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[DCExLIBRIS] Position Announcement: Head, Resource Description & Metadata Services, George Mason University
by Meghan K Manahan Aug. 14, 2013

Aug. 14, 2013

Apologies for cross-posting Head, Resource Description and Metadata Services (FA391z) George Mason University Libraries The George Mason University Libraries is seeking a creative and experienced librarian for the position of Head, Resource Description and Metadata Services. This department head position provides leadership and vision for access to and description of all library research materials including digital resources and data. In particular, the Libraries seek a dynamic leader to provide direction, guidance and training for this talented and motivated department. Supervises three professional faculty (librarians) and eight support staff. This is a highly collaborative position, working closely 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 and Preservation, Special Collections and Archives, and Liaison Librarians. Oversees daily operations, manages daily workflows and special projects (which encompasses copy and original cataloging of library materials in all formats, including digital, multimedia, special collections material and data-sets), 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, updates database records using batch process tools such as MARCEdit, organizes, plans, and coordinates special projects and communicates activities and priorities to colleagues, implements project management plans for new cataloging and metadata initiatives, and directly catalogs some unique collections. Qualifications/Required: - ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign equivalent - Significant experience with cataloging operations including original cataloging and quality control - Significant experience with RDA, AACR2, LCC, LCSH, MARC21, OCLC Connexion - Cataloging knowledge of at least one foreign language - Experience with new and evolving information access standards and metadata schemes (Dublin Core, EAD, etc.) - Significant experience with an integrated library system - Demonstrated effective supervisory leadership - Demonstrated successful organization, communication and interpersonal skills - Strong service orientation and commitment to the profession - Collegial, team-focused management orientation Qualifications/Preferred: - 2-3 years of supervisory experience - 5 years of professional-level cataloging experience - Project management experience - 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 and salary 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 and relocation assistance. 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 the George Mason University 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(a)gmu.edu>. Review of applications begins September 10, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. 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/! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition. George Mason University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.

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[DCExLIBRIS] Fwd: PTPL Scholarship Announcement for 2013
by Picken, Suzanne May 7, 2013

May 7, 2013

*PTPL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 2013* Potomac Technical Processing Librarians (PTPL) announces the availability of two $1,000 scholarships for future librarians interested in technical services. Students living or working in the PTPL membership region (DC, Maryland, Virginia) and who are currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Library and/or Information Science program, including distance education programs, are invited to apply. Criteria Requirements for the Award: 1. The applicant must be a full or part-time student in Library and/or Information Science at the Master's level at the time of the award and have completed at least one three-hour credit course. 2. The applicant must demonstrate an interest in library technical services through employment, course of study, or research interests. Technical services is work "…dedicated to acquisition, identification, cataloging, classification, and preservation of all kinds of library materials." (see: ALCTS, http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/about/index.cfm*).* To apply, please submit the following materials and note that all submissions must be in MS Word to Mimi Games at mgames(a)wcl.american.edu: 1. PTPL scholarship application (2013PTPLscholarshipApplication.docx<http://www.potomactechlibrarians.org/Resources/Documents/2013PTPLscholarshi…> ) 2. Two written references 3. Current resume 4. One-page, double spaced statement of the applicant’s interest in library technical services *DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 14, 2013* The scholarships will be awarded by August 30, 2013, and publicly announced at the annual PTPL meeting in the fall. The recipients will receive a free one-year membership in PTPL and have registration fees for the annual conference waived.

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[DCExLIBRIS] DC ExLibris Regional Users Group Meeting at ELUNA
by Picken, Suzanne April 26, 2013

April 26, 2013

Just a reminder if you are planning to attend ELUNA 2013 next week (May 1-3)-- *DC Ex Libris User Group (DCExLibris)* Thursday 5/2/2013 | 5:00-6:00pm | Classic Center – Athena C | RUGs | B.11.01 Hope to see many of you there in Athens, GA! Suzanne -- Suzanne Picken Integrated Systems Librarian Washington Research Library Consortium 901 Commerce Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301 390-2039 O 301 390-2020 F WRLC <http://www.wrlc.org>

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[DCExLIBRIS] PTPL Sponsored Workshop on RDA, May 15-16
by Picken, Suzanne April 8, 2013

April 8, 2013

*RDA from Scratch for Catalogers with Shana McDanold* Theories and Practicalities (Wednesday, May 15, 2013) Hands on RDA (Thursday, May 16, 2013) 9 AM - 4 PM Georgetown University’s Lauinger Library Wilbert B. Dubin Memorial Classroom (Room 156) 37th & O Streets NW, Washington, DC 20057-1174 Directions/Parking/Transportation: http://otm.georgetown.edu/ Shana McDanold, Head of the Metadata Services Unit at Georgetown University, will present a two day workshop on RDA. This workshop will explore RDA with a specific focus on theories, practicalities, authority work and hands on cataloging. The workshop will take the student through understanding the theories behind RDA and then cataloging by RDA standards. Topics to be covered include: *Day One* · Theory and background - What is FRBR? Where did RDA come from? How is RDA different from AACR2? · Bibliographic records - RDA Core, LC/PCC Policy Statements, and the BIBCO Standard Record · Authority records - RDA Core and NACO** *Day Two* · Additional discussion of bibliographic and authority records · Hands on practice for textual monographs *Registration*: Two-day workshop: $100 PTPL members and non-members All registration must be submitted via the PTPL web site: http://www.potomactechlibrarians.org/ *Due date*: May 1, 2013 * * *Payment*: Online via credit card/PayPal/or register online and mail check to Linda Wirth (Treasurer) For questions about registration, please contact Linda Wirth (Treasurer) via e-mail at wirthll(a)verizon.net or by phone (703) 978-0831. ______________________________________________________ Potomac Technical Processing Librarians (PTPL), a regional affiliate of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, is a professional organization for technical services librarians in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. For general information about PTPL, contact Mimi Games, Chair, at mgames(a)wcl.american.edu. The PTPL Executive Board and Advisory Council gratefully acknowledge the kind support of GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES in making their Dubin Memorial Classroom available for this workshop.

