The library currently has two open positions, click on the titles below to see the description of the opening: 

• Catalog / Metadata Librarian (review of applications will begin on November 16, 2009)

For more information about benefits and how to apply, see the Carleton College Human Resources website.

Catalog / Metadata Librarian

Description:

Carleton College welcomes applications for the position of Catalog/Metadata Librarian.  This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt, benefit-eligible staff position.

Purpose of this Position:

The Catalog/Metadata Librarian will provide expertise & leadership in the cataloging of traditional library resources, electronic resources, and archival materials – both analog & digital, with particular emphases on authority control, making archival resources findable, cataloging media & datasets, and loading/maintaining vendor records for electronic resources.  This position supports a newly-merged archives and library organization.

Responsibilities:

Cataloging: (75% total: 25% archives, 50% library):

• Employs traditional cataloging principles and practices in description, classification, subject analysis, and authority control, as well as emerging metadata schemas used to make archival, electronic and other resources accessible. 
• Performs complex and original cataloging
• Participates in authority control activities
• Regulates monthly loading, merging and resolving of Marcive records for electronic government documents
• Performs ongoing & project-based database maintenance
• Updates OCLC bib records to reflect changes in holdings

Other:       

• Compiles statistics, analyzes data, and prepares reports
• Assists in developing, documenting and implementing departmental procedures/goals.
• Works with public services staff to insure effectiveness of the online library system.
• Works cooperatively with other Technical Services staff to achieve departmental, library & archives objectives.  May supervise student employees to achieve goals.
• Participates in departmental, library, college meetings, committees, events, etc., as appropriate or assigned.
• Participates in activities of the Bridge Consortium and the MNObe libraries (Oberlin Group libraries in MN), and in regional and national professional organizations, as appropriate.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned and as needs change.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS or demonstrated equivalency through experience & training.
• Minimum of two years experience working in a library, archives or other highly relevant environment
• Working knowledge of traditional cataloging standards & tools – AACR2, OCLC, MARC formats, CONSER, LC classification, LCSH, and authority control.
• Working knowledge of Dublin Core and other standard metadata schemas -- e.g. EAD, TEI, METS.
• Demonstrated ability to work with detailed information, with a high level of accuracy & consistency, and to adhere to established practices.
• Demonstrated interest in and initiative to explore new approaches to describing library and archival resources.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility to cope positively with complex problems in a rapidly-changing work environment.
• Ability to incorporate new technologies and innovations into existing operations.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and desire to learn.
• Outstanding oral and written communication and problem solving skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the proven ability to work cooperatively and creatively with others, both inside and outside the organization.
• Strong service orientation.
• Understanding of the mission, values, goals and pedagogical approaches employed in liberal arts colleges.
• Interest and ability to contribute to the profession, including research, publication and participation in professional organizations.
  

Preferred:

• Recent library or archives cataloging experience, including cataloging electronic resources using MARC or using other metadata schemas, such as EAD.
• Knowledge of XML or other metadata tools/editors.
• Knowledge of digital content management software – e.g. CONTENTdm, DSpace.
• Experience with digitizing to archival standards.
• Active awareness of FRBR and RDA developments.
• Reading ability in one or more non-English languages
• Experience using Innovative’s Millennium/INNOPAC or another mainstream integrated library system
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage projects.
• Supervisory and/or training experience.
• Academic library experience, preferably in a liberal arts college setting
  

If interested, please send a letter of interest (including where you learned about this position), résumé, and contact information for three references complete with address, email, and phone numbers to Carleton College, Human Resources, One North College Street, Northfield, MN  55057.  Electronic applications are received at eluhman@carleton.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2009. Visit our web site at http://go.carleton.edu/jobs.  Carleton College is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.