilitating discovery through the
description of materials, assignment of classification, subject terms, and
other access terms as well as authority control and maintenance of the online
catalog. You will perform and oversee original and complex copy cataloging for
all formats, as well as determine specifications for bibliographic records
acquired for e-resources and other materials, plus develop standards for
loading bibliographic records into the online catalog in coordination with the
Library’s IT team. The selected candidate will oversee daily operations
including record creation and maintenance, recruiting, training, and
supervising staff, and development of policies and procedures. Require someone
who keeps current with professional knowledge of national cataloging standards,
issues, and trends. Other responsibilities include selection of materials in
assigned subject(s), provision of reference service, and participation in the
Library’s information literacy program.
This
is tenure track faculty position. Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an
ALA accredited school of library/information science. A
second post-baccalaureate degree or similar proof of advanced study is highly
preferred and is required for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor and
for tenure.
The successful candidate will have a strong working
knowledge of current bibliographic standards including AACR2, LC
classification, LCSH, and MARC and non-MARC metadata formats; recent cataloging
experience including work with OCLC or other bibliographic utility; practical
experience working with an automated system, preferably Innovative Interfaces, and processes relevant to catalog
management; and a demonstrated ability to analyze workflow, establish
procedures, and to effectively communicate them.
Desired
qualifications include working knowledge of RDA and FRBR/FRAD, familiarity with
digital repository software, such as Content DM, and experience with providing
metadata for digitized content.
This
position will be available in April 2013. Screening of applications will begin
immediately and will be accepted until position is filled.
Please apply at http://www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty with
letter of application, CV and contact information for three references.
Employment
is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Adelphi
University is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer.
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