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[DCExLIBRIS] ELUNA 2013
by Picken, Suzanne April 5, 2013

April 5, 2013

If you are planning on attending ELUNA 2013 in Athens, GA, please consider attending the DCExLibris User Group meeting to be held Thursday, May 2, 2013, 5:00pm-6:00pm at the Classic Center,Athena C. Come and discuss ideas, locales, etc. for future DCExLibris meetings. Hope to see many of you in Athens! Suzanne * * -- Suzanne Picken Integrated Systems Librarian Washington Research Library Consortium 901 Commerce Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301 390-2039 O 301 390-2020 F WRLC <http://www.wrlc.org>

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[DCExLIBRIS] Position: Metadata Services Manager, George Washington University (DC)
by Suzanne Picken Oct. 20, 2012

Oct. 20, 2012

Position Announcement George Washington University Libraries Metadata Services Manager The George Washington University Libraries invites applications for a Metadata Services Manager to work within the Resource Description Unit of The George Washington University Libraries Content Management Department. We are looking for an individual with an ALA-accredited master in library/information science or a Master’s degree in a related information field, or a doctorate degree. Demonstrated experience in information organization, cataloging, a minimum 2-3 years experience in an academic library, museum, archive or comparable environment, and a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience. Applicants should provide evidence of experience in creating, editing and transforming non-MARC metadata, such as EAD. Must have demonstrated knowledge in basic organizational, descriptive, structural metadata standards and best practices, such as RDA, AACR, EAC, DACS, DCRM(B), MARC21, Dublin Core, MODS, etc., thesauri, controlled vocabulary, identity disambiguation. For full details, including job responsibilities, and to apply, please go to: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/11856. Review of applications will begin on November 19, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Jackie Shieh Coordinator Resource Description George Washington University Libraries 2130 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 jshieh @gwu.edu Phone: 202.994.4366 Fax: 202.994.3807

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[DCExLIBRIS] Reminder: Annual Meeting registration
by John Bartles Oct. 1, 2012

Oct. 1, 2012

Hi Everyone: I'm sending this gentle reminder that if you have not registered for the Annual Meeting, there are 10 seats left as of this moment. The link to the registration form is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dERHZzlDcEFfcE9nR1dJS3… If you have already registered, consider yourself registered. I don't have a mechanism at this point to send a formal confirmation. However, if you want a personal confirmation, send me a reply to this email. I am managing the registrations through Google Docs. If you have any problem opening the form and registering, let me know and I can take care of your registration for you. We will have a full day of presentations, q&a's, information from Ex Libris, information from ELUNA, etc. Most importantly, will have an open discussion on the agenda to help the membership chart a course for the group and any future meetings or activities. Continental breakfast will be courtesy of Ex Libris. Lunch will be on your own (there are many wonderful lunch spots on Capital Hill). The meeting working time frame will be 8:30 to 4:30. The finalized agenda will be forthcoming. If you are interested in making a presentation and have not submitted one, please email Suzanne Picken picken(a)wrlc.org and she can assist you. One week prior to the meeting, I will send the final agenda and other pertinent information to those that are registered. Thanks everyone for your enthusiastic interest. John John D. Bartles, MLIS Associate Professor Library Prince George's Community College 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774 301-322-0469 (voice) 301-386-7598 (fax)

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[DCExLIBRIS] Annual Meeting is free!
by John Bartles Sept. 21, 2012

Sept. 21, 2012

The absence of a fee from the registration form was done on purpose. Ex Libris is picking up the breakfast tab. The Folger is providing the meeting room for free (big thanks to Jim Kuhn!) And lunch is on your own. John D. Bartles, MLIS Associate Professor Library Prince George's Community College 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774 301-322-0469 (voice) 301-386-7598 (fax)

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[DCExLIBRIS] Preliminary agenda for Annual Meeting and other stuff
by John Bartles Sept. 20, 2012

Sept. 20, 2012

My apologies for being addle minded. To help you decide about whether or not to attend, the following may be helpful: The preliminary agenda is: 8:30am - 9:00am Continental breakfast 9:00am - 11:00am Ex Libris presentation and Q&A 11:00am to 1:00pm Lunch on your own 1:00pm to 4:00pm Membership presentations/business meeting/possible break-out groups For those that have submitted presentation proposals, we will be getting in touch with you within the next 2 weeks to confirm. We are still interested in any presentations that any member would be interested in submitting. Its a beautiful day, nes pas? John John D. Bartles, MLIS Associate Professor Library Prince George's Community College 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774 301-322-0469 (voice) 301-386-7598 (fax)

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[DCExLIBRIS] Registration for the Annual Meeting
by John Bartles Sept. 20, 2012

Sept. 20, 2012

The following link will open the registration form for the Dc ExLibris Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held Monday October 22nd at the Folger Library in Washington D.C. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dERHZzlDcEFfcE9nR1dJS3… Registration is limited to 40 people. Once that cap has been reached I will close the registration and inform the membership that the registration is closed. All registrants will then be forwarded all necessary information for the Meeting. Lunch will be "on your own". If you have any questions, please email me directly from this email. Thanks! John John D. Bartles, MLIS Associate Professor Library Prince George's Community College 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774 301-322-0469 (voice) 301-386-7598 (fax)

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