[Workflowtoolkit-l] position announcement - Data Management Librarian, American University Library

[Robert Kelshian]

Hi All,

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interested.

Thanks very much,

Rob


 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 
DATA MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN 
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 
June 9, 2010 
American University Library invites applications for a multi-year non 
tenure track contract Data Management Librarian position at the rank of 
Assistant Librarian, beginning Fall 2010, subject to budgetary 
authorization. 
Responsibilities: Seeking an innovative, energetic, and user-oriented 
librarian to manage the Acquisitions and Cataloging Services Units; 
represent the Acquisitions and Cataloging Services units on the 
Information Delivery Services Administrative Team; provide strategic 
planning and initiatives for Acquisitions and Cataloging within the 
context of the Library and University strategic goals; provide expertise, 
leadership, and management in the creation and maintenance of metadata for 
the description and discovery of content acquired or created by the 
library; manage the loading, removal, and batch processing of records in 
the Voyager system; and partner with the Head of Access Services, the 
Budget and Finance Manager, and the Electronic Resources Librarian to 
ensure an efficient workflow of library materials from the point of 
request to user discovery and throughout the full cycle of continued 
maintenance of the physical and online collections. 
Requirements: ALA accredited Master?s degree in library and/or information 
science. At least two years of library experience using an automated 
library system, Voyager experience preferred. Advanced knowledge of 
technical rules and standards for library cataloging, including national 
cataloging rules and standards, MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) 
tagging, and metadata, as well as knowledge of OCLC, the international 
bibliographic database. Two years of supervisory and/or training 
experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Accuracy. 
Strong attention to detail. Excellent analytical thinking and problem 
solving skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work 
independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated initiative. Ability to sit 
at a desk and/or computer for extended hours, read computer screens, and 
use computer keyboards. 
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and 
experience. 
Position available: Review of applications will begin immediately and will 
continue until the position is filled. 
The American University, incorporated in 1893, offers a wide range of 
undergraduate and graduate programs, many with international focus, to 
over 11,000 students. Its proximity to centers of technology, politics, 
justice, world affairs, communication, science, business, and the arts in 
the Washington, D.C. area enhances the learning environment. 
The University Library serves the University through a collection of over 
1.1 million volumes, 40,000 sound recordings including an entire music 
library, nearly 38,500 journal subscriptions in all subjects, 18 library 
faculty, 59 full time staff, over 190 student assistants, and a budget of 
over $9.6 million. The University is an active member of the Washington 
Research Library Consortium with a shared Ex Libris system that includes 
an online public catalog. For information about American University, 
please see www.american.edu, and learn about the University Library at 
www.library.american.edu. 
To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, 
email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: 
Michele Mikkelsen, Director, Administrative Services 
American University Library 
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW 
Washington, D.C. 20016-8046 
mmikkel at american.edu 
American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse 
faculty, staff and student body. Women and minority candidates are 
strongly encouraged to apply. 

Robert Kelshian
Head of Access Services
American University Library - EAU
tel: 202-885-3282
fax: 202-885-1317
calvin at american.edu
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