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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- This job posting is being sent to both ARLIS-L and VRA-L. Please forgive any duplication. FACULTY OPENING Electronic Cataloging and Metadata Coordinator The University of Virginia Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic librarian who will help to shape and coordinate the future of the Library's digital cataloging endeavors within a dynamic and changing environment. The Library is seeking to further diversify its workforce in the belief that the library of the 21st century should provide a broad spectrum of experiences and outlooks. Environment: The Library is a leader in developing the digital library, with electronic centers for texts; digital images, music and media; geospatial and statistical data; and rare books and manuscripts. The Library system consists of eleven libraries, with independent libraries for health sciences, law, and business. The libraries serve 12,000 undergraduates, 6,000 graduate students and 1,600 teaching faculty. The Library's homepage can be accessed at http://www.lib.virginia.edu. Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village and the historic Grounds provide a gracious backdrop for teaching, learning, and research. Responsibilities: The Electronic Cataloging and Metadata Coordinator has general faculty status and reports to the Director of Cataloging Services; coordinates the cataloging of electronic/digital materials with MARC records in VIRGO (the library's online catalog) and the creation of non-MARC metadata records for the library's digital library database; monitors trends in metadata and cataloging of electronic resources; develops plans and methods for providing appropriate access to all forms of electronic resources; serves as liaison to the Electronic Centers and to Digital Library Research & Development. The Coordinator creates original cataloging records and original non-MARC metadata records, and is a member of the Cataloging Supervisory Team. The full position description can be found at http://www.lib.virginia.edu/cataloging/about/ecat.html. Qualifications: Master's degree in library science (preferred) or master's degree in a related field required. Experience with Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd edition, rev., Library of Congress classification and subject headings (or other thesauri), MARC formats, and automated library systems. Familiarity with established and emerging metadata standards (TEI, EAD, Dublin Core, etc.). Familiarity with mark-up languages (SGML, HTML, XML). Familiarity with or ability to learn Perl, UNIX and Z39.50. Effective organizational, communication, supervisory, and interpersonal skills. Strong service orientation. Commitment to professional growth and development. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages preferred. Salary and Benefits: Salary competitive, depending on qualifications, from $31,000. The University of Virginia offers excellent benefits. Applications received by December 17, 1999, will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, resume, and names, postal and electronic mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Ms. Gail Oltmanns Associate University Librarian Alderman Library University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-2498 The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply. _______________________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lynda S. White Management Information Services Reference & Information Services 562 Alderman Library University of Virginia [log in to unmask] ________________________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~