JOb posting: Monographs Cataloger, Wichita State University (fwd) Marcia Tuttle 17 Oct 2000 13:56 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:40:00 -0500 From: Sha Li Zhang <zhang@TWSUVM.UC.TWSU.EDU> Subject: JOb posting: Monographs Cataloger, Wichita State University Cataloger, Monographs Wichita State University Libraries General Description: WSU Libraries invites applications for the position of Monographic Cataloger. We are seeking a creative and knowledgeable individual to be part of a Technical Services team. The position will be one of three professional catalogers in a department with 12 support staff. The Library system maintains a collection of 1.2 million volumes, extensive archives, and two branch libraries. Wichita State University, with an enrollment of over 14,000, is one of three research institutions in the state university system of Kansas. The University is located in the largest metropolitan area of Kansas, which serves a diverse population of over 500,000. Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the major responsibilities of the position include original and complex copy cataloging of monographic resources in a variety of print, non-print, and digital formats following AACR2, MARC, and appropriate authority-control standards. Other responsibilities include sharing database maintenance workloads, serving as a resource person for monographic cataloging, and keeping abreast of national standards for bibliographic control of library materials. Contributes to departmental policy, planning, and procedures development. Participates in library-wide strategic planning. Engages in professional service and scholarship. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited graduate degree (must have the degree at the hiring date). Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging principles and procedures, including AACR2, LC subject headings, LC classification, and MARC. Excellent interpersonal skills, and must show evidence of being self-motivated and able to work independently and successfully in a collegial environment. Must demonstrate potential for meeting the Library's tenure and promotion requirements. Successful experience with diverse populations. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience in one or more of the following areas: cataloging, cataloging course work, or paraprofessional cataloging of monographic materials equal to one or more years experience in an academic library or technical services department. Familiarity with government documents and SuDoc Classification, knowledge of CORC and other metadata principles, experience with authority control, supervisory experience, reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages, and an additional graduate degree in an academic discipline. Salary and Benefits: This position is a 12-month contract, tenure-eligible faculty appointment, with a minimum starting salary of $32,000. Academic rank and salary are negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. The position is available immediately and the starting date is negotiable. Excellent fringe benefits, including TIAA-CREF, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, and HMOs. Twenty-two days of annual leave. Application: For full consideration letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references must be received by November 27, 2000, to: Sha Li Zhang Chair, Search Committee Wichita State University Libraries 1845 Fairmount Wichita, KS 67260-0068 WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER