Position Announcement: U. Texas, Dallas, Head of Cataloging SERIALST Moderator 12 Sep 2006 18:13 UTC
--- Forwarded message --- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:49:56 -0500 From: "Venetis, Mary J" <mxv062000@utdallas.edu> Subject: Job posting at The University of Texas at Dallas Head of Cataloging Position Announcement Head of Cataloging Services (Senior Librarian) The University of Texas at Dallas, Eugene McDermott Library THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Texas at Dallas is a doctoral-level, state supported component of The University of Texas System located in suburban Richardson, with an enrollment of over 14,000 students and 300 faculty members. Nationally recognized for its programs in the sciences and electrical/electronic engineering, management science, and brain and behavioral sciences, the University also provides imaginative interdisciplinary programs in the social sciences and the humanities. THE LIBRARY: The Libraries of the University of Texas at Dallas consist of over 1,000,000 printed volumes, 37,000 periodical subscriptions in paper or electronic format, 350,000 electronic books, 200 databases, and nearly 2 million microform units. The Libraries employ over 80 people, including twenty five professionals. McDermott Library is an active participant in Amigos Library Services, TexShare, and the UT System Digital Library program. In addition, McDermott Library is a federal and Texas state government documents depository. For more information about the University and its libraries, visit: http://www.utdallas.edu/library. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Library seeks a creative, future-oriented individual, who is experienced in managing the workflow of a monographic print cataloging unit in a dynamically changing academic library. The Manager sets priorities, allocates resources, and develops plans, policies, and practices within the Unit and supervises 4 employees, including 2 professional librarians, 1 copy cataloger, and 1 library assistant. This individual reports to the Associate Director for Technical Services and works closely with the Head of Electronic Resources and the Head of Materials Acquisition to enhance the access and use of all library resources. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of current cataloging standards, practices and formats. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA accredited institution. Five years cataloging experience in an academic library with increasing supervisory experience. Mastery of cataloging rules, standards and practices. Qualified applicants must be skilled in training employees in OCLC, MARC, LCSH, and LC classification. Experience in manipulating and bulk loading vendor supplied bibliographic records. Commitment to enhancing services through teamwork and responsiveness to all library customers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A record of professional contribution in library science. Preferred: Experience using Endeavor's Voyager cataloging module, working knowledge of one foreign language. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience for a 12-month administrative/professional appointment. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, participation in a variety of optional retirement programs, and holiday, vacation, and sick leave. The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates must apply online at https://www.utdallasjobs.com <https://www.utdallasjobs.com/> . Please attach a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references. Indication of sex and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application, but not required. The University of Texas at Dallas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty. Mary Jo Venetis Associate Library Director for Technical Services McDermott Library, The University of Texas at Dallas PO Box 830643, MC33 Richardson, TX 75083-0643 Email: maryjo.venetis@utdallas.edu