Metadata and Cataloging Librarian
Metadata & Cataloging Librarian
University of California, San Francisco
Library and Center for Knowledge Management
The UCSF Library and Center for Knowledge Management is seeking a service-oriented, dynamic individual for the position of Metadata & Cataloging Librarian. As a member of the Collection Management Unit, the Metadata & Cataloging Librarian provides leadership, expertise, and guidance in cataloging services and metadata creation and implementation.
The University of California, San Francisco is a leading university dedicated to advancing health worldwide. UCSF is one of the ten campuses of the University of California system and is the only campus devoted exclusively to the health sciences. The Library serves UCSF students, faculty, staff, and patients, and supports the teaching, research and service missions of the campus. UCSF is actively involved with the UC Libraries in electronic resource acquisitions, bibliographic control initiatives, and digitization projects. The California Digital Library licenses the majority of UCSF’s e-resources and provides catalog records and a link server to help manage the resources.
Responsibilities
The Metadata and Cataloging Librarian reports to the Head of Collection Management and supervises one cataloging position. This is a newly created position within the unit responsible for collection development and technical services. The Metadata & Cataloging Librarian provides expertise, guidance, and leadership in metadata applications and standards and assists with metadata implementation within the Library. The incumbent directs the workflow of cataloging processes and serves as a resource and liaison for cataloging practices and standards both within UCSF and throughout the wider UC Libraries network.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Develop procedures and documentation for metadata creation & tracking.
- Collaborate with other library units on digital projects such as electronic dissertations and digitization of collections.
- Perform original cataloging for monographs and serials in all formats.
- Guide cataloging procedures used within the unit.
- Guide the process for handling record data loads for CDL e-resources.
- Use knowledge of current issues and trends in bibliographic control to improve bibliographic access via the Library’s catalog.
- Contribute toward ILS record enhancement projects to standardize the Library’s records.
- Provide ongoing analysis of digital objects and their metadata and planning for metadata migration and enhancement.
- Maintain knowledge of and familiarity with new developments through professional activity in the field.
- Bring new cataloging and metadata initiatives to the library.
- Serve on internal and UC-wide library committees related to cataloging, metadata, and digitization initiatives.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
- Experience with cataloging using AACR, MARC, national cataloging standards, and Library of Congress classification and subject headings.
- Experience with integrated library systems.
- Understanding of metadata schemes such as Dublin Core, EAD, DACS, METS, MODS, and PREMIS.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and manage projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with XML.
- Experience with one or more of these schemes: Dublin Core, EAD, DACS, METS, MODS, or PREMIS.
- Experience using the Innovative Interfaces ILS and OCLC Connexion.
- Experience cataloging and classifying health sciences resources.
- Knowledge of National Library of Medicine Classification.
- Experience with project management.
About UCSF
UCSF is a health sciences university with more than 18,000 faculty, staff, and students. The schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, and the Graduate Division, award advanced professional and research degrees in the basic, natural, and behavioral sciences related to health care. The primary campus includes two hospitals, with many closely affiliated clinical and research sites throughout the Bay Area. In 2003 UCSF opened its Mission Bay campus, the largest biomedical university expansion in the country. Information about UCSF can be found at http://www.ucsf.edu/. For information about the UCSF Library, visit the Library’s web site, GALEN, at http://www.library.ucsf.edu/.
Administrative Information
The Metadata Cataloger is an academic position in the Librarian series. Retention and promotion are based on four criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the position, 2) professional activity outside the Library, 3) University and public service, and 4) research and other creative activity, including teaching and publication.
Appointment is in the Librarian Series, in the Associate Librarian or Librarian rank (annual salary range is $46,164 - $83,524, depending on qualifications and experience). This is a career position with an excellent package of health, vacation, and retirement benefits (see http://www.library.ucsf.edu/jobs/benefits.html).
Open immediately and until filled. Address letters of application with resume and the names of three references to Human Resources Coordinator, UCSF Library - Box 0840, 530 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0840. Fax: 415-476-4653. You may submit your application by email to jobs@library.ucsf.edu.
UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans.
