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Job Posting: E-Serials Bibliographic Control Specialist, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kries, William Robert
2014-10-03 18:59:49 UTC
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E-Serials Bibliographic Control Specialist (Academic Professional)

University Library

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign



Position Available: As soon as possible after closing date of search. This is for a regular 100%, 12-month Academic Professional position in the University Library.



Duties and Responsibilities: The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign seeks an innovative and knowledgeable professional to serve in the position of E-Serials Bibliographic Control Specialist. This is an academic professional position for an entry level librarian with the requisite skills or course work or for a non-MLS professional with appropriate experience and skills. This position is largely responsible for developing and implementing library's e-serials bibliographic control policy and practice. Under the direction of the Head of Content and Access Management, s(he) is to work to establish efficient work procedures and maintain high standards of both quality and production of bibliographic control for the Library's large collection of serials. The E-Serials Bibliographic Control Specialist will work in the Content Access Management unit within the Technical Services Division. The position will work in a team environment with those Division faculty and staff responsible for the cataloging and management of e-serials and maintenance of serials in all formats.



This position may participate in research activity regarding issues in bibliographic control in digital library environments and the impact of implementing emerging cataloging standards in user services and discovery services.



As the information landscape is changing, this position may be asked to cover additional and evolving services or functions related to enhancing the discovery and delivery of library content.


Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science; Demonstrated supervisory experience; Serials cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting or cataloging experience with electronic resources; Familiarity with cataloging rules, standards, and tools such as MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, and CONSER standards; Solid computer skills including spreadsheet and database applications; Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and flexibly with a wide variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment. See https://jobs.illinois.edu for Preferred.

To Apply: To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu<https://jobs.illinois.edu/> and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.

Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration we urge candidates to submit application materials on or before October 24, 2014


Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu<http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/>


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William Kries
E-Resources Cataloging Specialist
University Library
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
220 Main Library, MC-522
1408 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Phone: 217.300.4746
E-mail: wkries-nzINlOoChub2fBVCVOL8/***@public.gmane.org<mailto:wkries-nzINlOoChub2fBVCVOL8/***@public.gmane.org>


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