The Callahan Library at St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue is seeking a
qualified professional to fill the position of Metadata and Collection
Management Librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for the
following areas: technical/access services, collection management, copyright
compliance, and reference/instructional services.
Original/complex cataloging and creation of metadata templates for
materials in all formats; assurance that records conform to national standards
and practices. Coordination of college-wide online catalog content; liaison
with/between IT and vendor (ExLibris) for integrated library system, Voyager.
Supervision of staff copy cataloging and processing workflow procedures.
Adjustment/reallocation of funds within materials budget to balance equity
among academic programs while accommodating curricular enhancements. Oversight
of standing orders for monographs, serials subscriptions, and renewals. Assists
director in determining optimal discount rates for individual purchases as well
as plans through vendors and consortia. Facilitates management of donated items.
Working collaboratively with director and librarians on campus-wide
collection management policy and practice. Responsible for ongoing assessment of
collection content and format transitions in academic and legal (esp. copyright)
contexts.
Monitoring the copyright environment as it relates to issues relevant to
library services and the collection including interlibrary loan, e-reserves,
archives, Blackboard course management system, etc. Advising on implications of
scanning, digitization, and preservation from/to a variety of media formats
including the library web page, displays, and publications (subject guides).
Assisting users as part of reference desk rotation, updating assigned
subject guide content, and teaching information literacy classes at the request
of the faculty.
Qualifications: MLS degree from ALA-accredited institution (second master’s
degree highly desirable); technical services, collection development, and
reference experience (preferably in an academic library setting); evidence of
continuing professional development activity, particularly readiness to
implement RDA standards and current knowledge of e-book issues. This is a
full-time, 12-month position and some evening/weekend hours are required.
Application Process: Preference will be given to candidates submitting full
dossiers by Friday, February 14, 2014. Screening will continue until position is
filled. Send a cover letter, resume/CV and list of three references to the
attention of Dr. Elizabeth Pollicino Murphy, Director, Callahan Library, St.
Joseph’s College, 25 Audubon Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772 or epollicinomurphy@sjcny.edu
Friday, January 31, 2014
F/T - Metadata/Collection Mgmt Librarian, St. Joseph's (NY)
