{"id":4846,"date":"2012-04-13T11:17:45","date_gmt":"2012-04-13T17:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=4846"},"modified":"2012-04-13T11:17:45","modified_gmt":"2012-04-13T17:17:45","slug":"position-opening-digital-resources-catalog-librarian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2012\/04\/13\/position-opening-digital-resources-catalog-librarian\/","title":{"rendered":"Position Opening: Digital Resources Catalog Librarian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Digital Resources Catalog Librarian<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MU Libraries<br \/>\nUniversity of Missouri<br \/>\n(Immediate opening)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>General Overview:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>The University of Missouri in Columbia, MO is seeking qualified applicants for a Digital Resources Catalog Librarian I position within our division of Access, Collections and Technical Services. Principal duties will include providing bibliographic control of and access to the resources of MU Libraries through original and complex copy cataloging, some metadata production and the\u00a0oversight of batch records loads.\u00a0 Resources handled will\u00a0include\u00a0monographs, serials, and integrating resources, with a focus on online resources.\u00a0 Bibliographic databases in use at the University of Missouri\u00a0include OCLC WorldCat\u00a0and the University of Missouri online catalog, institutional repository, and digital library catalog. The Digital Resources Catalog Librarian reports directly to the Head, Catalog Department.\u00a0 He or she may supervise support staff and\/or student employees.<\/p>\n<p>Specific areas of responsibility include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform original and complex copy cataloging for a variety of materials applying standards including AACR2, MARC, Dublin Core, MODS, MARC, LCSH, and LCGFT.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee ebook cataloging and selected special cataloging projects in the department.<\/li>\n<li>Complete routine and special bibliographic record maintenance including bibliographic file uploads to Summon and review of MARCIVE Government Document record loads.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee bibliographic record loads into the local online catalog (currently III Millennium), including batch editing of records before and after loads using tools including MARCedit and the local online catalog.<\/li>\n<li>Work with members of the Digitization Unit in reviewing and setting standards for best practices in workflow, scanning, preservation, and metadata.<\/li>\n<li>Share supervision of a graduate library assistant who will assist in work assigned to this position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The full job description can be accessed at <a href=\"..\/..\/staff\/admin\/jobopps.htm\">http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/staff\/admin\/jobopps.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is an entry-level, Librarian I position. All entry-level librarians must qualify for promotion from Librarian I to Librarian II in three years to obtain reappointment.\u00a0 Refer to the MU Libraries\u2019 academic <em>Governance Document<\/em> for criteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications<\/strong>: Master\u2019s degree from an ALA-accredited program or the equivalent. Knowledge of cataloging practices and trends.\u00a0 Demonstrated self-motivation and strong analytical and problem solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to think critically. Able to learn and accurately perform complex tasks following established rules, standards, and procedures.\u00a0 Demonstrated ability to adapt to ongoing change in a positive manner.\u00a0 Work well independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels; demonstrated positive attitude.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications<\/strong>: \u00a0Library experience, particularly in cataloging.\u00a0 Skills in project management and interpersonal relations.\u00a0 Familiar with emerging metadata standards.\u00a0 Experience developing and writing procedures.\u00a0 Experience supervising and training other staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation<\/strong>: Annual beginning salary of $40,000 with excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision care, educational) through the University of Missouri plus other fringe benefits including 75% tuition waiver. For more information on MU\u2019s \u201cTotal Rewards\u201d package, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/hr\/benefits\">http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/hr\/benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply: <\/strong>Preference for applications received by May 9, 2012, but r\u00e9sum\u00e9s will be accepted until the positions are filled. Only online application materials will be accepted. Position is available immediately. To apply, go to MU\u2019s campus Human Resources office at <a href=\"http:\/\/hrs.missouri.edu\/find-a-job\/index.php\">http:\/\/hrs.missouri.edu\/find-a-job\/index.php<\/a> and include a cover letter, resume and the names of three references. The Job ID # is 7332.<\/p>\n<p>The University of Missouri Libraries is located at the flagship campus in Columbia, Missouri. Working at the University of Missouri in Columbia (MU) offers major learning opportunities in an ARL library with a sizable catalog department, NACO and SACO participation, and a history of support for leadership development.<\/p>\n<p>The University of Missouri-Columbia is committed to cultural diversity and it is expected that successful candidate(s) will share in this commitment. MU is an equal opportunity\/ADA institution and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. For ADA accommodations during the application process, please call 573-882-4701.\u00a0 Relay Missouri users call through 1-800-735-2966.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital Resources Catalog Librarian MU Libraries University of Missouri (Immediate opening) General Overview: The University of Missouri in Columbia, MO is seeking qualified applicants for a Digital Resources Catalog Librarian I position within our division of Access, Collections and Technical<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2012\/04\/13\/position-opening-digital-resources-catalog-librarian\/\">Read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Position Opening: Digital Resources Catalog Librarian<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\"> &#8250;<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-human-resources"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-27 01:35:28","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4846","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4846"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4846\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4846"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4846"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4846"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}