Myung-Ja Han
2014-10-03 19:36:12 UTC
*E-Serials Bibliographic Control Specialist (Academic Professional)*
*University Library*
*University of Illinois Urbana Champaign*
Position Available: As soon as possible after closing date of search. This
is for a regular 100%, 12-month Academic Professional position in the
University Library.
Duties and Responsibilities: The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
seeks an innovative and knowledgeable professional to serve in the position
of E-Serials Bibliographic Control Specialist. This is an academic
professional position for an entry level librarian with the requisite
skills or course work or for a non-MLS professional with appropriate
experience and skills. This position is largely responsible for developing
and implementing libraryâs e-serials bibliographic control policy and
practice. Under the direction of the Head of Content and Access Management,
s(he) is to work to establish efficient work procedures and maintain high
standards of both quality and production of bibliographic control for the
Library's large collection of serials. The E-Serials Bibliographic Control
Specialist will work in the Content Access Management unit within the
Technical Services Division. The position will work in a team environment
with those Division faculty and staff responsible for the cataloging and
management of e-serials and maintenance of serials in all formats.
This position may participate in research activity regarding issues in
bibliographic control in digital library environments and the impact of
implementing emerging cataloging standards in user services and discovery
services.
As the information landscape is changing, this position may be asked to
cover additional and evolving services or functions related to enhancing
the discovery and delivery of library content.
*Qualifications: **Required:* ALA accredited masterâs degree in library or
information science; Demonstrated supervisory experience; Serials
cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting or
cataloging experience with electronic resources; Familiarity with
cataloging rules, standards, and tools such as MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, and
CONSER standards; Solid computer skills including spreadsheet and database
applications; Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication
skills; Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and flexibly
with a wide variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment. See
https://jobs.illinois.edu for Preferred.
*To Apply: *To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate
profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest,
resume, and contact information including email addresses for three
professional references. Applications not submitted through this website
will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
*Deadline:* In order to ensure full consideration we urge candidates to
submit application materials on or before October 24, 2014
*Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes
individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace
and value diversity and inclusivity.*
*www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu*
<http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/>
Myung-Ja "MJ" Han
Metadata Librarian
220 Main Library
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
1408 W. Gregory Dr. (MC-522)
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-9515 (Main Library)
217-244-7809 (Grainger)
*University Library*
*University of Illinois Urbana Champaign*
Position Available: As soon as possible after closing date of search. This
is for a regular 100%, 12-month Academic Professional position in the
University Library.
Duties and Responsibilities: The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
seeks an innovative and knowledgeable professional to serve in the position
of E-Serials Bibliographic Control Specialist. This is an academic
professional position for an entry level librarian with the requisite
skills or course work or for a non-MLS professional with appropriate
experience and skills. This position is largely responsible for developing
and implementing libraryâs e-serials bibliographic control policy and
practice. Under the direction of the Head of Content and Access Management,
s(he) is to work to establish efficient work procedures and maintain high
standards of both quality and production of bibliographic control for the
Library's large collection of serials. The E-Serials Bibliographic Control
Specialist will work in the Content Access Management unit within the
Technical Services Division. The position will work in a team environment
with those Division faculty and staff responsible for the cataloging and
management of e-serials and maintenance of serials in all formats.
This position may participate in research activity regarding issues in
bibliographic control in digital library environments and the impact of
implementing emerging cataloging standards in user services and discovery
services.
As the information landscape is changing, this position may be asked to
cover additional and evolving services or functions related to enhancing
the discovery and delivery of library content.
*Qualifications: **Required:* ALA accredited masterâs degree in library or
information science; Demonstrated supervisory experience; Serials
cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting or
cataloging experience with electronic resources; Familiarity with
cataloging rules, standards, and tools such as MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, and
CONSER standards; Solid computer skills including spreadsheet and database
applications; Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication
skills; Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and flexibly
with a wide variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment. See
https://jobs.illinois.edu for Preferred.
*To Apply: *To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate
profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest,
resume, and contact information including email addresses for three
professional references. Applications not submitted through this website
will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
*Deadline:* In order to ensure full consideration we urge candidates to
submit application materials on or before October 24, 2014
*Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes
individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace
and value diversity and inclusivity.*
*www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu*
<http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/>
Myung-Ja "MJ" Han
Metadata Librarian
220 Main Library
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
1408 W. Gregory Dr. (MC-522)
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-9515 (Main Library)
217-244-7809 (Grainger)