3 positions, Eastern Washington University Carolynne Myall 04 Dec 1995 19:21 UTC

I am posting this announcement to Autocat and Serialst.  Please pardon any
duplication.--C. Myall, EWU University Libraries.

THREE POSITIONS:
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

PRINCIPAL CATALOG LIBRARIAN--AVAILABLE JULY 1, 1996.
RESPONSIBILITIES:  Coordinates cataloging and authority control activities,
and performs original cataloging, classification and authority work for
materials in all formats.  Serves as a resource for staff working with copy
cataloging, and supervises participation in the OCLC Enhance and  TOC
programs.  Coordinates cataloging standards and practices with other
academic institutions in an online union catalog environment.  Reports to
the Head of Collection Services Division.  Participates in training and
evaluating staff in technical services unit with 11 full-time employees.
Coordinates cataloging activities with those of other library units in order
to provide timely and effective access to library materials and information.
 Contributes to Division management and policy formulation.
QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:  Three to seven years of professional cataloging
experience with AACR2, MARC, LCSH, and LCCS; familiarity with a major
bibliographic utility, integrated local library systems, and technical
services workflows; reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
Desired:  Second master's degree; successful supervisory experience;
experience with OCLC; knowledge of acquisitions, serials control, and
cataloging modules of Innovative Interfaces library system.

SERIALS/GPO RECORDS LIBRARIAN--AVAILABLE APPROX. SEPT. 1, 1996.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, directs, documents, and monitors acquisition,
control, and cataloging of serials in all physical formats, and physical
processing and binding of all library materials.  Serves as SuDocs liaison.
Oversees maintenance of bibliographic, holdings, control and retention
records for U.S. government publications.  Performs original cataloging,
classification, and authority work for serials and for U.S. government
publications.  Reports to the Head of Collection Services Division.
Participates in training and evaluation of staff in a technical services
unit of 11 full-time employees; coordinates serials and GPO record
activities with activities of other library units, in order to provide
timely and effective access to serials and government publications.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Three to five years of professional serials
cataloging and/or acquisitions experience; coursework and/or experience with
government publications; knowledge of AACR2, MARC, LCSH, LCCS, SuDocs
classification and depository requirements; familiarity with a major
bibliographic utility, integrated local library systems, and serials
vendors.  Desired: Second master's degree; reading knowledge of one or more
foreign languages; successful supervisory experience; experience with OCLC;
knowledge of acquisitions, serials control, and cataloging modules of
Innovative Interfaces library system.

REFERENCE/GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN--AVAILABLE JULY 1, 1996.
RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provides reference service as well as student and faculty
instruction in the use of information resources, with special responsibility
for federal information resources.  Develops and conducts training sessions
for library reference personnel in the use of print/non-print government
sources, and creates point-of-use guides.  Participates in the library
liaison program, collection development/profiling, and evaluation of
services.  Reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:  Three to five years of professional library
experience; demonstrated knowledge of government sources; knowledge of
general reference sources and services; experience with CD-ROM applications,
Internet tools, and PC applications; demonstrated instruction skills and
knowledge of current developments in public services.    Desired:  Second
master's degree.

SALARY /APPOINTMENT: All are ten-month, tenure-track appointments at the
Assistant Librarian level with salary from $35,000/annually, depending on
degrees and experience.  TIAA/CREF retirement program; comprehensive medical
insurance; 20 days vacation and established holidays; generous sick leave;
assistance with moving expenses; support for professional development; no
state or local income taxes. The successful candidates will participate in
collection development and library instruction, as assigned,  in addition to
primary duties, and  in the governance structure of the Libraries' faculty.
The successful candidates must hold ALA/MLS; have a minimum of three-years'
professional experience in an academic or research library by July 1, 1996;
show evidence of ability to work both independently and as a member of a
team; demonstrate effective written and oral communication, training,
planning and problem-solving skills; demonstrate the ability to meet
requirements for faculty promotion and tenure; and provide proof of
eligibility to work in the United States pursuant to the U.S. Immigration Laws.

APPLICATIONS:  Review of applications begins Jan. 15, 1996, and will
continue until filled.   Submit application, curriculum vitae, and the
names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: V. Louise Saylor,
Chair, Search Committee, EWU Libraries, MS-84, 816 F St., Cheney, WA
99004-2423.

The Libraries have total holdings of approximately 2 million volumes, with
4600 current subscriptions, and an FDLP selective depository at  65%, in a
dynamic mix of print, microform, and electronic formats.  The Libraries
support the University's mission to provide excellent education to
undergraduate, graduate, and professional  students in a comprehensive
university.   Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the
diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings and
to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution.  We
are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from
members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged.