[Siguse-l] Head of Metadata Services Department Position Announcement

Wed Sep 7 14:34:28 EDT 2011

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From: Zaida M. Diaz [mailto:zdiaz at umd.edu]<mailto:[mailto:zdiaz at umd.edu]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 6:19 PM
To: library-staff
Subject: Head of Metadata Services Department Position Announcement

Dear All,

The Search Committee for the Head of Metadata Services Department position is pleased to share the position announcement below (and also attached). Please feel free to share this announcement with colleagues who might be interested and encourage them to review the full job description (the url is noted below). Applications are due on September 28, 2011.

Thank you,

- Zaida

On behalf of the Selection Advisory Committee:
Kathy Glennan
Donna King
Angie Ohler
Zaida Díaz (Chair)

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Title:                      Head, Metadata Services Department
Category:            Librarian
Department:      Metadata Services
Benefits:              22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave
                                3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays
                                Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription

The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Head for the Metadata Services Department that will lead a service-centered department in designing, implementing, and assessing a wide range of processes that rely on metadata to provide access to the University of Maryland Libraries scholarly resources in all formats.  In a collaborative environment, plans and develops policies, workflows, and special projects. In partnership with colleagues in Public Services, Collection Management, and the Information Technology Divisions, has primary leadership responsibility for knowledge access strategies through the Libraries' discovery systems.

Requirements:

*                     MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education.

*                     A minimum of five years professional cataloging/metadata experience in a library serving similar clientele.

*                     A minimum of three years supervisory experience with evidence of successful and innovative management and results-oriented operations.  Demonstrated abilities to creatively work with library faculty, staff and others.

*                     Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and methods of access to scholarly resources, combined with a strong service orientation.

*                     Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills.

*                     Working knowledge of metadata standards and applications.

*                     Demonstrated ability to meet faculty appointment, promotion, and permanent status criteria

APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://jobs.umd.edu, click staff. You must be legally able to work in the United States.  An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a resume and names/e-mail addresses of three references.

Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant's experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until September 28, 2011.

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Full job description is at:
https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55393

Zaida M. Díaz
Collection Management, Reference & Instruction Librarian for Business, Economics and Agricultural & Resource Economics
4109 McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Voice: (301)405-9156
Fax: (301)405-9191
E-mail: zdiaz at umd.edu<mailto:zdiaz at umd.edu>
Virtual Business Information Center http://www.vbic.umd.edu
Robert H. Smith School of Business http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu

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