Job Posting - Monographs Catalog Librarian -- Germaine Linkins Stephen D. Clark 07 Feb 2001 13:25 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Job Posting - Monographs Catalog Librarian Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 15:52:10 -0600 From: Germaine Linkins <Germaine@gml.lib.uwm.edu> Monographs Catalog Librarian (Associate Academic Librarian) The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a Carnegie-designated research institution committed to academic excellence. It is one of the two doctoral degree-granting institutions in the multi-campus University of Wisconsin system, and has an enrollment of over 23,000 students. UWM's 93-acre campus is located on Milwaukee's east side, near Lake Michigan. The campus, an attractive combination of historic buildings and modern architecture, is a short drive or bus ride from a wealth of cultural and recreational resources. The Golda Meir Library is a modern, centralized library housing over 4.7 million bibliographical items including the 1 million item American Geographical Society Collection. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of the Monographs Department, performs original and complex copy cataloging of monographs in print and electronic formats, with an emphasis on German and other foreign language resources, for access by patrons of the library. With other members of the Technical Services Division staff, contributes to catalog management policy decisions for the library's local online catalog system. Trains library staff and School of Information Studies interns and fieldworkers in cataloging monographic print and electronic resources. Qualifications: Required: A Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution with course work in cataloging; knowledge of current automated library systems; experience with automated bibliographic utilities, e.g. OCLC; working knowledge of AACR2, LC classification and subject headings, MARC formats, authority records; reading knowledge of German; proven analytical and problem solving skills; ability to work well independently and with others; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Desired: Successful cataloging experience; reading knowledge of one other European or Middle Eastern languages (Hebrew preferred). Salary: Associate Academic Librarian. Minimum salary: $33, 906 annually depending upon qualifications and experience. Appointment/Benefits: This is a 12-month academic staff annual probationary appointment leading to indefinite appointment. Generous vacation and fringe benefits. Application: Full position description is available. Send letter of application and statement of qualifications, resume, transcripts, and name/address/telephone number of three references to Maureen Powless, Head, Personnel Department, Golda Meir Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 604, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0604. All applications must be postmarked no later than March 30, 2001. UWM is an AA/EO employer strongly committed to maintaining a climate supporting equality of opportunity and respect for difference based on gender, culture, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who would enhance and diversify our workforce.