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Cataloging and Metadata Librarian, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Posted April 20, 2016

Rank: Associate Librarian, Tenure-Track

Department Summary:

Library Services is located in the Clement C. Maxwell Library and is open an average of 94 hours each week during the academic year. It is a busy, dynamic place with classrooms, academic and administrative offices throughout the building. The library serves all BSU students, faculty, staff, and researchers from across the country and world. Library Services seeks a dynamic, creative, versatile, and user-oriented professional for the position of Cataloging and Metadata Librarian. The successful candidate will manage the Technical Services unit and provide access to library resources, in support of the University’s missions for teaching and learning, research and creative endeavors, and student success and achievement.

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date. 

Essential Duties:

  • Provide leadership for the Technical Services unit, which includes cataloging, serials processing, catalog maintenance, and physical processing for all formats and locations.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate unit operations and workflows.
  • Supervise three library assistants (two full-time and one part-time).
  • Conduct training, and create and maintain documentation for the unit.
  • Provide timely original and complex copy cataloging for library materials in all formats and languages, including print and electronic monographs and serials, rare books and ephemera, media, and digital items.
  • Work with an authority vendor to manage authority control.
  • Collaborate with various colleagues as needed to improve workflows, identify projects, and enhance access to print, video, manuscript, and digital materials.
  • Take an active role in Maxwell Library’s future move to a new library management and discovery service.
  • Stay current with cataloging and metadata developments and provide expert advice to the library and campus on providing access to information resources.
  • Act as liaison to one or more academic departments.
  • Actively engage in professional development activities as required for promotion and tenure.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited program.
  • Relevant experience in an academic, large public, or special library, or in a related field.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in cataloging using national standards such as RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, and Dewey. Experience cataloging using RDA is required.
  • Awareness of current developments and trends in cataloging and metadata with the proven ability to apply such knowledge to local practices.
  • Ability to think strategically, set priorities, research tools and best practices, and manage responsibilities independently.
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, evolving library and campus environment.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Commitment to diversity and social justice.
  • Evidence of ability to successfully engage in professional activities and disciplinary scholarship to satisfy promotion and tenure requirements for the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Second master’s degree. (Required for promotion beyond associate librarian rank.)
  • Three years relevant cataloging and/or metadata experience in an academic or research library.
  • Experience using Ex Libris’s Voyager integrated library system.
  • Experience using the OCLC Connexion platform.
  • Experience using Microsoft Access.
  • Knowledge of one or more foreign languages, preferably Spanish, French, Portuguese or Japanese.

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people. 

Posting Number: F00020P

Open Date: 04/15/2016

Open Until Filled: Yes

Apply online at: https://jobs.bridgew.edu/postings/1102.

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