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(Assistant or Associate Professor - Open rank)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library

Position Available: This position is available as soon as possible and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. For more information, consult the Library\'s Guidelines and Workflows . This is a 100 %-time, permanent, twelve-month faculty position in the University Library.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Statement: The University Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, and equality, and we strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment in the library and throughout the campus community, and we encourage candidates who share these values to apply. Additional information can be found on the Library\'s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) webpage: https://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/deia/ .

Position Description: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library seeks a forward-thinking professional to serve in the position of Cataloging and Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Cataloging Services (ACS) unit, the incumbent devises, documents, and promulgates cataloging policies and best practices for the library. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian provides leadership within the library for all cataloging policy decisions and workflow designs by collaborating with colleagues in the Library to assess ongoing and upcoming cataloging needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise in national cataloging standards to the Library.
• Coordinates cataloging workflows within the unit and the Library.
• Provides expertise in Library-wide cataloging projects.
• Works with colleagues in the library to create and maintain internal cataloging policies and workflow documentation.
• Conducts cataloging training for library staff in other technical and public services units as needed.
• Contributes and updates NACO and BIBCO-level records.
• Performs batch data cleanup works using the ILS functions and information technology tools.
• Creates original bibliographic records in various formats following national standards.
• Guides cataloging staff members with national and international cataloging standards.
• Participates in and leads consortium, national, and international bibliographic initiatives, and research projects.
• Provide leadership in ways that center equitable and inclusive practices, team-building, and mentoring skills.
• Contributes to the national and international reputation of the library through professional research, service, and collaboration with national colleagues and organizations;
• This position may include the potential for supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master\'s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Working experience in cataloging in a library technical service environment.
• Familiarity of RDA, LC PCC Policy Statements, AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Classification systems, MARC 21 bibliographic formats, and BIBFRAME;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse community.
• Knowledge of data management tools, such as MarcEdit or OpenRefine; Ability to work with world languages\' bibliographic information.
• Evidence of the ability to do research, publication, and service consistent with university standards for tenure and promotion.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an academic or research library environment.
• Experience with ExLibris Alma and Primo, especially working with resource management and analytics.
• Understanding of cataloging serials or special formats.
• Knowledge of linked data principles.
• Experience designing or updating workflow documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to learn new technologies and adapt to developments in the profession.

Appointment Information

Environment: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Library is a leader in the delivery of user services, and active programs in information, instructional, access, and scholarly services which help the library to maintain its place at the intellectual heart of the campus. The library also holds one of the preeminent research collections in the world, encompassing more than 13 million volumes and a total of more than 23 million items. The library is committed to maintaining the strongest