Technical Services Librarian

For more information, see the Technical Services Librarian listing at http://www.uarts.edu/about/637.html

Responsible for planning, directing, and conducting technical services activities including cataloging, authority work, serials, processing, and preservation; managing and maintaining those functions and database maintenance projects in the libraries' Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium system; and planning for and implementation of metadata for digitization projects. Supervises and evaluates two cataloging/technical services assistants and student assistants. Works closely with music librarian in coordinating cataloging activities, and all librarians in planning library-wide operations and programs. Performs regular reference duties.

Requirements include an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science; a minimum of 2 years professional cataloging experience including authority work in an online environment; extensive knowledge of the current cataloging standards, AACR2, MARC, LCSH, and OCLC systems and functions; knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemes and thesauri; experience using an integrated library system, preferably an Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium system; and supervisory experience. A background in the arts, experience cataloging music and media materials, and serials and reference experience preferred.

Immediate. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Preference given to applications received by September 1, 2007. EOE

Qualified applicants should submit letters of application, resumes and three references to:

The University of the Arts
320 S. Broad Street, Rm. 140
Philadelphia, PA 19102

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