[IUG] Georgetown law Library Position Opening

[Jane Walsh <walsh at law dot georgetown dot edu>]

HEAD OF CATALOGING AND METADATA SERVICES
Georgetown University Law Library


Position summary:
Manages the Law Library’s Cataloging and Metadata Services Department, 
which is responsible for providing intellectual access to material owned 
or accessed by the library.
Supervises a staff of 1 other professional, 5 paraprofessionals and 1 
assistant; reports to the Associate Law Librarian for Collection Services.

The Department catalogs material in all formats; provides name, series 
and subject authority control and database maintenance; maintains 
holdings in a TDNet e-journal access system; provides metadata for 
digital projects; and prepares materials for the shelf. The library has 
the Innovative Interfaces Millennium modules for its integrated library 
system and cataloging is done on OCLC. The library is a Library of 
Congress NACO participant.

Qualifications:
Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; 3 years 
of experience in cataloging work; experience using a bibliographic 
utility (preferably OCLC) and an integrated library system (preferably 
Innovative’s Millennium); mastery of traditional cataloging rules, 
standards and practices; willingness to explore and apply metadata 
schemes to organize and provide access to digital collections; ability 
to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic and changing 
environment; commitment to enhancing services through teamwork and 
responsiveness to clients.

Preferred: Knowledge of legal materials and experience classifying them 
in the LC classification system; knowledge of foreign languages; 
knowledge of emerging technologies; supervisory experience.


Primary Responsibilities:
Supervise 1 librarian and 6 support staff members plus student 
assistants, hire and train staff, conduct performance reviews and 
provide regular feedback, and direct the work of the department to 
accomplish its tasks. Regulate workflow and work loads. Create a 
positive work environment.

Administer operations for original and copy cataloging of print, 
non-print, and electronic monographs and serials, for database 
maintenance, and for preparing materials for the shelf. Develop and 
implement departmental policies and procedures.

Together with the Associate Law Librarian for Collection Services, set 
priorities, allocate resources, and develop plans. Working also with the 
Millennium System Manager, Patron Services librarians, and Electronic 
Resources and Services staff, develop policies and practices to enhance 
the online catalog and to carry out other initiatives that provide 
access to digital materials.

Additional activities:
Participate in library committees and forums. Engage in work with staff 
of other departments, demonstrating collaboration and teamwork.

Comments:
Expected performance includes active participation in the intellectual 
life and administrative activities of the Law Center as well as the 
fulfillment of the responsibilities of the position in a superior 
manner, demonstrating increasing knowledge, effectiveness and where 
appropriate, scholarship.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
For more information about the Library, please visit the Library’s 
website at www.ll.georgetown.edu

To Apply:
To apply, send a resume and the names of three references to 
libraryjobs at law dot georgetown dot edu or by mail to Margaret A. Fry, Associate 
Librarian for Administration, Georgetown University Law Library, 111 G 
Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001

Review of applications will begin February 20, 2006 and will continue 
until the position is filled.


Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.




January 2006