University of Washington
Media Cataloging/Metadata Librarian

TITLE: Media Cataloging/Metadata Librarian

LOCATION: Monographic Services Division

THE LIBRARIES:

Among the largest academic research libraries in North America, the University of Washington Libraries has a collection of more than six million cataloged volumes, an equal number in microform format, more than 50,000 serial titles, and a combined media collection of well over 27,000 items.
Located on the Pacific Rim, the University has a great interest in Asia.
The Libraries have significant collections in South and Southeast Asia, Near East, Slavic and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and East Asia. As scholarship shifts from print to a broader range of formats for primary and secondary sources, the Libraries' media collections for these areas of the world are growing rapidly.

THE MONOGRAPHIC SERVICES DIVISION:

The Monographic Services Division is one of two technical services units within the Resource Acquisitions and Description/Information Technology Services department of the University of Washington Libraries. It acquires and catalogs monographs and integrating resources for the Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses of the University. The Division handles a growing volume of non-book materials, in particular film and sound recordings, in a wide range of languages and scripts. It also creates digital collections, provides subject analysis and authority work for them, and plays a lead role in setting cataloging policy and in developing metadata standards and applications within the Libraries.

THE POSITION:

As a member of the Special Materials Cataloging Section, which functions as a self-managing unit of the Monographic Services Division, classifies and provides subject analysis for monographs in a variety of formats.
Participates in the creation of metadata for digital collections using a variety of metadata schema.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Performs descriptive and subject cataloging and classification of monographs in non-book formats in all subject areas and languages, in particular for DVDs and VHS, using current Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress classification and subject headings and OCLC/MARC tagging, in accordance with local policies.

* Coordinates and performs cataloging of International Studies media materials. Contributes to the cataloging of media in languages with which the incumbent is not familiar, using team cataloging as necessary.

* Serves on the Metadata Implementation Group, helping organize and implement digital projects as needed. Implementation may involve the application of non-traditional metadata schema; the Libraries currently employs Dublin Core, EAD, and MARCXML, with work developing on other standards.

* Participates in all aspects of team management.

* When serving as a member of the division's Management Team, participates in the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of new policies and procedures. Cooperatively prepares reports, studies and surveys as required. Works with other team members to plan new initiatives, adjust staffing and workflow, and meet changing circumstances and goals.
Assists and substitutes for the other team members when necessary.

* When serving as Personnel Coordinator of the section, conducts performance evaluations for one librarian and four library specialists; evaluates temporary staff as circumstances require; acts upon travel and leave requests.

* Serves as liaison between the Division and other library units as assigned to resolve cataloging problems or questions.

* Accepts responsibility for communication with coworkers and supervisors.

* Participates in library committees and meetings as appropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

* Minimum of two years of experience cataloging using AACR2 and LCRI, MARC and LCSH.

* Experience cataloging media materials, specifically video and sound recordings.

* Knowledge of metadata standards, in particular Dublin Core.

* Ability to work in a self-managing section.

* Excellent oral and written communications skills. Analytic and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work effectively with individuals and with groups. Ability to function well in a changing environment, to work effectively within a large organization, and to exercise initiative in a collaborative framework.

* Commitment to professional development and service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages from among the Slavic languages, and/or Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, or Hindi.

* NACO, SACO or BIBCO experience.

* Work experience in a research library.

* Experience assigning metadata in Dublin Core or another non-MARC schema.

SALARY: $45,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO:

Charles E. Chamberlin
Senior Associate Dean
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900

Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including a work telephone number, e-mail address, salary requirements, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2008

University of Washington Libraries' Home Page is:
http://www.lib.washington.edu and the Monographic Service Division's home page is http://www.lib.washington.edu/msd.

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.