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         Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 07:06:45 +0100
         From: "Susan Schreibman" <sschreib_at_umd.edu>
         Subject: Metadata librarian position at U of Maryland

University of Maryland Libraries

TITLE: Metadata/Electronic Resources Librarian
CATEGORY: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment)
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive
Benefits.

The University of Maryland Libraries is looking for an innovative and
dynamic individual to work in a team environment to provide access to
digital collections and electronic resources. The University of Maryland,
ranked 17th among national public universities, is the flagship of the
13-member University System of Maryland. For more information, visit the UM
Libraries' web site: http://www.lib.umd.edu

Responsibilities: As a faculty librarian, helps plan and develop digital
projects for the Libraries. Applies metadata schema for digital objects and
advises on digital project parameters. Coordinates provision of
bibliographic control and access to digital collections. Catalogs
electronic resources, and other formats as needed, to national
standards. With team members and team leader, plans, develops, and
implements ongoing activities, policies, and special projects. Provides
leadership through active
participation on teams and committees at the production group, division,
and Library level and within the profession.

Qualifications and Experience:
· ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library or Information Science
or equivalent combination of degrees and experience.
· Two years relevant cataloging experience in an academic, research,
or special library.
· Experience with metadata standards
· Familiarity in creating and/or managing digital objects in various
formats

Applications: For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and
names/addresses of three references by September 15, 2004. Applications
accepted until position is filled.
Send to: Ray Foster, Library Personnel, McKeldin Library, University of
Maryland,
College Park, MD 20742-7011. Fax:301-314-9960 or email to gfernan1_at_umd.edu
Full job description at:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/ASD/LPO/LibJobs/102803.html

The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.
Received on Thu Aug 05 2004 - 02:34:44 EDT