Position Announcement, Clemson (Joyce Peebles) Ann Ercelawn 20 Jul 2004 15:34 UTC
Clemson University Libraries. Cataloging Unit Head. Oversees operation of Cataloging Unit; has overall responsibility for cataloging all materials for the University Library System, including outsourcing, database maintenance, government document processing, and organization and operation of Remote Storage Facility. Administers 3 library faculty, 15 classified staff, and students. Provides training, prepares reports, participates in Libraries Administrative Council. This is a tenure-track faculty position. Reports to Dean of Libraries. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum five years of increasingly responsible, recent, relevant experience in an academic research library, including cataloging in a variety of formats; thorough knowledge of AACR2, USMARC, LCC, LCSH, and LCRI; knowledge of digital format cataloging standards; extensive experience using an integrated library system and a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC; significant knowledge of current standards, trends, and emerging technologies in cataloging and bibliographic control; at least 2 years experience supervising library technical services staff; and evidence of the following abilities: to provide strong leadership and management, to interact positively and productively in a collegial academic environment, to make use of excellent oral and written communication skills, to provide training to staff members, and to work collaboratively with individuals and groups in a continuously changing environment. Preferred: Experience with system migration; experience working with consortia; knowledge of metadata standards; experience cataloging foreign language materials. Salary range: $45,000 minimum. Negotiable, depending upon qualifications. For more information and a complete job description see http://www.lib.clemson.edu/libjobs/faculty/headcat04.htm. Application: Submit a letter addressing the qualifications listed above, detailed resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references who may be contacted to: Joyce Peebles, Human Resources Manager, RM Cooper Library, Box 343001, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-3001. Phone 864-656-0814; Fax 864-656-0758. This information may be submitted electronically as attachments in Word, PDF or RTF format to peebles@clemson.edu. Only applications postmarked by September 10, 2004 will be guaranteed a full review. Clemson University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Joyce W. Peebles University Libraries Human Resources Manager (864)656-0814 (Office) (864)650-2840 (Cell) Peebles@clemson.edu