Position Announcement-Florida International University (fwd) Marcia Tuttle 07 Nov 2000 20:28 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 10:02:33 -0500 From: John Radencich <radencic@FIU.EDU> Subject: Position Announcement-Florida International University HEAD, CATALOGING DEPARTMENT (Search extended) Florida International University seeks a creative and knowledgeable leader for Head, Cataloging Department, Green Library, University Park Campus, Miami. The Libraries have Enhance Status and use OCLC and NOTIS to catalog materials. The successful candidate is responsible for the daily operation and overall management of the cataloging department, which consists of 3 librarians, 11 support staff, and a varying number of student assistants; sets goals and priorities; reviews cataloging policy and procedure; performs and oversees original cataloging in a variety of formats, oversees database maintenance, special projects and online authority work; serves as a major resource for cataloging questions; coordinates departmental activities with other library departments. Provides services to the Libraries and the University in an elective or appointive capacity by serving on Library, University and professional organizations committees as appropriate. Reports to the Assistant Director for Collection Management. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA accredited program; 5 years of professional experience, with progressively increasing supervisory responsibility. Experience in cataloging materials in an automated environment, knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, LCRI and an understanding of the principles of authority control. Should possess strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the service mission of the academic library. Preferred: Knowledge of and/or experience with NOTIS, Dublin Core (or other metadata indexing), and cataloging electronic resources. SALARY: Up to $50,500 commensurate with experience and qualifications. RANK: Associate to University Librarian. Librarians have faculty status. Benefits include 22 days vacation and competitive range of health and retirement options including TIAA/CREF. The University is a fast growing institution with 31,000+ students and is located in a culturally diverse area in South Florida. The Library collection supports a wide range curriculum with numerous graduate programs. Qualified applicants should send resume and names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references to: Mirtha Hernández, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Green Library, Florida International University, University Park, Miami, FL 33199. FAX: (305) 348-1798. Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 14, 2000 and continue until the position is filled. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. For further information about the University see our page on the Web at www.fiu.edu.