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Dear Safranim - if you haven't already seen the below posting,
would you kindly circulate it to anyone you think would be interested
in applying?
Many thanks,
Arthur
Hebraica Cataloging Librarian (Librarian
B/C): http://www.library.upenn.edu/employment/professional/hebraica.html
The University of Pennsylvania Libraries seek a dynamic, creative and
forward-thinking professional who, as Hebraica Cataloging Librarian,
will be responsible for the cataloging and metadata management of
Hebrew-script materials in the Libraries' Judaica collections.
The University of Pennsylvania's Judaica collections constitute one
of the world's largest and richest resources on the history and
culture of Jews. The collections are dispersed, mainly, among five
library locations: the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, the Library
of the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies Library,
the Fisher Fine Arts Library, the University Museum, and the Biddle
Law Library. The combined holdings currently total between
350,000-400,000 volumes in 24 languages and dialects and in a range
of formats from manuscripts to electronic resources, covering almost
every period and area of Jewish life from the Biblical era to
contemporary America. The Judaica Collections' strengths include
Biblical literature, history of Biblical interpretation, Jewish
history, Judaica Americana, Jewish law, and modern Hebrew and Yiddish
literature. The largest component of the University's collections of
Judaica can be found at the Library of the Herbert D. Katz Center for
Advanced Judaic Studies, comprising approximately 200,000 volumes,
including 8,000 early printed books, as well as manuscript codices
and facsimiles.
The Penn Libraries include fifteen libraries and an off-site high
density storage facility. System-wide scholarly resources number
nearly 6 million books, 96,000 current serials (of which 82,000 are
e-journals) and 800 databases. The library is a leader in the
development of digital library services and collections and is
aggressively experimenting with and adopting new technology in
research and teaching, including courseware. As a founding partner of
the Kuali OLE Project, Penn will be at the forefront of developing a
next-generation community source technology environment to support
academic library operations.
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League comprehensive
research university in Philadelphia founded in 1740 by Benjamin
Franklin and his circle. It comprises twelve schools, 3,800 faculty
and an enrollment of 20,000 students, equally divided between
undergraduate and graduate/professional school students.
Responsibilities:
The Hebraica Cataloging Librarian manages the Hebraica cataloging
workflow and backlog, communicating regularly with the Curator of
Judaica Collections to determine cataloging priorities that support
user access to current materials as well as uncataloged ("hidden") collections.
Reporting to the head of Original Cataloging, a unit of the
Cataloging and Metadata Department, the Hebraica Cataloging Librarian
provides original, rare, and, as required, copy cataloging for
printed monographs primarily in Hebrew, and also in Yiddish and other
Hebrew-script languages, in all subject areas; and as necessary,
collaborates with the appropriate staff members in the cataloging of
serials and materials in non-print or electronic formats in Hebrew
script. In addition the incumbent may be called upon to answer
questions raised by Acquisitions staff in connection with the
ordering and receipt of Hebrew-script materials.
Cataloging is done directly in OCLC, using dual-script fields, and
exported to the Libraries' local Voyager system. Descriptive
cataloging follows current national standards and local
policies. Subject analysis and classification follow Library of
Congress standards and local practice.
In view of the Libraries' membership in the Library of Congress'
Program in Cooperative Cataloging, the Hebraica Cataloging Librarian
participates in the BIBCO and NACO components of the PCC,
contributing authority records through the NACO Hebraica Funnel project.
The Hebraica Cataloging Librarian may be called on to assist in the
implementation of emerging technologies and to supply non-MARC
metadata for digital projects requiring knowledge of Hebrew
script. The Librarian may train and revise the work of
paraprofessional staff and other librarians; and may provide
instructional support in the use of discovery tools for Hebraica resources.
Qualifications
Required:
* An ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science and/or a
graduate degree in a subject-related field. For Librarian B a
minimum of 2 years and for Librarian C a minimum of 3 years of
professional library experience in an academic library or research center.
* Strong knowledge of the Hebrew language, including rules for
Romanization, as prescribed by the ALA-LC transliteration scheme for Hebrew.
* Thorough knowledge of MARC21, AACR2, Library of Congress Rule
Interpretations, Library of Congress Subject Headings and
Classification and, if implemented, Resource Description & Access (RDA).
* Experience with bibliographic utilities, such as OCLC, and
network-based tools, such as Cataloger's Desktop and Classification Web.
* Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing
effective work routines and procedures.
* Ability to work both independently and with others in a
dynamic and collaborative work environment.
* Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
* Supervisory experience.
* Reading knowledge of Yiddish.
* Familiarity with non-MARC metadata schemas.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes a
generous benefits package additional information available at
http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp.
To Apply: Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of
application that addresses the needs and qualifications of the
position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three references who can address the suitability of the
candidate for the position described, as well as complete an on-line
employment application at
https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=193003
Alternatively, you may search by reference # 110230008 at
http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs
Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is
filled; however, applications submitted before March 30, 2011 will
receive priority consideration.
The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
--
Arthur Kiron
Schottenstein-Jesselson Curator of Judaica Collections
University of Pennsylvania Libraries
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center - Room 205
3420 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
t. (215) 573-7431
f. (215) 898-0559
w. http://www.library.upenn.edu/collections/judaica/
Hours: MTTh
or
Library at the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies
420 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
t. (215) 238-1290 ext. 202
f. (215) 238-1540
w. http://www.library.upenn.edu/cajs/
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