Position Announcement - University of Delaware Library -- Dina Giambi Stephen Clark 10 Dec 2001 16:20 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position Announcement - University of Delaware Library Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:47:37 -0600 From: Dina Giambi <dinag@UDEL.EDU> Position: University of Delaware Library. Coordinator: Original Cataloging and Authority Control Unit Description: Reports to the Head, Bibliographic Control Department, this position is responsible for overseeing original cataloging and assuring authority control in the Library's integrated library system, DELCAT. The incumbent has primary responsibility for the cataloging of electronic resources, including electronic journals, and for the cataloging of serials in all subjects, languages, and formats. Responsible for the supervision of one librarian and two support staff. Other duties as assigned. The Library will be migrating to a new ILS, Ex Libris, in July 2002 and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in developing new workflows and procedures. More information about the Library is available online at: http://www.lib.udel.edu . Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited masters degree. Minimum of 2 years cataloging experience. Working knowledge of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd ed. rev., Library of Congress classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, and MARC formats. Cataloging experience using a national bibliographic utility and integrated online system. Strong skills in interpersonal relations, and oral and written communication. Ability to work productively and cooperatively in a complex environment while maintaining effective working relationships. Preferred: Cataloging experience in an academic library; experience cataloging serial and/or electronic publications; supervisory experience. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Salary: Rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Appointment at the Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian level. Minimum Assistant Librarian $34,000. Expect to hire at the Senior Assistant Librarian level. Benefits: Vacation of 22 working days. Liberal sick leave. General flexible benefits program. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with 11% of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission/course fee waiver for employee, spouse and dependents. To Apply: Send letter of application, current resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, 181 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19717-5267 by March 1, 2002. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority groups and women.