UNC Chapel Hill
Electronic Resources Cataloger

UNC Chapel Hill, University Library

POSITION: Electronic Resources Cataloger

AVAILABLE: August 1, 2008

DESCRIPTION

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative and knowledgeable librarian to serve in the position of Electronic Resources Cataloger. The Electronic Resources Cataloger will work in the E-Resources & Serials Management (ESM) Department within a collegial environment of e-resources specialists. The Electronic Resources Cataloger will serve as the ESM Department’s specialist and liaison on issues of bibliographic control and metadata related to electronic resources of all types, with a focus on commercially-produced resources for monographic titles. This position reports to the Head of the E-Resources & Serials Management Department.

The Electronic Resources Cataloger: catalogs electronic resources including e-books, electronic databases, websites and other electronic formats (primarily monographs and integrating resources) using OCLC’s Connexion Client and the library’s Innovative Interfaces local system; supervises one full-time support staff member who performs cataloging and maintenance functions for electronic resources; may train and supervise student assistants; communicates with vendors regarding access issues and the availability of records; oversees and manages loads of vendor records for electronic resources, assuring their quality and accessibility; develops and maintains an understanding of issues related to electronic resources; contributes to the professional dialogue to improve service and enhance access to library resources; performs name, series, and subject authority work, and contributes authority records to the national authority files.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA-accredited MLS with demonstrated interest in electronic resources cataloging through extra courses, internships or work experience and professional growth in areas relevant to the position. Working knowledge of online library systems, AACR2R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC21 formats, and authority control. Solid computer skills including spreadsheet and database applications. Excellent oral and written communication skills; effective organizational and interpersonal skills; and the ability to work cooperatively and flexibly with a wide variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment.

Preferred: Cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting or cataloging experience with electronic resources. Experience with: Innovative's Millennium system; NACO or other PCC programs; MarcEdit software. Familiarity with electronic resources standards and related initiatives. Reading knowledge of one or more European or Asian languages.

The University and the Libraries
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.

The Region
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.

Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply:
Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.