Metadata and Media Cataloging Librarian
THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
Metadata and Media Cataloging Librarian
Reporting directly to the Head of the Technical Services Department, the Metadata and Media Cataloging Librarian implements metadata standards for various projects and catalogs library resources in various formats, including media. This position is also responsible for cataloging all Manga resources for the Eaton Science Fiction Collection and maps cataloging, especially those in Japanese and Korean.
Responsibilities:
• Performs original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials in Japanese. Performs original and copy cataloging of Anime and Manga for the Eaton Collection.
• Writes and maintains documentation of policies and procedures relating to the cataloging and processing of Anime and Manga resources.
• Works with the Special Collections staff to provide quality and timely access to the Eaton Collection media resources.
• Helps to develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for metadata schema for the Cataloging Unit.
• Describes/Catalogs digitized resources and other formats as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of and provides guidance to the use of various established and evolving metadata schema.
• Performs original and copy cataloging of video recordings and other media.
• Serves as a resource for media cataloging and keeps informed of media issues.
• Works with the Multimedia Library staff to provide quality and timely access to media resources.
• Works with the Archives staff to insure quality and timely access to digitized and archived resources.
• Performs original and copy cataloging of maps, specifically those in Japanese and Korean.
• Works with the Map Library staff to insure quality and timely access to maps and atlases.
• Provides back-up cataloging for Music Library resources in the absence of the Music cataloger.
Required Qualifications:
• ALA accredited MLS or equivalent;
• Reading and writing knowledge of Japanese and romanization of Japanese;
• Experience in cataloging media, books, serials, and maps;
• Experience with a bibliographic utility (preferably OCLC) and Innovative Interfaces or similar integrated library system;
• Knowledge of AACR2, national standards and practices;
• Experience with the application of metadata schemes to organize and provide access to digital collections;
• Commitment to enhancing services through teamwork and responsiveness to clients;
• Good oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly and in a timely and effective manner;
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse workforce and to professional development in support of the University’s and the Libraries’ goals of excellence and diversity.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong, independent, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Recent MLS graduate;
• Reading and writing knowledge of Korean, and romanization of Korean.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range of $47,087-$60,408. Appointment at Assistant Librarian II – Associate Librarian V rank depending upon qualifications and experience. Excellent retirement system, health, and vacation benefits. Within close driving distance to Los Angeles (60 miles) and beach areas.
Application Information: Position available immediately. For priority consideration please respond by April 15, 2010; final date for receipt of applications is May 17, 2010. Applications should include a letter discussing interest and relevant experience, a current resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Submit materials to: David Rios, Director of Library Personnel, University of California, University Libraries, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92517, or fax to (951) 827-2255 or e-mail to david.rios@ucr.edu.
The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
About The UCR Libraries
The University of California, Riverside Libraries serves as the information commons and intellectual center within the University. The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The Library System is currently comprised of 4 libraries: the main library, Tomás Rivera, (serving the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the School of Education, and the Graduate School of Management); the Raymond L. Orbach Science Library (serving primarily the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Engineering, and the Division of Biomedical Sciences); the Music Library and the Multimedia Library. The Libraries’ collections include 2.9 million volumes, 90,153 serial titles, including access to over 59,000 electronic journals and more than 2,300,000 microformats. Among the unique collections of the UCR Libraries are the world class Eaton Collection of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror, and Utopia; the Ezra Pound Collection; the Paraguay Collection; the Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian; and the Paul Chou Collection of Chinese history and culture. Information about the UCR Libraries and access to its electronic resources are provided through the Library’s Homepage at: http://library.ucr.edu.
About The University Of California, Riverside Campus and Community
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is one of ten campuses of the University of California, generally recognized as the preeminent public university system in the world. The1200-acre, park-like campus is located 60 miles east of Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs. The University of California, Riverside, strongly committed to diversity, is experiencing rapid growth in graduate programs, research, and professional schools. UCR is a Carnegie Research Extensive land-grant university and its many specialized research centers and institutes such as UC Mexus, Center for Social and Behavioral Science Research, Center for Ideas and Society, and Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, contribute to a dynamic environment. The City of Riverside (pop. 300,000) and the surrounding communities of Southern California (Los Angeles, Temecula, Palm Springs, etc.) offer a variety of cultural, intellectual, and recreational activities. The community has always enthusiastically supported and encouraged the growth and development of the campus. Riverside enjoys a moderate cost of living and offers one of the best housing values in California.
