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<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please visit the job posting for more information:
<a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/531176/director-of-resource-description-services" title="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/531176/director-of-resource-description-services">
https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/531176/director-of-resource-description-services</a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Thank you for your attention, and please share widely with your networks!</span>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">Director of Resource Description Services</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Associate or Senior Librarian</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Career Faculty, 12-month</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Salary: $85,000 - $110,000</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Professional Competencies</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Knowledge of cataloging and metadata processes in an academic library setting utilizing current standards, tools, and best practices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Knowledge of contemporary trends and key issues in higher education and research libraries, cataloging, and metadata.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Ability to advocate for the diverse cataloging and metadata needs of stakeholders, and long-term strategic goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Commitment to embedding concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion across and at all levels of cataloging and metadata workflows.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills; ability to bring key stakeholders together across differences to achieve goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Excellent project management skills, problem-solving ability, organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines
to achieve goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Experience managing the creation and contribution of name authority records to the PCC’s NACO program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Experience cataloging rare books and special collections materials.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Knowledge of cataloging and metadata services applied in a consortial implementation of Ex Libris’ Alma.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Advanced education or training in leadership, management, higher education, or a related field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Strategic perspective informed by knowledge of the current higher education policy environment, and experience with library and campus policy review, development,
implementation, and training.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Strong record of scholarly contributions to the library & information profession.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Position open until filled; review begins April 3, 2023.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">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 <a href="mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu">uocareers@uoregon.edu</a> or 541-346-5112.</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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