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@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.