UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND LIBRARIES-COLLEGE PARK CAMPUS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Action requested:

 

_X___Establish new position                                                      Position#:_______________

   _Revised Existing Position                                                            Date Prepared: March 2, 2004

____Updated for files only                                                            Effective Date:_______________

 

A. GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

Name of Incumbent:________________________ Current Classification ______

 

Proposed Classification:____n/a_____ Descriptive Title:_Metadata/Electronic Resources Librarian____

 

Supervisor: Monographs/Continuing Resources Team Leader

 

Library Division/Production Group/Unit:Technical Services/Original Cataloging Production Group

 

Cost Center:___________  FRS Account#:01-113600  Sub Code: 1012  FTE:  100% 

 

Permanent: X  Contingent I (Hrly)____Contingent II (contract):____ Expected Duration:______

 

 

B. POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Within a team environment, works closely with others to plan for and develop Libraries digital projects.  Performs original cataloging and complex copy cataloging of electronic resources and other materials and formats as time allows.  Participates in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging. Coordinates and facilitates inter- and intra- production team activities, facilitates team communications, participates in fostering an environment of shared responsibility, and participates in developing and promoting team plans and vision.  As team member, works directly with team members and team leader to plan, develop and implement ongoing activities, policies and special projects and establish and achieve team goals and objectives.  Provides leadership through active participation on teams and committees at the production group, division, and Library level and within the profession.

 

 

C. ORGANIZATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

Responsible for the shared administration of the Monographs-Continuing Resources Production Team. May serve as team leader and, in that capacity, reports to the Original Cataloging Production Group Leader. The University of Maryland Libraries promotes a team based, collaborative, continuous learning environment. Librarians hold faculty status and contribute to the teaching, service and research mission of the University.

 

D. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

1.       Advises on the application of appropriate metadata schema for digital objects and assists in defining digital project parameters.  In collaboration with others, plans for the translation of metadata between formats and participates in the integration of metadata from a variety of sources for search and display within and across collections. 
2.       Within Original Cataloging Production Group, coordinates efforts to provide bibliographic control and access to digital collections.  Provides training and guidance as needed. 
3.       Participates in local efforts to educate the Library and the University community on digital library issues.
4.       As needed, performs original and complex copy cataloging for electronic resources and other materials according to AACR2, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH, and MARC via OCLC and the library’s integrated library system. 
5.       Participates in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging as a BIBCO and/or CONSER contributor. Contributes to and enhances records for the NACO and SACO programs as appropriate.
  1. Responsible for ensuring that materials are processed accurately in a timely and cost effective manner, while maintaining the integrity of the UM Libraries OPAC.
  2. Develops and implements (in consultation with the Team and Group Leaders) cataloging policies, standards, goals, and procedures, especially as they pertain to digital collections, and strives to continuously improve workflow.
  3. Contributes to the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of initiatives within the Production Group. Is eligible to serve as the Monographs-Continuing Resources Production Team Leader on a rotating basis with other faculty in the team.  Also participates in Library and Divisional planning activities
  4. Maintains knowledge of trends in digital initiatives, cataloging standards and library automation, including metadata harvesting, through participation in regional and national meetings and listservs.
  5. Continues to acquire new skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to improve work processes, and shares them with Production Team and Group members.
  6. Collaborates and communicates with other units within the UM Libraries, with particular concern for their digital collections, cataloging priorities and access issues, and to continually improve service for patrons.
  7. Contributes to creating accurate and timely reports and documentation.
  8. Participates in the evaluation of training needs of team members and assists in their implementation.
  9. Fulfills “Technical Services’ Common Expectations of Staff” and performs other duties as requested.

 

E. DIMENSIONS

 

    Number of  Staff Supervised:    Direct:                 0                        Indirect:__0_____________

 

    Number of Students Supervised:  Direct:___ _0_______   Indirect:_____0__________

 

 

Formal Leadership:

 

_____”Work/Project Leader”:  answers general questions and provides assistance, maintains

          assignment completion schedules; performs the same tasks as others.

_   __”Team Leader”:  advises and directs the teams; answers complex questions functioning as an

          expert resource; maintains assignment completion schedules.  Performs the same and higher

          level tasks.

____ ”Supervisor”:  participates in the selection process of new employees; assists with performance

            appraisals; disciplinary problems are referred to a higher level.  Performs similar and higher level

            tasks.

          “Manager”:  solely responsible for performance appraisals; employee training and development;

           handles disciplinary problems, responsible for multiple units or areas, each with supervisor.  This

           person will be evaluated on these decisions.

__X___Not applicable to this position.

 

Complexity of Work:

 

_____Routine:  Primarily deals in one singularly directed functional area.  Awareness of related

          area is not significant.

_____Semi-complex:  Requires some integration of different but relatively similar bodies of

          knowledge and/or functions.  Some analytical ability is needed.

__X_Complex: Functions differ significantly from each other or a major function is broad and

          requires integration of differing complicated bodies of knowledge.  Analytical ability is clearly

          required.

__   _Very Complex:  Involves complicated bodies of knowledge/functions that differ substantially

          from each other.

 

Autonomy/Freedom of Action:

 

_____Close supervision:  detailed instructions given.  Close and complete review of work.

_____General supervision: proceeds on regular tasks, referring questionable situations to

           supervisor.

_____Very general supervision: resolves most questions, accomplishes most tasks without

           guidance.

__X__Little guidance: performs complex functions, establishes priorities, resolves issues, rarely

           refers to supervisors.

__    _Plans, develops and implements functions/projects for functional unit(s) or team(s).

 

_____Other (explain)

 

Interactions:

 

Primary interactions include all levels of staff within the Production Group and throughout the division.  Outside of TSD, primary interactions include the Information Technology Division, Digital Library Initiatives staff.  Other interactions include members of faculty and staff in other academic institutions and libraries and in professional associations.

 

Fiscal Responsibility:  None.

 

 

Physical Working Conditions:

 

Normal office environment. 

 

F.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Academic Level:

 

Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or equivalent combination of degrees and experience.

 

Practical Experience:  Minimum of two years of relevant cataloging experience in an academic, research or special library in one or more of the following areas: monographs cataloging, serials cataloging, or authority control.  Familiarity with one or more of the following metadata standards: EAD, TEI, VRA Core, Dublin Core, RDF, CIDOC, METS, MODS, or others.  Experience with creation and/or management of digital objects in various text, image, sound, and/or video formats.  Knowledge of and proficiency with automated library systems, AACR2, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH, and MARC 21 formats via a national bibliographic utility. Understanding of technical services operations, Library of Congress cataloging practices and procedures, and emerging cataloging issues and trends. Working knowledge of at least one modern European language.

 

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:

 

None

 

Other knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies required: 

 

Ability to manage a broad variety of tasks in response to varying time pressures with shifting priorities and changing constraints. Ability to maintain a systematic perspective; to actively participate in a team-based organization.  Ability to take direction as well as provide direction and motivation to staff and student assistants. Evidence of ability to interact collaboratively and work effectively with teams.  Competence in data management.  Evidence of strong service orientation; an ability to anticipate customer needs and seek ways of providing satisfactory solutions.  Ability to interact effectively with a broad variety of staff within and outside of Technical Services. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing with all persons potentially affected by the scope of the work.  Demonstrated record of professional activity.

 

 

 

Incumbent’s signature:_____________________________  Date:______________________

 

Supervisor’s signature:_____________________________  Date:______________________

 

Production Group Leader’s signature:__________________________  Date:_____________

 

Director’s signature:_______________________________  Date:______________________