---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yelena Luckert <yluck...@umd.edu> To: Date: Subject: Coordinator, Judaica and Hebraica Cataloger -- Search open, University of Maryland
Dear all, Please post the attach add as wide as possible. Applications are accepted electronically only athttps://jobs.umd.edu by Dec. 7. You will find additional information at https://jobs.umd.edu. Thank you very much for your help in distributing this add. Yelena Luckert Head, Humanities and Social Sciences Librarians Librarian for History, Jewish, Slavic and Women's Studies University of Maryland Libraries College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-405-9365 Fax: 301-314-2795 yluck...@umd.edu Title: Judaica and Hebraica Cataloger Category: Exempt, Contingent II (contractual) Department: Metadata Services Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave 3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Judaica and Hebraica Cataloger (contract). Reporting to the the General Resources Cataloging Unit Head the Judaica and Hebraica Cataloger is responsible for performing original and complex copy cataloging of Jewish and Israel Studies materials, in Hebrew or Yiddish, as well as in English and other languages, and in all formats. Catalogs using relevant national, University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) and local standards in both a consortial database and OCLC. Trains and supervises student assistant(s) direct reports. Requirements: · High School Diploma or equivalent · Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Hebrew language; familiarity with Hebrew romanization system; in-depth knowledge of history, literature and other aspects of Jewish culture, including rabbinics; knowledge of Yiddish desirable. · Minimum of three years of relevant experience in libraries with a minimum of two years of copy cataloging and /or database maintenance experience in an academic, research, or special library in one or more of the following areas: monographs cataloging, serials cataloging, or authority control. · Knowledge of and proficiency with automated library systems, AACR2, RDA, LCPSs, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH and MARC 21 formats, and OCLC Connexion. · Must be able to manage a broad variety of tasks in response to shifting priorities and changing constraints. · Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a congenial team environment and to interact effectively with a broad variety of staff within and outside of Technical Services; ability to communicate clearly, knowledgably and personably, orally and in writing, with all persons potentially affected by the scope of the work. This is a contractual appointment APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://jobs.umd.edu. No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references. The position is open until filled. Application review will begin on Dec. 7, 2011. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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
