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Head, Resource Description & Metadata Services (FA391z)

George Mason University Libraries

The George Mason University Libraries seeks a creative and dynamic leader to provide direction and vision for our Resource Description and Metadata Services (RDMS) department. As part of Mason Libraries Technical Services Group, you’ll work with talented and motivated librarians and staff who process a healthy volume of print and electronic materials. This is a forward-looking department that optimistically plans for the future of acquisitions and cataloging. We have good workflows in place for receiving and cataloging, and consult on and participate in metadata creation across the libraries. We are looking for someone who is energized by cataloging and wants to be a part of a team that envisions and enacts the future of cataloging at Mason!

This is a highly collaborative position, offering the opportunity to continue and extend good relationships with a number of colleagues across the Libraries, including the Head, Resource Acquisition, the Information Analyst for Technical Services, Digital Programs and Systems Group, Collection Development & Preservation, Special Collections & Archives, and Liaison Librarians.

Some details: RDMS staff is comprised of professional faculty librarians (3 FTE) and cataloging staff (8 FTE). This position manages ongoing workflows and special projects for the Unit, which encompasses receiving, and copy and original cataloging of library materials in all formats, including digital, multimedia, and special collections material. Incumbent determines best practices for cataloging and descriptive workflows; provides quality control for processed materials utilizing various metadata standards; ensures bibliographic integrity by actively using authority control; and edits and updates database records using batch process tools, such as MARCEdit.

Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign equivalent;
- Experience with cataloging operations including original cataloging and quality control;
- Significant experience with RDA, AACR2, LCC, LCSH, MARC21, OCLC Connexion;
- Experience with new and evolving information access standards and metadata schemes (Dublin Core, EAD, etc.);
- Demonstrated effective supervisory leadership;
- Demonstrated successful organization, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong service orientation and commitment to the profession;
- Collegial, team-focused management orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of supervisory experience;
- 3-5 years of cataloging experience;
- Project management experience;
- Cataloging knowledge of at least one foreign language;
- Experience with providing access to digital resources;
- NACO training;
- Experience working with systems and tools currently in use at Mason Libraries, including: Ex Libris Voyager and Primo, MARCEdit, Luna, Omeka, and DSpace.

Appointment/Benefits:
12-month professional faculty appointment with rank dependent on qualifications and experience. Health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; 24 vacation days and 12 paid holidays; tuition waiver for self.

The university is a member of the Washington Research Library Consortium, the Virtual Library of Virginia, the Center for Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition. For more information please visit library.gmu.edu or www.gmu.edu/.

Applications:
All applications for this position (FA391z) MUST be submitted online at George Mason’s employment page <http://jobs.gmu.edu/>. Applicants must submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses (including e-mail) and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to Debra Hogan, Executive Assistant to the University Librarian, <dhogan1@gmu.edu>. Review of applications begins February 5, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.

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Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in 198 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

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