Duke University Libraries are recruiting a Monographs Description Librarian, who is responsible for original and copy cataloging of monographs in all formats, subjects, and languages in which there is competence. S/He keeps abreast of standards and demonstrates a commitment to customer service and to collaborative work in support of discovery and access through team and departmental efforts and through active participation in projects. Please note that we prioritize language competencies in non-Roman languages particularly Arabic, Chinese, and/or Russian.
Details at: https://library.duke.edu/about/jobs/monographsdescriptionlibrarian
Monographs Description Librarian
Responsibilities
• Performs original and complex copy cataloging of monographs in all formats, subjects, and languages for which there is competence; enhances or replaces OCLC records within established guidelines; assigns Library of Congress Classification call numbers; inputs and edits holdings and item information to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
• Works collegially across departments in the Duke University Libraries (DUL), Rubenstein Library, and the professional school libraries to maintain good communication and relations among cataloging units, and to contribute to practices that maximize efficiency and provide a seamless discovery experience for users.
• Assists with planning and management of short and long-term cataloging projects and, including coordinating projects with other departments in the Duke University Libraries (DUL), Rubenstein Library, the professional school libraries, consortia partners (TRLN, Ivy Plus) and vendors.
• Actively participates in team, department, and division meetings and activities to contribute toward an environment that promotes inclusion, respect, trust, and accountability.
• Displays continuing growth in professional knowledge by taking an active interest in the profession as demonstrated through continuing development of professional knowledge and abilities, membership and participation in professional organizations, and/or service to the Libraries, the University, or the community in a professional capacity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• None
Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to inclusion.
Education:
Required: MLS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred: Advanced degree in a related field
Experience:
Required:
• Familiarity with the use and application of RDA or other bibliographic description standards, subject analysis, and application of a standard classification system
• Experience with MARC bibliographic formats
• Reading knowledge of one language other than English
• Familiarity with at least one library utility and integrated library system (ILS)
• Experience performing copy cataloging in an academic setting
• Evidence of analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Awareness of trends and issues relative to library information technology and supported applications for bibliographic and authority metadata.
Preferred:
• Working knowledge of OCLC Connexion and an ILS such as Ex Libris’ Aleph
• Prioritize language competencies in non-Roman languages particularly Arabic, Chinese, and/or Russian
• 1-3 years of experience performing complex copy or original cataloging
• Experience leading or contributing to short and long-term projects
• Knowledge of Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) standards and programs
• Knowledge of BIBFRAME and other linked data initiatives; knowledge of non-MARC metadata standards
Working Conditions
• Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds and unpack, shelve and shift large quantities of library materials
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping
• Normal office environment
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes 20 days vacation, 13 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development and training.
Environment
Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks annually among the top in the nation. The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The Libraries consist of the Perkins Library, Bostock Library, Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Lilly Library, and Music Library, and the library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort. Duke's library holdings of 6.2 million volumes are among the largest of private universities in the United States.
Duke is a diverse community committed to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all people. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. We believe that when we understand, celebrate, and tap into our uniqueness to creatively solve problems and address shared goals, our possibilities are limitless. Duke University Libraries value diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and background and are actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect.
Duke's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters. Durham is located in the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The Triangle is conveniently located just a few hours from the mountains and the coast, offers a moderate climate, and has been ranked among the best places to live and to do business.
Duke offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes both traditional benefits such as health insurance, leave time and retirement, as well as wide ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at: http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/index.php.
Application
Cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11140. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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University of Chicago: Head of East Asian Technical Services
The University of Chicago Library seeks an innovative and experienced librarian for the position of Head, East Asian Technical Services.
Situated on a campus rich in architecture and green spaces, only minutes from downtown Chicago, and within walking distance of Lake Michigan, the University of Chicago provides a unique working and learning environment. Employees enjoy easy access to a range of housing and transportation options, cultural venues, culinary experiences, educational opportunities, and recreational activities.
