Cataloging and Metadata Librarian (Assistant or Associate Professor Open rank)

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Posted: 03-Apr-24

Location: Urbana, Illinois

Salary: Open

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Academic/Faculty
Library/Information Sciences

Internal Number: 5149667

Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
(Assistant or Associate Professor - Open rank)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
Position Available: This position is available as soon as possible and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. For more information, consult the Library's Guidelines and Workflows . This is a 100 %-time, permanent, twelve-month faculty position in the University Library.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Statement: The University Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, and equality, and we strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment in the library and throughout the campus community, and we encourage candidates who share these values to apply. Additional information can be found on the Library's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) webpage: https://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/deia/ .
Position Description: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library seeks a forward-thinking professional to serve in the position of Cataloging and Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Cataloging Services (ACS) unit, the incumbent devises, documents, and promulgates cataloging policies and best practices for the library. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian provides leadership within the library for all cataloging policy decisions and workflow designs by collaborating with colleagues in the Library to assess ongoing and upcoming cataloging needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise in national cataloging standards to the Library.
• Coordinates cataloging workflows within the unit and the Library.
• Provides expertise in Library-wide cataloging projects.
• Works with colleagues in the library to create and maintain internal cataloging policies and workflow documentation.
• Conducts cataloging training for library staff in other technical and public services units as needed.
• Contributes and updates NACO and BIBCO-level records.
• Performs batch data cleanup works using the ILS functions and information technology tools.
• Creates original bibliographic records in various formats following national standards.
• Guides cataloging staff members with national and international cataloging standards.
• Participates in and leads consortium, national, and international bibliographic initiatives, and research projects.
• Provide leadership in ways that center equitable and inclusive practices, team-building, and mentoring skills.
• Contributes to the national and international reputation of the library through professional research, service, and collaboration with national colleagues and organizations;
• This position may include the potential for supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications
Required:

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Working experience in cataloging in a library technical service environment.
• Familiarity of RDA, LC PCC Policy Statements, AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Classification systems, MARC 21 bibliographic formats, and BIBFRAME;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse community.
• Knowledge of data management tools, such as MarcEdit or OpenRefine;
• Ability to work with world languages' bibliographic information.
• Evidence of the ability to do research, publication, and service consistent with university standards for tenure and promotion.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an academic or research library environment.
• Experience with ExLibris Alma and Primo, especially working with resource management and analytics.
• Understanding of cataloging serials or special formats.
• Knowledge of linked data principles.
• Experience designing or updating workflow documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to learn new technologies and adapt to developments in the profession.

Appointment Information
Environment: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Library is a leader in the delivery of user services, and active programs in information, instructional, access, and scholarly services which help the library to maintain its place at the intellectual heart of the campus. The library also holds one of the preeminent research collections in the world, encompassing more than 13 million volumes and a total of more than 23 million items. The library is committed to maintaining the strongest collections and service programs possible, and to engaging in research, development, and scholarly practice - all of which support the University's missions of teaching, research, and public engagement. The library employs approximately 90 faculty members, and more than 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more information, see: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5149667&targetURL=
Qualifications
Required:

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Working experience in cataloging in a library technical service environment.
• Familiarity of RDA, LC PCC Policy Statements, AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Classification systems, MARC 21 bibliographic formats, and BIBFRAME;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse community.
• Knowledge of data management tools, such as MarcEdit or OpenRefine;
• Ability to work with world languages' bibliographic information.
• Evidence of the ability to do research, publication, and service consistent with university standards for tenure and promotion.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an academic or research library environment.
• Experience with ExLibris Alma and Primo, especially working with resource management and analytics.
• Understanding of cataloging serials or special formats.
• Knowledge of linked data principles.
• Experience designing or updating workflow documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to learn new technologies and adapt to developments in the profession.

Appointment Information
Environment: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Library is a leader in the delivery of user services, and active programs in information, instructional, access, and scholarly services which help the library to maintain its place at the intellectual heart of the campus. The library also holds one of the preeminent research collections in the world, encompassing more than 13 million volumes and a total of more than 23 million items. The library is committed to maintaining the strongest collections and service programs possible, and to engaging in research, development, and scholarly practice - all of which support the University's missions of teaching, research, and public engagement. The library employs approximately 90 faculty members, and more than 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more information, see: http://www.library.illinois.edu/ .
Salary and rank: The minimum starting salary for faculty positions in the library is $60,000 and is commensurate with credentials and experience. The University of Illinois Library is committed to competitive salaries and attending to equity in compensation within the organization.
Librarians have faculty rank and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, and university/professional/community service to meet university standards for tenure and promotion. Library faculty must remain professionally informed, to pursue the discovery of new knowledge related to their field of expertise, to disseminate the results of their scholarly work, and to seek opportunities for service to the Library, campus, state, nation and profession. Library faculty are governed by University statements on review and promotion found in Article IX of the Statutes, and in Provost's Communication No. 9 https://provost.illinois.edu/policies/provosts-communications/communication-9-promotion-and-tenure/ and Provost's Communication No. 13 https://provost.illinois.edu/policies/provosts-communications/communication-13-review-of-faculty-in-year-three-of-the-probationary-period/ . For more information on library tenure and promotion, see https://www.library.illinois.edu/staff/committee/promotion-and-tenure-advisory-committee
Terms of Appointment: Twelve-month appointment; 24 annual vacation days; 11 annual paid holidays; 12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed, each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans; newly-hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction.
Campus and Community: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 2,765 faculty members who serve more than 33,000 undergraduates and 15,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu .
The University is in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 207,000 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 180 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit https://illinois.edu or https://www.champaigncounty.org .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Apply for these positions using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on May 3, 2024. Please create your candidate profile, upload a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of four professional references by the close date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
For further information about this specic position, please contact 217-265-0244. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .

Requisition ID: 1023885
Job Category: Faculty
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