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Position Title:	Librarian (Audiovisual Cataloger)
Institution:	University of Maryland at College Park
General Information:	The University of Maryland Libraries is looking for an innovative and dynamic individual to work in a team environment to provide access to audiovisual materials. The University of Maryland 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:	Performs original cataloging and enhances, upgrades, and edits copy for audiovisual materials (videos, films, spoken word) in all subject areas and languages using AACR2, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH and MARC via OCLC and the UM Library's integrated library system. Participates in national cooperative programs, including the NACO AV funnel project. Maintains knowledge of library goals and objectives. Assists with UM Digital Library projects, offering expertise on cataloging standards for films and videos. Participates in the development and documentation of policies and procedures. May lead the Music/AV Production Team on a rotating basis with other faculty in the team. Hires, trains, and supervises staff and students. Maintains a good working relations with the staff in Nonprint Media Services, the Broadcasting Archives and other units within the UM Libraries with significant collections of audiovisual materials, with particular concern for their cataloging priorities and access issues. Performs other duties as assigned. Meets the Libraries' organizational citizenship expectations; see the full statement at: www.lib.umd.edu/groups/learning/citizenship.html.
Qualifications / Requirements:	ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science; minimum of one year of relevant cataloging experience in an academic, research, or special library; knowledge of and proficiency with automated library systems, AACR2, LCRIs, LC classification, LSCH, and MARC21 formats, via a national bibliographic utility; understanding of technical services operations, Library of Congress cataloging practices and procedures, and emerging cataloging issues and trends; reading knowledge of at least one modern foreign language; ability to manage a broad variety of tasks; ability provide direction and motivation to staff and student assistants; evidence of ability to interact collaboratively and work effectively with teams; evidence of strong service orientation; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated record of professional activity. Preferred: Experience with archival video collections and/or digital projects; experience with name authority work.
Salary, Rank & Benefits:	Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment). Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits.
Deadline:	April 28, 2006
Application:	For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and names/addresses of three references. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to: Jane Williams Library Personnel McKeldin Library University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-7011 E-mail: gfernan1@umd.edu Fax: 301-314-9960 Full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/TSD/PROGRAMREV/jobdesc_AV.doc. The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.