POSITION VACANCIES Marie Morgan 22 Sep 1993 17:04 UTC
THIS MESSAGE IS BEING CROSS-POSTED TO SEVERAL LISTS. CATALOGER VACANCIES--TULANE UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LA. For both positions: Twelve month academic appointment. Liberal benefits, including tuition waiver for self and undergraduate dependents. Send letter of application, resume, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 references to Melonie Hughes, Administrative Associate, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. Tulane University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. MONOGRAPHS ORIGINAL CATALOGER. Search reopened. Reports to the head of the Cataloging Department. Responsible for original and complex copy cataloging of print and nonprint materials with an emphasis on Latin American and Louisiana collections; uses OCLC and NOTIS systems; participates in Cataloging Department's policy making process; assists in training of staff as needed. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; reading knowledge of Spanish and one other modern European language with a strong preference for French; knowledge of AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, LC classification, and USMARC formats; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Preferred: Cataloging experience; working knowledge of a major bibliographic utility and an integrated local system, preferably NOTIS; demonstrated interest in Latin America. Rank and salary dependent on experience, minimum $25,000. Review of applications will begin November 1, 1993 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. SERIALS/THESES CATALOGER. Reports to the head of the Cataloging Department. Responsible for original and copy cataloging of serials in all subjects, languages, and formats, for original cataloging of Tulane University theses and dissertations, and for coordination of local series authority control activities; uses OCLC and NOTIS systems; participates in Cataloging Department's policy making process; supervises and trains staff as needed; serves as a resource person for serials cataloging; works closely with all personnel in the processing of serials. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; minimum of one year's recent experience in serials cataloging, including working knowledge of a major bibliographic utility or an integrated local system, preferably NOTIS; knowledge of AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, LC classification, and USMARC formats; reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages, with a strong preference for Spanish; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to plan procedures and workflow; ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Preferred: Monographs cataloging experience; supervisory and/or training experience. Appointment at Librarian II level, minimum $26,000. Review of applications will begin December 1, 1993 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.