Cataloging/Metadata Librarian

About the position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applicants to apply for a full-time, twelve-month tenured faculty position. Librarian Rank will be assigned at the initial appointment to the position. The role of the Cataloging/Metadata Librarian is to provide support and direction in all areas and guidelines of the integrated library system that is used within the USMAI library consortium. This position is a key factor in all libraries due to the acquisition and maintenance of the library collection.

Responsibilities

• Performs original & copy cataloging records for print, non-print & digital items.
• Assists in the maintenance & operation of the library's automation system for bibliographic control.
• Supervision of Library Services Tech and student assistants.
• Information literacy instruction.
• Reference desk assistance & other related duties assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in library science or related degree from an ALA accredited institution.
• Must be able to work rotating Saturdays.

Nice-to-haves

• One to two years of recent cataloging experience.

Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts)
• Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA)
• Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match
• Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance)
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Paid leave
• Annual leave 22 days per year
• Sick leave 15 days per year
• Personal leave 3 days per year