Position: Head, Special Formats and Metadata Section, Resource Description & Management Dept. University Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/special_formats.html> Available: July 1, 2008 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a knowledgeable and service-oriented librarian to head the Special Formats and Metadata Section in the Resource Description and Management Department (RDM). The Special Formats and Metadata Section includes two other librarians and two paraprofessional staff responsible for cataloging a diverse array of materials, including music sound recordings and scores, media resources, theses and dissertations, and cartographic materials. The Head also will provide expertise and guidance in the evaluation and implementation of metadata schemas. This individual will also communicate with technical services staff in E-Resources and Serials Management and Special Collections to help develop, articulate, and maintain shared policies and metadata standards that will advance the integration of access to all library holdings. Cataloging is done using OCLC's Connexion Client and the library's Innovative Interfaces local system. The position is located in Davis Library and reports to the Head of Resource Description and Management. The Head of Special Formats and Metadata Section works in a collegial environment of cataloging specialists, and catalogers at the UNC Libraries contribute national-level cataloging through NACO, BIBCO, and other PCC programs. Responsibilities The Head of the Special Formats and Metadata Section: supervises the work of the Special Formats and Metadata Section; develops and maintains a working knowledge of primary metadata schemas in use at the UNC Libraries; keeps abreast of emerging metadata standards and issues; takes a leadership role in the department and across the library in assessment, coordination, and implementation of non-MARC metadata schemas; evaluates and takes the lead, as appropriate, in special cataloging projects. Qualifications Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Two years of experience in an academic or research library setting. Cataloging experience and working knowledge of online library systems, AACR2R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC21 formats, and authority control. Experience supervising full-time staff. Working knowledge of one or more non-MARC metadata formats, especially Dublin Core, MODS, OAI, VRA Core. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to set priorities and accomplish goals. Commitment to a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students. Commitment to professional participation in areas relevant to the position. Preferred: Cataloging experience in one or more of the following specialized areas: music materials, media resources, cartographic materials, and/or theses. Familiarity with: Innovative's Millennium system; NACO, BIBCO or other PCC programs; electronic cataloging support tools, such as Classification Web and Cataloger's Desktop. Reading knowledge of one or more European or Asian languages. 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 June 2, 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