Head of Metadata and Access

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Posted: 12-Mar-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Library/Information Sciences

Internal Number: 10299

General Description:

The Chicago-Kent College of Law Library seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and service-oriented law librarian as the Head of Metadata and Access. The Head of Metadata and Access reports to the Director of the Law Library. The Head of Metadata and Access provides leadership and oversees the daily operation of access and technical services in the Law Library. This position has administrative and supervisory responsibilities and collaborates with other law librarians to develop, expand, and provide library services for students and faculty. The position is a full-time position and is available immediately.
The Chicago-Kent College of Law Library in the Conviser Law Center is located in downtown Chicago, one of the largest legal markets in the country. The Law Library advances the academic and scholarly success of students and faculty by providing future-focused training and professional research assistance to a diverse community. The Law Library fosters respect for all community members and ideas; supports the learning experience with strategies, services, and space; connects community members to resources in the library, the law school, and beyond; and equips students with practice-ready, strategic skills for their careers.

Department: CK Library

Position Category: Full Time

Education & Experience:

MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited graduate program and three years minimum of progressively responsible experience in a cataloging role. Prior experience supervising full-time, part-time, or hourly staff.

Knowledge & Skills:

Required:

• Working knowledge of integrated library systems and experience effectively using or managing acquisition and cataloging functions.
• Working knowledge of current metadata standards such as MARC, FRBR, Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and other emerging standards.
• Experience cataloging physical and electronic materials using a cataloging utility such as OCLC or other shared data repository.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and manage library staff.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities, show initiative and flexibility, and thrive in a changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to excellent patron service.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Preferred:

• Experience in a law library setting.
• Experience with the Alma integrated library management system.
• Experience working in a library consortia environment with a networked catalog.
• Familiarity with data manipulation tools such as MarcEdit and/or API applications.

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