Tenure-Track Librarian - Metadata Librarian for Cataloging and Digital Projects

Tenure-Track Librarian Position Announcement

Department: Library Services                                                       

Rank: Assistant Librarian

Specialization(s): Metadata Librarian for Cataloging and Digital Projects   

Search # 18-060

Located in historic New Haven, a city rich in art and culture, Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good.  Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice.  SCSU is a flourishing community of approximately 10,000 students, located less than three miles from downtown New Haven, with easy access to New York and Boston. 

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:  Hilton C. Buley Library at Southern Connecticut State University is seeking to fill immediately a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Librarian.  The Metadata Librarian works primarily as a cataloger and metadata professional in the Technical Services (TS) Division, responsible for organizing and providing intellectual access to Buley Library resources.  Responsibilities include original, complex, and copy cataloging of monographs, print and non-print serials, audiovisual materials, curriculum materials, theses, rare books, and internet resources in all subject areas.  The Metadata Librarian works with TS Division members to develop/revise policies and procedures for cataloging a variety of information formats according to RDA standards and Library of Congress protocols within an automated environment and in collaboration with consortium members, joins in system-wide authority control initiatives.  The Librarian participates in digitization initiatives that include project management and assigning metadata to digital objects.  The Librarian may also perform collection development activities, and other tasks as assigned.  As tenure-track employees at SCSU, librarians are thus expected to participate in professional and scholarly activity and serve on library and university committees. All librarians report directly to the Library Director and work collaboratively as faculty.

Required Qualifications:  Candidates must have an ALA accredited MLS or equivalent; minimum of 1 year cataloging experience, preferably in an academic library; knowledge and experience with MARC21, RDA, MODS, Dublin Core and application and interpretation of Library of Congress Headings and Classification; direct knowledge and experience with OCLC Connexion and experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS); knowledge of national standards and trends in cataloging and technical services; experience working on digitization projects; strong commitment to service; ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others; and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience with ALMA and/or Islandora.  Ability to catalog and assign metadata to materials in other languages is also preferred.

Application Process:  Please submit letter of interest, current curriculum vitae or resumé, and a list of three references with email and phone contact information to:  Metadata Librarian Search Committee Chair at libsearch3@southernct.edu.  For best consideration, all materials must be received by Friday, March 22, 2019.  The position will remain open until filled. 

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.