Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 11:20:04 -0700
From: Laine Stambaugh <LASTAMBA@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU>
Subject: Job Posting

The University of Oregon announces the following vacancy:
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SERIALS CATALOG LIBRARIAN (U.S. NEWSPAPER PROJECT)
(temporary, grant-funded, full-time)

RANK:
Assistant Professor (faculty status; 2 year contract with possibility of
renewal for third year).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Early career position.  Under the general supervision of the Head, Serials
Department, acts as newspaper cataloging team leader, working with newspaper
copy cataloger and inventory technician.  Performs original serials
cataloging and difficult copy cataloging, and name authority work for
newspapers in any format and in all Roman-alphabet languages.  Prepares
local holdings information for input into the UO database and OCLC union
list module (for ORULS and USNP union lists).  Assists in training other
newspaper cataloging team members, including writing routines and
procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree; demonstrated interest in principles and
processes of bibliographic control, and the application of technology to
them; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work
effectively with all levels of staff.  Preferred: experience in newspaper or
serials cataloging and/or serials receiving; reading knowledge of a Western
European language.

SALARY:
$25,000 minimum.  Appointment beyond the minimum is dependent on
qualifications and experience.  Benefits include choice of medical plans
(Blue Cross/Blue Shield or HMO options), state or TIAA/CREF retirement
plans, 22 vacation days, and low staff tuition rates for continuing=
 education.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications received by 5:00 p.m., July 10, 1996, will receive priority
consideration.

TO APPLY:
Send cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, & phone nos. of four
references to:

                        Ms. Laine Stambaugh
                        Personnel Librarian
                        1299 University of Oregon Library
                        Eugene, OR 97403-1299
                        (541)  346-1895; FAX: (541) 346-3485

The University of Oregon Library is an ARL library with current holdings of
approximately two million volumes and over 18,000 serials subscriptions.
The Library uses Innopac and is a member of OCLC, NACO, and SACO, as well as
a statewide union catalog.  The Knight Library (main library) has recently
undergone a building expansion and renovation.  For more information about
the University and the Library, our homepage may be consulted at the
following URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/uo/
libhome.html.

The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employment, ADA-compliant institution strongly committed to cultural
diversity.  In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986 will be required to show
proof of their identity and right to work in the United States.