Job Bank 2/23/12

Career Opportunities at : Utah State University; Northern Illinois University; and Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Electronic Collections Librarian -  Utah State University

Utah State University Libraries invites applications for the position of Electronic Collections Librarian. The successful candidate will join a … collaborative library team committed to open inquiry and excellent service. Reporting to the Head of Collection Development, this tenure-track position will provide leadership, expertise, and excellent public service in managing the USU Libraries’ electronic collection … Salary: $36,500 and includes an excellent benefits package.  Review of applications will begin on March 20, 2012 and it will remain open until filled. This position is available on July 1, 2012.  Apply online at http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57058

Metadata/Catalog Librarian (Revised) – Northern Illinois Univ.

Northern Illinois Universities seeks a … professional to fill the newly created position of Metadata/Catalog Librarian. This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of non-MARC metadata creation/provision for digital resources within the Library, including the Institutional Repository.  This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of non-MARC metadata creation/provision for digital resources within the Library, including the Institutional Repository. Coordinates the mapping of metadata between formats and the integration of metadata from a variety of sources for search and display. Works collaboratively with the Technical Services Department and Digital Initiatives Unit to facilitate the integration of non-MARC metadata creation into the traditional technical services workflow…  To be considered for an interview, send letter of interest, resume, and the name/address/phone number/e-mail address of three references by March 31, 2012, to:
Chalermsee Olson
Associate for Collections & Technical Services
Northern Illinois University Libraries
DeKalb, IL 60115-2868
Email (preferred): eteolson@niu.edu

Catalog Librarian, Assistant or Associate Professo – Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Reporting to the Director of Technical Services, performs original and complex adaptive cataloging of print and non-print materials, including electronic resources, according to national standards including Dublin Core. May assist in the creation of digital collections, including supplying metadata. Develops comprehensive bibliographic descriptions, assigns subject headings and classification numbers according to Library of Congress practice, supervises maintenance of holdings input into OCLC and Voyager. The incumbent will also participate in achieving departmental and library goals and participate in library committees… TERM OF CONTRACT: Assistant or Associate Professor, fiscal year appointment, academic year tenure-track, continuing contract. SALARY RANGE: Negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $41,000. Excellent fringe benefits.