World-renowned for the scope and scale of distinctive print and digital collections, the University Library curates the 9th-largest research collection in North America, with 11 million volumes in print and electronic form, and acquiring as many as 100,000 new print volumes annually. Housed in the Joseph Regenstein Library, the East Asian Collection holds a collection of more than 850,000 volumes in traditional formats in Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages as well as a substantial and growing collection of electronic resources. As one of the finest such collections in the country, it serves not only teaching and research needs of the faculty and students at the University of Chicago but also scholars in the region and throughout the country by its Interlibrary Loan and other library services.
Reporting to the Curator for the East Asian Collection, the Head of East Asian Technical Services is responsible for managing the technical services operations for all materials in the East Asian Collection. The technical services operations include acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, binding, and labeling activities that support bibliographic access and control of the collections. The Head supervises supporting staff members for technical services, coordinates the work and activities of the technical services staff members, and sustains communication with other departments of the Library, including the central Technical Services Department, Preservation Department, systems colleagues, and stacks management operations. The Head also leads and manages the unit's cataloging outsourcing project, and performs original cataloging for Chinese materials, especially for non-monographic materials.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Curator and the central Technical Services Department of the Library, establish and update technical services policies, workflows, and procedures for East Asian (EA) that reflect changes and ensure efficiency and productivity. Supervise supporting staff and students; hire and train new employees, coordinating training with the central Technical Services Department as appropriate; provide performance appraisals for supervised staff. Motivate and manage staff to achieve unit goals and meet evolving requirements and standards for acquisitions, cataloging, and physical processing. Ensure that the work of the unit is responsive to user needs, and is in line with the Library's expectations for quantity and quality of the work. Oversee cataloging performed by Chinese, Japanese and Korean librarians. Maintain awareness of and leadership in advancing new developments in bibliographic control, metadata standards, emerging library linked data applications, innovative techniques and tools, as well as best practices for technical services. Serve as the resource person for the EA Collection on issues related to technical services, especially cataloging, including OCLC, our local Kuali-OLE system, national standards, and local policies and practices. Assume the role of problem solver for daily technical service operations; discuss the issues, problems encountered and possible solutions with the EA staff members involved, the Curator, and/or the central Technical Services Department, if necessary, to come up with solutions that are communicated clearly and understood by the staff involved. Manage the
cataloging outsourcing project to ensure its smooth implementation; serve as contact person to coordinate quality control, record loading, and communication with the service provider. Initiate and manage special projects of East Asian Technical Services. Perform some original cataloging for Chinese materials, especially non-monographic materials and electronic resources. Collect and compile statistics and submit an annual report of the technical services operations to the Curator. Serve on library committees, and be active professionally, both locally and nationally. Represent the East Asian Collection within the Library on technical services issues and bring the EA perspective to the Library's discussions as appropriate. Represent Chicago's East Asian Collection in local, regional and national forums such as CEAL on technical services issues, policies and practices.
Required Qualifications: Graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent plus substantial relevant experience; substantial cataloging experience in an academic/research library; supervisory experience; substantial experience with and excellent knowledge of cataloging standards, tools and resources pertaining to East Asian cataloging such as RDA, AACR2, LC subject headings and classification, MARC21 formats and authority files; fluency in English and Chinese languages with excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to construct clear documentation; demonstrated ability to take initiatives, to prioritize work, to coordinate workflow, and to lead a team and/or project; strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong critical thinking and problem solving skills; enthusiasm for and ability to work in a team environment with diverse staff; excellent knowledge of Pinyin Romanization system for Chinese language.
Preferred Qualifications: substantial cataloging experience with materials in East Asian Languages; experience in managing related operations in an academic/research library, particularly with East Asian materials; experience designing and deploying training programs for staff; experience with LC-PCC Policy Statements, BIBCO, NACO and CONSER; cataloging experience with non-book materials and electronic resources; knowledge of another East Asian language; familiarity with the Romanization system for Japanese or Korean language; demonstrated strong computer skills; professionally active at the regional and/or national levels.
Salary and Benefits: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.
Apply for this position at http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54492
Applications received by April 15 will be assured of consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/ . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5671 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.
Situated on a campus rich in architecture and green spaces, only minutes from downtown Chicago, and within walking distance of Lake Michigan, the University of Chicago provides a unique working and learning environment. Employees enjoy easy access to a range of housing and transportation options, cultural venues, culinary experiences, educational opportunities, and recreational activities.
