Job, Kent OH: Serials Cataloger Margaret Maurer 04 Feb 2003 20:15 UTC
SERIALS CATALOGER Kent State University Libraries & Media Services invite applications for the position of Serials Cataloger. The Libraries have a collection of more than two million volumes and hold membership in the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Kent State is a founding member of OCLC and of OhioLINK, Ohio's statewide information system. Innovative Interfaces is used for the integrated library system (http://www.library.kent.edu). RESPONSIBILITIES: Original cataloging of serials, remote electronic resources, and websites; Copy cataloging of serials and electronic resources, including websites; Contribution of original cataloging to OCLC; Cataloging revisions, including title changes, frequency changes, ceased/merged/split titles, URL changes for serials, remote electronic resources, and web sites. Develops, plans, and leads the integration of metadata, metadata use, and metadata practices throughout LMS, including among other technical services librarians and staff members. Trains public services librarians on the use and integration of metadata. Provides expertise on national and international standards, including AACR2, MARC, CONSER, LC rule interpretations, Dublin Core, CORC, and emerging standards. Works closely with public services librarians and systems staff to facilitate and coordinate metadata projects for digital collections. Addresses and resolves access issues and cataloging practices for integrating electronic resources, including serials, into the collections. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from accredited ALA program; 2 years experience in original and complex cataloging of serials; Experience cataloging electronic resources; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Knowledge of cataloging standards, including CONSER, AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, and MARC21 Preferred: Bibliographic knowledge of one or more foreign languages; Interest in current and emerging metadata standards; Experience with creating and using web pages, including familiarity with mark- up languages such as HTML or XML. SALARY AND STATUS: $41,556. Twelve month position with tenure-track faculty status, Assistant Professor rank. Generous health benefits, annual research leave, and support for professional development. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a letter of application addressing the required qualifications, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: Jeanne Somers Associate Dean, Libraries & Media Services Kent State University P.O. Box 5190 Kent, Ohio 44242-0001 Review of applications will begin February 28, 2003 --------------------------------------------------- Margaret Maurer, Cataloging Manager Kent State University Libraries and Media Services Editor, _TechKNOW_ 370 Library, PO Box 5190 Kent State University Kent, OH 44242-0001 V:330-672-1702 F:330.672.4811 mmaurer@lms.kent.edu "Libraries build community"--Donald Sager