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From: 	Merickel, Cathy <cmerick at uidaho.edu>


*The University of Idaho Library: Metadata and Catalog Librarian*

*Invitation to Apply: *The University of Idaho Library invites
applications from innovative and service-oriented individuals for the
position of Metadata and Catalog Librarian. The person in this position
will work closely with the Head of Cataloging and Collections, the
Digital Initiatives librarian, two Catalog librarians, the staff of the
Cataloging and Collections Department, the /Northwest Knowledge Network/ 
(the university’s emerging data management system), and /INSIDE Idaho/, 
the official geospatial data clearinghouse for the State of Idaho. An 
ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an ability to 
produce accurate and detailed work, a strong commitment to service, and 
flexibility to adapt to an evolving environment.The University of Idaho 
Library currently has established digital collections and is an Enhance 
library for books format and a member of NACO. As a member of the 
Washington and Idaho Network (WIN) consortium, the library shares an 
online system with three other northern Idaho academic libraries.


*Responsibilities: *Provide metadata support for digitization
initiatives in the Library; may use FGDC, ISO standards for geospatial
data, DACS, Dublin Core, Darwin Core, and/or other metadata schemes to
organize and provide access to library collections, including digital
resources. Create original records and work with complex copy cataloging 
in a variety of formats (including electronic), in a variety of 
languages and subject areas following national cataloging standards such 
as AACR2 and/or RDA, LCSH, LCC, MARC, OCLC’s Bibliographic Formats and 
Standards, and other format-specific cataloging guidelines as
appropriate. Consult with faculty and staff on the creation and
maintenance of metadata. Share in the maintenance of the quality of the
Library’s database in a Voyager system by contributing new bibliographic 
records to OCLC’s WorldCat database; improve the quality of that 
database by correcting or reporting errors; maintain and enhance the 
quality of the local Voyager integrated library system; may contribute 
name authority records to the Library of Congress name authority file 
through the Idaho NACO funnel.

Participate in problem-solving and policy-making activities and
committee work; serve as a resource person to library employees for
questions concerning cataloging, database maintenance, and workflow;
work with the Head of Cataloging and Collections to develop and
implement unit procedures and goals; share with library colleagues
relevant information gained from professional activities, and use that
knowledge to improve departmental operations.

As a member of the University of Idaho faculty, the successful candidate 
is expected to participate in planning and governance, to be able to 
work comfortably in a shared decision-making environment, and to be 
active professionally in research, outreach and professional service.

*Starting Date:*January 9, 2012

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*Salary and Benefits:*Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor
rank; salary at this rank is $41,000 plus full fringe benefits. For
complete information regarding benefits, please refer to this website:
http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources


*Qualifications:*

*_Required_**: *Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program;
coursework, training, or experience with Dublin Core or non-MARC
metadata schema; coursework, training, or experience with
catalogingusing AACR2 and/or RDA, MARC, LCSH; coursework, training, or
experience with a library classification system such as LCC or DDC;
familiarity with XML and XSLT; ability to work effectively,
independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment; ability
to meet requirements for promotion and tenure; and excellent oral,
interpersonal, and written communication skills.


*_Desired_**: *Non-MARC metadata coursework beyond the basic or
introductory level; AACR2 and/or RDA cataloging coursework beyond the
basic or introductory level; experience using the Library of Congress
classification system; familiarity with GIS; familiarity with FGDC
and/or ISO standards for geospatial data; experience with cataloging
and/or metadata on a professional or paraprofessional level (preferably
in an academic library); experience with working on a professional or
paraprofessional level in an academic library; familiarity with using
Cataloger’s Desktop and Classification Web; previous experience with a
data management system or institutional repository; experience with
OCLC, particularly OCLC CONTENTdm; experience with the Ex Libris Voyager 
system or another integrated library system; bibliographic knowledge of 
one or more languages other than English sufficient for cataloging of 
materials in those languages; research interests that could lead to 
scholarly publication.


*_Ideal candidate will_**: *be intellectually curious with a desire for
continuous learning, enthusiastically contribute to the University’s
research, teaching and outreach programs, explore emerging technologies
with regard to potential library applications, and be committed to the
ideals of faculty service.


*_To Apply:_*To be considered, applicants must complete the online
application available at the University of Idaho’s Human Resources site:
http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources

Candidates will be asked to submit: letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references.


*_Contact:_ *Direct questions for additional information to:

Ben Hunter, Chair, Selection Committee
University of Idaho Library
PO Box 442350
Moscow, ID 83844-2350


*Review of applications will begin August 15, 2011*

To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


*_About the University of Idaho_*

Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state’s land-grant
institution and its principal graduate education and research
university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the nation and 
the world. University researchers attract nearly $100 million in
research grants and contracts each year. The University of Idaho is
classified by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation as high research
activity. The student population of 12,000 includes first-generation
college students and ethnically diverse scholars, who select from more
than 130 degree options in the colleges of Agricultural and Life
Sciences; Art and Architecture; Business and Economics; Education;
Engineering; Law; Letters, Arts and Social Sciences; Natural Resources;
and Science. The university also is charged with the statewide mission
for medical education through the WWAMI program. The university combines 
the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning 
communities and focuses on helping students to succeed and become 
leaders. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic 
Conference. For more information, visit /www.uidaho.edu/
<http://www.uidaho.edu>.

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Cathy Merickel
Assistant to the Dean
University of Idaho Library
Moscow ID 83844-2350
Phone: 208-885-6534
Fax: 208-885-7070
E-mail: cmerick at uidaho.edu
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