Position Announcements (Mississippi Library Commission) Marcia Tuttle 19 Jul 1995 18:07 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:02:50 -0500 From: Sara Tubb <mlcref@MLC.LIB.MS.US> Subject: Position Announcements This message is being cross-posted to several lists. The Mississippi Library Commission, a state library, is seeking to fill the following positions: Librarian IV/Cataloging Services Coordinator: Supervise a staff of three, coordinate cataloging of new purchases for agency with a $350,000 + annual materials budget using OCLC; supervise professional and paraprofessional staff; maintain the integrity of the library's Dynix databases and the MS Union Catalog currently on CD-ROM; remain current on cataloging and classification rules and procedures; compile statistical reports; and provide consultation services to Mississippi libraries in cataloging activities. ALA/MLS and three years experience as a professional librarian, at least one year of which shall be in MARC (Machine Readable Catalog) format on a major cataloging network, such as Online Computer Library Center (OCLC.) Starting Salary Range: $26.089 -$28,823 annually depending upon experience. Position Salary Range: $26,089-$39,071. --------------- Librarian II/Talking Book and Braille Services Librarian: Serves as assistant coordinator and supervises two Readers' Advisors. Responsible for Patron Services to approximately 3,000 blind and physically disabled patrons. ALA/MLA, supervisory skills are required. Starting Salary Range: $21,372 - $23,606 annually. Position Salary Range: $21,372 - $32,017 annually. ---------- PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR: Writes press releases, position papers, presentations, and other materials; supervises one public information officer and two printers; coordinates production of all agency publications; guides activities of Friends of MS Libraries; reviews state legislative bills and deadlines affecting agency and state libraries. Qualifications required: Masters degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising or Radio and Television Communications and five years of work experience; OR Bachelor's degree in above majors and six years of work experience; OR High school diploma or GED and ten years of related experience, 4 years of which must be directly related. Experience in graphics layout and design is desirable. Starting Salary Range: $28,677 - $31,683 annually. Position Salary Range: $28,677 - $42,953 annually. Request a state application from: Ms. Cheryl G. Mott, Human Resources Director P. O. Box 10700 Jackson, MS 39289-0700. EEO. (601) 359-1036, TT/Voice (601) 354-6411. ******************************************************************** * INFORMATION SERVICES E-MAIL: mlcref@mlc.lib.ms.us * * MISSISSIPPI LIBRARY COMMISSION PHONE: (601) 359-1036 * * P.O. BOX 10700 FAX: (601) 354-4181 * * 1221 ELLIS AVENUE TT: (601) 354-7081 * * JACKSON, MS 39289-0700 * * * * * SERVING THE INFORMATION GENERATION * * *********************************************************************