Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana

Salary: $50,000 - $79,999

Professional position available immediately. Responsibilities: provide expertise, leadership, management, and supervision for activities that facilitate intellectual, virtual, and physical access to the University Libraries’ traditional, electronic, and digital collections. Minimum qualifications: MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA accredited program at time of appointment; at least three years of experience in a cataloging/metadata unit, including supervisory responsibilities; cataloging experience with a variety of formats and all levels of complexity using AACR2rev, LCSH, LC classification and rule interpretations, MARC formats, OCLC, and an integrated library system (e.g., Sirsi/Dynix); experience with/knowledge of Dublin Core or other metadata schemas, standards, and protocols; working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications; organizational, supervisory, and leadership skills; ability to work constructively with colleagues in an environment of continuous changes; effective oral and written communication skills. Assignment may require working some evenings and/or weekends. Preferred qualifications: additional advanced degrees; cataloging/metadata experience in an academic library setting; knowledge of emerging trends in resource description, such as FRBR, RDA, and evolving technologies especially those related to digital libraries and discovery tools. Salary: $51,000 to $55,000 plus excellent benefits.

Send letter of application, resume, transcripts of graduate degree(s) (unofficial copies acceptable), and the names and contact information for three references (at least one of which is a current or former supervisor) to: Dr. Arthur W. Hafner, Dean of University Libraries, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/library)

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.