Position Announcement: Minnesota State University, Mankato -- Becky Schwartzkopf Stephen Clark 06 Dec 2001 19:43 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position Announcement: Minnesota State University, Mankato Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 13:22:04 -0600 From: Becky Schwartzkopf <rebecca.schwartzkopf@mankato.msus.edu> ELECTRONIC ACCESS/CATALOGING LIBRARIAN, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Tenure-track, faculty position, Assistant Professor rank. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides leadership and technical expertise for defining and providing effective access to the library's electronic serials. Performs original and complex copy cataloging of serials (print and electronic) and monographs, assignment of classification and subject headings, and resolution of serial-related cataloging problems. Works cooperatively across library units to manage initiatives that provide access to these resources for the university community. Assists in the instruction of these resources to university faculty and staff. Additional responsibilities include assisting with other access issues related to online journals such as gathering usage statistics, monitoring license agreements, providing links between various access systems, and developing and maintaining web pages related to these resources. Faculty librarians share in collection development work with academic departments, in weekend reference rotation, and in university governance through membership on committees and task forces. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from ALA accredited program; second Masters required for tenure. Recent experience or coursework in an automated cataloging environment and with a major bibliographic utility, such as OCLC. Knowledge of AACR2r, LCSH, LCC, and MARC21 formats. Demonstrated knowledge of emerging metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core, XML) and initiatives to enhance access to electronic resources (e.g. OCLC CORC, web page development, products like SerialsSolutions). Good interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to engage in scholarly and professional development activities at the level necessary to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Academic library experience in cataloging and in management of electronic serials. Second subject master's degree (required for tenure). Experience with Ex Libris ALEPH 500 or system migration. Public service experience including reference and instruction. Experience in collection development. Working knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Supervisory experience. Salary range: $38,286 - $46,271, depending on qualifications for 9-month academic year. Additional compensation for summer work may be available. Starting date Aug. 19, 2002. Send detailed letter addressing above qualifications, vita, and the names and telephone numbers of 3 references to: Electronic Access/Cataloging Librarian Search Committee, c/o Becky Schwartzkopf, Memorial Library, ML3097, Minnesota State University, Mankato, POB 8419, Mankato, MN 56002-8419. For complete position vacancy: http://www.lib.mnsu.edu/lib/vacancies.html. Applications received by Jan. 22, 2002 will receive priority consideration. AA/EOE. -------------------------------------------------------- Becky Schwartzkopf, Department Chair rebecca.schwartzkopf@mankato.msus.edu Library Services -- Minnesota State University, Mankato P.O. Box 8419 -- Mankato, MN 56002-8419 Voice: (507) 389-5956 -- Fax (507) 389-5155