From: Janice Flug <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:51:05 -0500

Title:  Head, Metadata Services Department

Category:  Librarian

Department: Metadata Services

Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 3 Days Personal
Leave, 15 Paid Holidays, Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision,
and Prescription

The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Head for the
Metadata Services Department that will lead a service-centered
department in designing, implementing, and assessing a wide range of
processes that rely on metadata to provide access to the University of
Maryland Libraries scholarly resources in all formats.  In a
collaborative environment, plans and develops policies, workflows, and
special projects. In partnership with colleagues in Public Services,
Collection Management, and the Information Technology Divisions, has
primary leadership responsibility for knowledge access strategies
through the Libraries’ discovery systems.

Requirements:

MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education.

* Minimum of five years professional cataloging/metadata experience in
a library serving similar clientele.

* Minimum of three years supervisory experience with evidence of
successful and innovative management and results-oriented operations.
Demonstrated abilities to creatively work with library faculty, staff
and others.

* Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and
methods of access to scholarly resources, combined with a strong
service orientation.

* Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills.

* Working knowledge of metadata standards and applications.

* Demonstrated ability to meet faculty appointment, promotion, and
permanent status criteria

Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is
based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant
credentials. For additional information, consult the following
website:  http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html

APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at
https://jobs.umd.edu, click faculty. You must be legally able to work
in the United States.  An application consists of a cover letter which
includes the source of advertisement, a resume and names/e-mail
addresses of three references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until
February 27, 2012.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a
policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color,
sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry
or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political
affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Janice Flug