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Subject: Job Posting -- Southern California
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:19:24 -0800
From: Cheryl Kugler <ckugler@rocky.claremont.edu>
Organization: Libraries of the Claremont Colleges

The Libraries of the Claremont Colleges, Claremont, CA. seek to employ a
Manager of Electronic Resources (Library Associate, I), an exempt
position.

Primary Purpose/General Description:
Acquire, catalog and manage electronic resources available through the
Internet as separate titles or as aggregations. Collaborate with
librarians, other Bibliographic Access Services staff, and Information
Technology staff to maintain accurate data about these resources in the
online catalog and accessibility to the Libraries’ clients.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
Creates and enhances catalog records for remote and direct-access
electronic resources and serials in all formats according to
professional library standards and library operating procedures. Orders
and pays for electronic resources. Monitors currency of internet
resources, records of the library holdings, network links  and performs
ongoing record maintenance as needed. Participates in library policy
development and decision-making for this material. Keeps current with
national trends in electronic resources cataloging and metadata
standards. Communicates with bibliographers and Information Technology
staff regarding access to electronic materials. Communicates with staff
at other Claremont colleges regarding the campus network as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Two years of college. Four or more years of prior relevant work
experience; previous experience in serials acquisitions and/or
cataloging, using LC classification, LCSH, AACR2, OCLC, and USMARC
formats, the CONSER cataloging manual and editing guide. Demonstrated
ability to perform detailed work.
Experience with integrated online systems, including online
bibliographic and authority control.
Demonstrated ability to excel as a team member in a dynamic,
collaborative environment. Evidence of flexibility and problem-solving
skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability
to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner. Demonstrated
ability to work well in a changing environment. Evidence of excellent
interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:
B.A. degree in liberal arts. Knowledge of online database searching and
basic computer skills including word processing. Previous experience
with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. online catalogs.

Minimum salary: $2,439/month. Beginning salary dependent on background
and qualifications.

The Claremont Colleges are located at the foot of the San Gabriel
Mountains in the city of Claremont, California, 35 miles east of Los
Angeles. This consortium of seven colleges comprises a diverse academic
community dedicated to fostering achievement, leadership, and life-long
critical thinking. The Libraries participate in the learning and
teaching ventures of the Colleges by building collections establishing
links to a global body of knowledge and providing guidance to a wide
range of resources.  For additional information, visit our website:
http://voxlibris.claremont.edu

The Claremont University Center is an equal opportunity employer,
committed to providing career opportunities to all people, without
regard to race, color, relation, sex, age, national origin, or
disability.

Send letter of application to Human Resources, Claremont University
Center, 1263 N.Dartmouth, Claremont, CA,  91711. Fax (909) 621-8063.
Consideration of applications begins shortly.

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Cheryl C. Kugler
Project Manager, Weingart Grant
Honnold/Mudd Library
The Libraries of the Claremont Colleges
800 N. Dartmouth Avenue   (909) 607-8108  phone
Claremont, CA   91711-3991  (909) 621-8681  fax