Position Vacancy - College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Stephen D. Clark 23 Feb 1995 14:51 UTC
The College of William and Mary Earl Gregg Swem Library HEAD OF THE BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL DEPARTMENT The Earl Gregg Swem Library of the College of William and Mary is seeking a Head of the Bibliographic Control Department. This is a 12-month Professional Faculty position with a salary range of $32,000-$35,000. Benefits include 20 vacation days, generous sick leave, and a choice of health care and retirement plans. ENVIRONMENT: This position reports to the Assistant Dean of University Libraries for Automation and Bibliographic Control. There are two professionals and eight paraprofessionals in the department. The College of William and Mary is a state-supported institution. The library will be implementing a second generation automated library system during the summer of 1995. The building is fully networked and all staff have state-of-the-art equipment. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, directs, and coordinates the bibliographic control functions of the library, including creation of catalog records for materials acquired for the library's collections and its branch libraries, maintenance of bibliographic, authority, and inventory records in the William and Mary online union catalog, and preparation of materials for the stacks. Provides leadership in formulating and carrying out department and library-wide goals and objectives. Performs cataloging, especially original cataloging of more difficult items. Responsible for supervision, including hiring, training, and evaluating department staff. Prepares budget requests and reports, as required. Participates in the ongoing development and application of automated systems in support of the library�s mission. As appropriate, serves as liaison for an academic department or school with responsibilities for facilitating communication with faculty, orienting new faculty, providing collection development assistance, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent. Evidence of management and supervisory experience (in a cataloging unit or for a special project). Minimum of two years cataloging experience. Detailed knowledge of and experience with AACR2 and LC cataloging practices, LC classification and subject headings, MARC formats, OCLC, and automated library information systems. Demonstrated leadership, management, and human relations skills. Ability to articulate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Effective organizational skills. Ability to prioritize, solve problems creatively and constructively, cope with a changing environment, and be self-motivated. General knowledge of all operations in an academic library. Strong commitment to a service orientation for all clients (within and outside the library). Desirable: Working knowledge of at least one foreign language. Experience working with serials cataloging. Record of active involvement in local, regional, state and/or national library professional organizations. APPLYING: send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 current references to Search Committee, Box 8794, E. G. Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8794. Review of applications begins March 22, 1995, and will continue until the position is filled. The College of William and Mary is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action University. Members of underrepresented groups (including people of color, persons with disabilities, Vietnam veterans and women) are encouraged to apply.