[Eril-l] Recruitment extended: Director of Resource Description Services

[Mary Grenci]

I wanted to share with you an exciting job opportunity at the University of Oregon Libraries; we are currently seeking a Director of Resource Description Services to lead our cataloging and metadata team.


If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please visit the job posting for more information: https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/531176/director-of-resource-description-services

Thank you for your attention, and please share widely with your networks!



Director of Resource Description Services

Associate or Senior Librarian

Career Faculty, 12-month

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000



Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost & University Librarian for Collections & Discovery Services, the Director of Resource Description Services is a member of the UO Libraries' Leadership Team with broad responsibilities for ensuring UO's educational mission, academic priorities, research agenda, and diverse campus community are supported at the highest level with scholarly resources. Working collaboratively with other UO Libraries leaders, this position is responsible for the overall vision, leadership, administration, and coordination of departmental business, including planning, developing, interpreting, and implementing system-wide policies and procedures for cataloging and metadata services.



The department overseen by the Director of Resource Description Services includes as many as 18 employees. Key activities in the department include: analyzing and describing library resources for the public discovery service; batch-loading records for e-resource collections; creating and ingesting metadata for Oregon Digital; ensuring the quality of data in the Libraries' public catalog and digital collections; creating and maintaining authority records to ensure consistency in name and subject access points; preparing physical materials for use; and withdrawal of material from the collection.



The successful candidate will lead the Libraries' cataloging and metadata team in creating viable procedures to ensure appropriate levels of description, access, and data stewardship for a wide variety of library resources across numerous local and shared platforms. The successful candidate will help lead the development of long-range and comprehensive plans for cataloging and metadata initiatives within the Libraries.



The most competitive candidates are well versed in approaches to and experience with change management, communication, the development of high-trust, high-performing teams, and commitment to organizational equity and inclusion. The Director of Resource Description Services can look forward to working in a supportive and collaborative environment where new ideas are rewarded, growth is expected, and success is shared. The successful candidate will work strategically with a diverse group of colleagues and facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures, abilities, or backgrounds.



We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.



Professional Competencies
*         Knowledge of cataloging and metadata processes in an academic library setting utilizing current standards, tools, and best practices.
*         Knowledge of contemporary trends and key issues in higher education and research libraries, cataloging, and metadata.
*         Ability to advocate for the diverse cataloging and metadata needs of stakeholders, and long-term strategic goals.
*         Commitment to embedding concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion across and at all levels of cataloging and metadata workflows.
*         Success in personnel management, including the ability to lead and engage staff through the process of organizational improvement and change, and the ability to foster team commitment and trust.
*         Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills; ability to bring key stakeholders together across differences to achieve goals.
*         Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with people from different backgrounds and with diverse life experiences and learning styles.
*         Excellent project management skills, problem-solving ability, organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines to achieve goals.
*         Ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Preferred Qualifications
*         Experience managing the creation and contribution of name authority records to the PCC's NACO program.
*         Experience cataloging rare books and special collections materials.
*         Knowledge of cataloging and metadata services applied in a consortial implementation of Ex Libris' Alma.
*         Advanced education or training in leadership, management, higher education, or a related field.
*         Strategic perspective informed by knowledge of the current higher education policy environment, and experience with library and campus policy review, development, implementation, and training.
*         Strong record of scholarly contributions to the library & information profession.

Position open until filled; review begins April 3, 2023.



The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers at uoregon.edu<mailto:uocareers at uoregon.edu> or 541-346-5112.


Learn more and apply now! https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/531176/director-of-resource-description-services
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