World-renowned for the scope and scale of distinctive print and digital collections, the University Library curates the 9th-largest research collection in North America, with 11 million volumes in print and electronic form, and acquiring as many as 100,000 new print volumes annually. Housed in the Joseph Regenstein Library, the East Asian Collection holds a collection of more than 850,000 volumes in traditional formats in Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages as well as a substantial and growing collection of electronic resources. As one of the finest such collections in the country, it serves not only teaching and research needs of the faculty and students at the University of Chicago but also scholars in the region and throughout the country by its Interlibrary Loan and other library services.
Reporting to the Curator for the East Asian Collection, the Head of East Asian Technical Services is responsible for managing the technical services operations for all materials in the East Asian Collection. The technical services operations include acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, binding, and labeling activities that support bibliographic access and control of the collections. The Head supervises supporting staff members for technical services, coordinates the work and activities of the technical services staff members, and sustains communication with other departments of the Library, including the central Technical Services Department, Preservation Department, systems colleagues, and stacks management operations. The Head also leads and manages the unit's cataloging outsourcing project, and performs original cataloging for Chinese materials, especially for non-monographic materials.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Curator and the central Technical Services Department of the Library, establish and update technical services policies, workflows, and procedures for East Asian (EA) that reflect changes and ensure efficiency and productivity. Supervise supporting staff and students; hire and train new employees, coordinating training with the central Technical Services Department as appropriate; provide performance appraisals for supervised staff. Motivate and manage staff to achieve unit goals and meet evolving requirements and standards for acquisitions, cataloging, and physical processing. Ensure that the work of the unit is responsive to user needs, and is in line with the Library's expectations for quantity and quality of the work. Oversee cataloging performed by Chinese, Japanese and Korean librarians. Maintain awareness of and leadership in advancing new developments in bibliographic control, metadata standards, emerging library linked data applications, innovative techniques and tools, as well as best practices for technical services. Serve as the resource person for the EA Collection on issues related to technical services, especially cataloging, including OCLC, our local Kuali-OLE system, national standards, and local policies and practices. Assume the role of problem solver for daily technical service operations; discuss the issues, problems encountered and possible solutions with the EA staff members involved, the Curator, and/or the central Technical Services Department, if necessary, to come up with solutions that are communicated clearly and understood by the staff involved. Manage the
cataloging outsourcing project to ensure its smooth implementation; serve as contact person to coordinate quality control, record loading, and communication with the service provider. Initiate and manage special projects of East Asian Technical Services. Perform some original cataloging for Chinese materials, especially non-monographic materials and electronic resources. Collect and compile statistics and submit an annual report of the technical services operations to the Curator. Serve on library committees, and be active professionally, both locally and nationally. Represent the East Asian Collection within the Library on technical services issues and bring the EA perspective to the Library's discussions as appropriate. Represent Chicago's East Asian Collection in local, regional and national forums such as CEAL on technical services issues, policies and practices.
Required Qualifications: Graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent plus substantial relevant experience; substantial cataloging experience in an academic/research library; supervisory experience; substantial experience with and excellent knowledge of cataloging standards, tools and resources pertaining to East Asian cataloging such as RDA, AACR2, LC subject headings and classification, MARC21 formats and authority files; fluency in English and Chinese languages with excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to construct clear documentation; demonstrated ability to take initiatives, to prioritize work, to coordinate workflow, and to lead a team and/or project; strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong critical thinking and problem solving skills; enthusiasm for and ability to work in a team environment with diverse staff; excellent knowledge of Pinyin Romanization system for Chinese language.
Preferred Qualifications: substantial cataloging experience with materials in East Asian Languages; experience in managing related operations in an academic/research library, particularly with East Asian materials; experience designing and deploying training programs for staff; experience with LC-PCC Policy Statements, BIBCO, NACO and CONSER; cataloging experience with non-book materials and electronic resources; knowledge of another East Asian language; familiarity with the Romanization system for Japanese or Korean language; demonstrated strong computer skills; professionally active at the regional and/or national levels.
Salary and Benefits: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.
Apply for this position at http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54492
Applications received by April 15 will be assured of consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/ . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5671 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.
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