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

• Digital Archivist / Library Technology Coordinator (review of applications will begin on November 6, 2009)
• 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.

Digital Archivist/Library Technology Coordinator (Temporary/Full-Time)

Description:

Carleton College welcomes applicants for the position of Digital Archivist and Library Technology Coordinator.  This is a full-time (1.0) FTE, exempt, temporary, benefit-eligible staff position.  This temporary position is a three-year appointment.

Purpose of this Position:

The Digital Archivist and Library Technology Coordinator will develop and implement policies and procedures for managing Carleton’s digital archives, assist in the development of the overall college archives, and play a key role in evolving the application of technology in library services and operations.  The Digital Archivist will play a key role in the newly appointed Digital Archiving Group.  This position supports a newly merged archives and library organization.  The Digital Archivist and Library Technology Coordinator reports to the College Librarian and College Archivist.

Responsibilities:

Digital Archivist: 

• Manages digital collections under the purview of the college archives.
• Implements records scheduling decisions (working as appropriate with Information Technology Services and departments producing records to be archived) to archive both born digital material and locally produced digitized content.
• Implements appropriate systems and standards for archiving digital assets, including access, retrieval and metadata, security, and long term preservation.
• Serves as team member on library Archives Team, and on the college Digital Archiving Group.
• Works with College Archivist as needed on the full range of professional tasks associated with stewarding the colleges’ non-digital archives.
• Serves as team member on Library Digitizing Team, developing Carleton’s digital collections in library and archives. Consults with faculty, staff, and students on digital initiatives.
• Takes lead in developing archives web site, and in applications of technology in organizing and making accessible the non-digital archives of the college.
• Provides reference service for archives.

Library Technology Coordinator:

• Provides leadership in adapting technology to library and archives needs.
• Provides computer programming to implement/customize information systems and services for the library and archives.
• Serves as the library/archives liaison to Information Technology Services (ITS) and assists with ITS support of public computing in the library/archives.
• Compiles statistics, analyzes data, and prepares reports relating to areas of responsibility, in support of departmental and library goals. 
• Participates in departmental, library, college meetings, committees, events, etc., as appropriate or assigned.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned and as needs change.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• MLS/MA or demonstrated equivalency through experience and training.
• Technologically savvy person with demonstrated aptitude for learning new software and systems, and interest in and initiative to explore new approaches to describing, organizing, preserving and providing access to library and archival resources.
• Proficiency in programming (PHP, Java) and experience with relational databases (MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle).
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends in archives management and digital archiving. 
• 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 ability to work with detailed information, with a high level of accuracy & consistency, and to adhere to established practices.
• 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.  Skills in facilitation, consensus building, and creative problem solving.
• Strong service orientation.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage projects.

Preferred:

• Supervisory and/or training experience.
• Academic library experience.
• Understanding of the mission, values, goals and pedagogical approaches employed in liberal arts colleges.
  

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. Application deadline is November 6, 2009.   Electronic applications are received at eluhman@carleton.edu.  Visit our web site at http://go.carleton.edu/jobs.  Carleton College is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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.