March 2022 - CatSIG - lists.ecs.vuw.ac.nz

LIANZA Cataloguing Special Interest Group (CatSIG) is seeking content for April issue of Catapult
by Sara Sladwick 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

Kia ora koutou We really enjoyed Mike Stachurski’s article about NZ Graphic & Auckland Weekly News digital images metadata projects in the December issue of Catapult<https://lianza.org.nz/resources/describenz/catapult/> and we’d love to include other interesting projects in the upcoming April issue. Alternatively, would you like to share your cataloguing or wider technical services related news, or what it’s like to work in technical services, digital libraries, or library information technology at your institution? Did you attend the National Digital Forum or another conference and want to share your experience? If you have something in the works or wish to have a chat about an idea for a feature article, please get in touch. We will be accepting submissions up until Friday 15th April. Ngā mihi/Kind regards, Sara Sladwick Digital Library Specialist Content Discovery and Innovation | Research and Collections Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services E: sara.sladwick(a)auckland.ac.nz<mailto:sara.sladwick@auckland.ac.nz> | DDI: +64 9 923 7861 ext 87861

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Job Opportunity Closing Soon University of Auckland
by Joanne Rowan 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Apologies for cross-posting Kia ora A reminder that applications for this position close on Monday, 21 March. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in cataloguing, electronic resource management, or acquisitions looking for the next step in their library career. The position description has been updated and can be found via the link below. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Collection development in academic libraries provide challenges and opportunities for someone passionate about the role of connecting users with information content. Publishing models are dynamic and evolving in a complex environment requiring an innovative and enquiring approach. As one of two Scholarly Content Advisers, you will be responsible for coordinating the life-cycle of the library’s physical and electronic resources. Working with a close-knit team your experience in acquisitions or metadata workflows will ensure accessible and discoverable electronic resources and high-quality metadata in our content discovery platform. Your excellent data analysis skills will support budget management, forecasts, and usage statistics. In collaboration with your colleagues you will develop and implement effective efficient workflows using a continuous improvement approach. Communication skills will be an asset as this role liaises with the wider University community and external vendors about our scholarly collections. The Collection Development and Access teams acquire, organise and manage our library collections in all formats. The teams work collaboratively to ensure efficient access to quality information content to meet the research and learning needs of the university. Functional units within the team include Scholarly Content, Course Reading Lists and Interloans, Collection Operations and Fulfilment, and the Print and Bindery service. This role includes: · Enabling content provided through the Library’s library management system · Investigating and resolving problems relating to access to content · Liaising with publishers and suppliers · Assisting with task allocation and monitoring workflows with the team To apply and for more detailed information including the position description and contacts, please refer to the University of Auckland Careers page, https://www.smartrecruiters.com/TheUniversityOfAuckland/743999810960249-sch… Ngā mihi nui, na | with kind regards, Joanne Joanne Rowan Scholarly Content Adviser, Scholarly Content Libraries and Learning Services | Te Tumu Herenga The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

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Scholarly Content Adviser, Acquisitions/Metadata - Auckland
by Joanne Rowan 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Collection development in academic libraries provide challenges and opportunities for someone passionate about the role of connecting users with information content. Publishing models are dynamic and evolving in a complex environment requiring an innovative and enquiring approach. As one of two Scholarly Content Advisers, you will be responsible for coordinating the life-cycle of the library’s physical and electronic resources. Working with a close-knit team your experience in acquisitions or metadata workflows will ensure accessible and discoverable electronic resources and high-quality metadata in our content discovery platform. Your excellent data analysis skills will support budget management, forecasts, and usage statistics. In collaboration with your colleagues you will develop and implement effective efficient workflows using a continuous improvement approach. Communication skills will be an asset as this role liaises with the wider University community and external vendors about our scholarly collections. The Collection Development and Access teams acquire, organise and manage our library collections in all formats. The teams work collaboratively to ensure efficient access to quality information content to meet the research and learning needs of the university. Functional units within the team include Scholarly Content, Course Reading Lists and Interloans, Collection Operations and Fulfilment, and the Print and Bindery service. This role includes: · Enabling content provided through the Library’s library management system · Investigating and resolving problems relating to access to content · Liaising with publishers and suppliers · Assisting with task allocation and monitoring workflows with the team For more detailed information, including the position description and contacts, please refer to the University of Auckland Careers page, https://www.smartrecruiters.com/TheUniversityOfAuckland/743999810960249-sch… Ngā mihi nui, na | with kind regards, Joanne Joanne Rowan Scholarly Content Adviser, Scholarly Content Libraries and Learning Services | Te Tumu Herenga The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

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