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Thank you in advance, Naomi Steinberger >Metadata Librarian and Copy-Cataloger Supervisor > >The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary is seeking a creative, >dynamic and innovative Metadata Librarian and Copy-Cataloger >Supervisor. This is a full-time, professional supervisory job that >reports to the Administrative Librarian for Technical Services. >Summary description of position: Creation of metadata for digital >objects and supervision of copy cataloging team. > >Specific duties and responsibilities: Responsible for creation of >metadata using both emerging and traditional metadata schema, >developing standards, policies and procedures for metadata; training >library staff to create and apply metadata. Supervision of copy >cataloging team within the Technical Services Department and >responsible for maintaining item and holdings information in ILS. >Responsible for all post-processing and binding of books including >supervision of para-professional staff and student workers. >Participates in special technical services projects. > >Requirements: Demonstrated ability to work according to established >library standards. Proficiency in Hebrew and Jewish Studies. >Knowledge of other European languages is desired. Proficiency in >working with OCLC and preferably with ExLibris systems (ALEPH500 and >DigiTool). Knowledge of AACR2, DC, METS, MODS and EAD. Three to five >years of supervisory experience, ability to work in a team >environment. Excellent organizational skills and ability to >communicate orally and in writing. Keeps abreast of latest trends in >technical services. > >Educational Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent is >required. Strong knowledge of Hebrew. Other European languages are >desired. Facility with library technology. > >To apply: Send cover letter, resume and three references to: Diana >Torres-Petrilli, Director of Human Resources, Jewish Theological >Seminary, 3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Naomi M. Steinberger Director of Library Services Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary 3080 Broadway New York, NY 10027 phone: 212-678-8982 fax: 212-678-8891 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
