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From: Sue Smith
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 2:53 PM
To: 'SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU'
Subject: Position Announcement: Serials Cataloger,University of
Connecticut

THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES

                             Serials Cataloger
                             (Search # 03A296)

Under the direction of the University Archivist and the general
supervision of the Catalog Librarian/Liaison to the Dodd Research Center,
the Serials Cataloger is responsible for providing original cataloging
according to the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (2nd edition, 1998
revision) for approximately 1,500 20th century university archive serial
titles located at the Dodd Research Center at the University of
Connecticut, Storrs Campus. Cataloging includes providing subject access
using the LC Subject Headings and full MARC21 tagging and when necessary,
upgrading incomplete records, adding subject headings and other data as
required. This is a temporary, full-time position.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS and at least one year original serials
cataloging experience in an academic or research library; knowledge of
current trends in cataloging and automated library operations; working
knowledge of AACR2 2nd ed. rev., LCRIs, CONSER Editing Guide, LCSH, MARC21
coding for serials; experience with online cataloging utilities such as
OCLC and RLIN; and, excellent analytical skills. Knowledge of the Endeavor
Voyager system is desirable. Complete job description can be found at:
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/jobopps/

University Setting: The University of Connecticut, established in 1881, is
a Carnegie Research I University. It was recently cited as one of the top
20 public universities in the nation and is engaged in UConn 2000/21st
Century UConn, multi-billion dollar campus building projects. The main
campus, situated in Storrs on 3100 acres of woodland and rolling hills, is
located approximately 30 miles from Hartford, the state capital, and
midway between Boston and New York City. There are approximately 21,750
students system-wide.

University Libraries: As a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, the Libraries are technologically advanced and recognized as an
exciting center of intellectual life on campus. The Libraries are
organized in team-based structures and are engaged in ongoing strategic
programs. The Libraries operate in a heavily electronic environment with
approximately 25% of the acquisition budget spent on information in
electronic form.

Compensation: Anticipated hiring salary, $40,000s to low $50,000s
depending upon experience. University benefits include 22 paid vacation
days/year, 12 paid state holidays, excellent health and retirement plans,
and tuition waivers.

Application Procedures: Submit a letter of application that addresses how
previous experience and personal qualities meet the requirements for the
position; a resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
three professional references to Deborah Stansbury Sunday, Administrative
Librarian, University of Connecticut Libraries, Box U-1005A, 369 Fairfield
Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1005. Screening will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled.

The University of Connecticut has a strong commitment to diversity. We
actively encourage minorities and people with disabilities to apply.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES

                              JOB DESCRIPTION

Area:            Collections Services
Title:           Serials Cataloger
Rank:            University Librarian I or II
Salary Group:    UCP ( 5 or 7 )

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the University Archivist and the general
supervision of the Catalog Librarian/Liaison to the Dodd Research Center,
the Serials Cataloger is responsible for cataloging approximately 1,500
20th century university archive serial titles in print format, located at
the Dodd Research Center at the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus.
This is a temporary, full time position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cataloging  responsibilities

Provides original cataloging of university serials in print, including
yearbooks, annual reports, technical reports, various publications of
university departments and centers, course catalogs, bulletins,
newsletters, programs, press guides, etc. All original cataloging is
performed according to the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (2nd edition,
1998 revision) as interpreted by the Library of Congress, following CONSER
guidelines, and provided subject access using the LC Subject Headings.
Records are given full MARC21 tagging. When necessary, the Cataloger
upgrades incomplete records, adding subject headings and other data as
required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

·         ALA-accredited MLS and at least one year original serials
cataloging  experience in an academic or research library.

·         Knowledge of current trends in cataloging and automated library
operations.

·         Working knowledge of AACR2 2nd ed. rev., LCRIs, CONSER Editing
Guide, LCSH, MARC21 coding for serials.

·         Experience with online cataloging utilities such as OCLC and
RLIN.

·         Excellent analytical skills.

Desired

·         Knowledge of the Endeavor Voyager system.