North Carolina State University Libraries
ASSOCIATE HEAD of METADATA & CATALOGING
Vacancy Announcement
Between the mountains of the Blue Ridge and the shores of the Outer Banks lies North Carolina's Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. One of the nation's premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public research, the area combines moderate year-round temperatures, rolling hills,championship college athletics, and a rich diversity of cultural events. The Triangle consistently ranks high on lists of desirable American communities, including a recent rating by Forbes as the number-one place for business and careers and as one of Money Magazine's Best Big Cities. The North Carolina State University Libraries has been recognized as the first recipient of the Association of College and Research Librarie's Excellence in Academic Libraries Award for its teamwork, innovation, and continuous interaction with students and faculty to further the educational mission of NC State University. In 2007/08 $126 million was allocated for design and construction of the James B Hunt, Jr. Library, expected to open in 2012/13. This major research library facility will be the social and intellectual nexus for NC State's Centennial Campus, a research and advanced technology community that includes the colleges of Engineering and Textiles, a variety of science and technology research centers, and more than 130 companies and government agencies.
The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Head of Metadata & Cataloging to lead the transformation of monographic workflows from item-by-item cataloging of mass-published, print materials towards workflows that prioritize electronic access to the collections and the discovery of the Libraries hidden special collections. This management position offers the opportunity to join a department that is committed to developing user-centered, transformative approaches to cataloging in a changing landscape of bibliographic control and in collaboration with colleagues across the Libraries. This role is one of several Associate Head positions the NCSU Libraries has established in its major departments as part of its commitment to developing future leaders for academic and research libraries. The Metadata & Cataloging department provides centralized cataloging services for the Libraries and consists of 4 librarians and 15 support staff. In addition to print, electronic, and audiovisual cataloging, the department is responsible for non-MARC metadata for a wide variety of digital projects.
Responsibilities
The Associate Head shares management responsibility for developing and articulating policies and priorities for the department and contributes to the future of the Libraries' intellectual organization of information. He or she leads the bibliographic control activities for monographic materials and provides guidance throughout the Libraries on workflows related to access and description. The Associate Head manages, supervises, and evaluates seven support staff who perform copy and original monographic cataloging in a variety of languages, subjects, and formats (including print, electronic, audio, video, and maps), mentors and motivates staff in developing skill sets for continuously transitioning workflows, and performs original and complex cataloging as needed. He or she collaborates across the Libraries to minimize manual processes, striving continuously for workflow innovation, efficiency, and data consistency. The incumbent develops cataloging curricula and coordinates cataloging training across technical services, sets targets and oversees outcomes for the Libraries' expedited cataloging processes, and works closely with the Special Collections Research Center to improve the accessibility to its hidden collections. The Associate Head participates in planning, serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams. She or he represents the department in the absence of the Head. Librarians at NCSU are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Reports to the Head of Metadata & Cataloging.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in library or information science, plus a minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate a record of innovation and creativity, as well as experience with facilitating change in workflow development or technology transition. Thorough knowledge of AACR2r, LCC, LCSH, MARC21 bibliographic and authority formats, and in-depth experience with OCLC and some experience with non-MARC metadata standards (MODS, EAD, Dublin Core, etc.) and XML/XSLT is expected. Ability to successfully develop, supervise, and mentor staff, combined with demonstrated experience with training, both in groups and one on one is required. The position requires the ability to excel as a team leader and to collaborate as a team member in a dynamic, collaborative, technology-intensive environment. Candidates must have the ability to effectively listen, speak, write, and communicate with colleagues and customers in ways that build confidence and satisfaction with individual and organizational performance. Proven interest in and ability to learn evolving technologies valuable to libraries and their community of users is a must. Candidates should show a record of ongoing professional development and contribution. Preferred: Significant supervisory experience. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
The University and the Libraries
Recognized as one of the nation?s leading universities in science and technology, with strong programs in the humanities and social sciences, NC State offers degrees through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, Natural Resources, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Textiles, and Veterinary Medicine. As the largest academic institution in the state, NC State enrolls more than 30,000 students and offers doctoral degrees in 61 fields of study. NC State is ranked 7th among national research universities in industry-funded research, 12th among national research universities in nonfederally funded research, 6th in technology strength of patents, and has received more than 500 patents for beneficial technologies developed by its world-class faculty. NC State is a national leader in networking technologies and a charter member of the North Carolina Networking Initiative (NCNI), an Internet2 initiative with the most advanced operational networking system infrastructure in the nation.
The library system (http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/) consists of a central library and branch libraries for design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine. With a staff of 280+ FTE, the Libraries has more than 3.6 million volumes in its collection, acquires more than 56,000 print and electronic serials, and has a total annual budget of over $25 million, with approximately $9 million allocated to collections. The Libraries is the lead server site for NC LIVE (North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education), a multi-type library initiative, making digital resources accessible to North Carolina residents.
The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, the Coalition for Networked Information, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, the Council for Library and Information Resources, and the Center for Research Libraries. Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University form the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), with combined resources exceeding 13 million volumes and collections budgets totaling more than $29 million.
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a highly competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience for this position. Relocation allowance provided. Librarians have non-tenure track faculty status (without levels of rank). Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC preferred provider medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are offered. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. More benefits information is available at http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/
Application process and schedule
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; applications will be accepted until finalist candidates are selected. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The nomination committee may invite candidates for confidential, pre-interview screenings. Appointment requires successful completion of background check. This position is available immediately; start date is negotiable.
Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=83381. Search by position number C-60-0902, complete application, and attach cover letter and résumé, with contact information for four current, professional references. For assistance with this process contact NCSU Libraries Personnel Services Office (919) 515-3522.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148.
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