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Please share the following two announcements with anyone who might be
interested. One new (Latin American/Iberian Cataloger), one altered and
reposted (Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging
(Special Collections)).
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Latin American/Iberian Cataloger
<http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/iberian.html>
Position: Latin American/Iberian Cataloger
Available: January 1, 2009
The University of North Carolina seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative
librarian to serve as Latin American/Iberian Cataloger. The Latin
American/Iberian Cataloger is responsible for original and complex adaptive
cataloging of monographs in Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages of the
Iberian Peninsula, as well as native Indian languages of Latin America.
This individual also consults with colleagues as needed regarding
cataloging of Latin American and Iberian materials in other formats and
coordinates with others, as appropriate, to resolve complex cataloging
situations. The Latin American/Iberian Cataloger supervises one
paraprofessional.
The Latin American/Iberian Cataloger works in a collegial environment of
cataloging specialists. Cataloging is done using OCLC's Connexion Client
and the library's Innovative Interfaces local system. The position is in
the Original/Adaptive Section of Resource Description & Management and
reports to the head of the department. Catalogers at the UNC Libraries
contribute national-level cataloging through NACO, BIBCO, and other PCC
programs.
Qualifications
Required:
ALA-accredited MLS. Fluency in written Spanish. Cataloging experience in an
academic or research library setting. Working knowledge of online library
systems, AACR2R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC21 formats, and authority control.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective organizational
and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently as
well as cooperatively and flexibly with a wide variety of staff in a
rapidly changing environment. Commitment to a high level of service to
faculty, staff, and students. Commitment to professional participation in
areas relevant to the position.
Preferred:
Experience with: Innovative's Millennium system; NACO, BIBCO or other PCC
programs; electronic cataloging support tools, such as Classification Web
and Cataloger's Desktop; and cataloging electronic resources. Reading
knowledge of Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, or additional native languages
of Latin America (e.g., Quechua, Nahuatl). Academic training in Latin
American studies.
The University and The Libraries
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest
state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000
students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as
well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and
the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a
member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research
Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries
at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina
Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the
Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections
to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education,
research, and service missions of the universities.
The Region
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in
North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational,
cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are
less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.
The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of
annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit
of academic status and are members of the faculty council.
Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to
applications received by the begin review date.
To Apply:
Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and
complete the online application. Be sure to include a cover letter, a
resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number
of three professional references.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging (Special
Collections)
<http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/SPCO_techserv.html>
Position: Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging
Available: January 1, 2009
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced,
collaborative, and enthusiastic individual to manage the cataloging of rare
and specialized published materials for the rich, diverse, and growing
collections of the Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library.
Reporting to the Head of Special Collections Technical Services, the
Assistant Head of Technical Services and Head of Cataloging will have
direct responsibility for the cataloging of rare and specialized published
materials in the newly consolidated Technical Services Department.
Responsibilities are chiefly managerial in nature, but the incumbent will
be expected to participate in cataloging of collections as needed. Working
with the Head of Technical Services, the Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging
will set library-wide standards and priorities for special collections, and
will work collaboratively with curatorial, public services, and
conservation staff. The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging will also work
with the University Library's general collections technical services staff
and with staff of the Carolina Digital Library and Archives to help
develop, articulate, and maintain shared policies and metadata standards.
The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging is expected to help ensure that the
Wilson Library adopts and contributes to the development of relevant
standards; to be involved in professional discussions on technical services
issues; and to be active in professional organizations concerned with
cataloging and special collections issues.
The Special Collections Technical Services Department currently includes
approximately 12 full-time staff, plus numerous graduate and undergraduate
student assistants. The Assistant Head/Head of Cataloging would have
managerial responsibility for the six staff engaged in cataloging rare and
specialized published materials chiefly housed in the Rare Book Collection
and the North Carolina Collection.
The Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library includes the North
Carolina Collection, the Rare Book Collection, the Southern Historical
Collection, the Southern Folklife Collection, and University Archives and
Records Management Services. Together they hold extensive collections of
books, rare books, pamphlets, government documents, newspapers,
periodicals, maps, manuscripts, archives, photographs, audiovisual
materials, and digital materials primarily documenting the University,
North Carolina, and the American South. The Rare Book Collection has
significant national and international literary and historical holdings,
from clay tablets to medieval manuscripts to modern printings and artists'
books.
Qualifications
Required:
ALA-accredited MLS and a minimum of three years of experience with
cataloging special collections in an academic or research library setting,
including a working knowledge of online library systems, AACR2r, LCRI,
LCSH, DCRM, MARC21 formats, and authority control. Awareness of national
and international trends in cataloging standards and bibliographic and
authority control. Supervisory experience required. Ability to effectively
supervise, train, and motivate cataloging staff. Reading knowledge of one
or more European languages (Spanish especially desired). Demonstrated
ability to work collaboratively to set priorities and accomplish goals.
Ability to work effectively in a large and diverse organization. Commitment
to professional participation in areas relevant to the position. Excellent
oral communication and writing skills. Commitment to a high level of
service to faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred:
Experience supervising professional and paraprofessional staff. Experience
with NACO, BIBCO, or other PCC programs. Reading knowledge of one or more
classical or non-European languages. Knowledge of standard descriptive
bibliographies. Familiarity with Innovative's Millennium system.
Familiarity with non-MARC metadata schema. Experience in developing and
administering technical services grants.
The University and The Libraries
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest
state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000
students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as
well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and
the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a
member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research
Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries
at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina
Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the
Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections
to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education,
research, and service missions of the universities.
The Region
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in
North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational,
cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are
less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.
The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of
annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit
of academic status and are members of the faculty council.
Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2008. Applications will
be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to
applications received by the begin review date.
To Apply:
Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and
complete the online application. Be sure to include a cover letter, a
resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number
of three professional references.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Margaretta J. Yarborough, Head of Resource Description & Management
Davis Library | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB# 3914 | Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890
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