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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 13:52:18 -0600
From: Patricia Phillips <pphillip@UTEP.EDU>
Subject: Job posting
The University of Texas at El Paso seeks an experienced, innovative
cataloging librarian to coordinate the cataloging services team.
Responsibilities include planning and prioritizing cataloging activities;
copy and original cataloging of new acquisitions and retrospective materials
in all formats using OCLC and the local online catalog; cataloging of
foreign language materials, particularly in Spanish. Responsible for
collection development in social and behavioral sciences; serves as a
liaison to the faculty in these disciplines. Serves on library and
university committees as appointed or elected. All UTEP Librarians are
expected to demonstrate continued professional development and involvement
in professional activities.
REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS; three years professional experience and one
year supervisory experience; background in behavioral or social sciences;
thorough knowledge of AACR2, Library of Congress classification and subject
headings, and automated cataloging operations; excellent written and oral
communication skills. Preferred: additional subject masters degree in
social or behavioral science disciplines; Spanish language competency.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a commuter campus with over 16,000
students and 700 faculty. The modern, six-floor Library building houses a
collection of over 800,000 volumes. Staff consists of 23 professionals, 46
support staff and 90 student assistants. El Paso, located on the
U.S.-Mexican border, offers a unique bicultural environment, year-round
sunshine, mild winter climate and provides easy access to Mexico, New Mexico
and Arizona.
More information about the Library and the University may be found in the
Library's Web home page: www.utep.edu/~library.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $30,000 minimum; comprehensive benefits package,
choice of retirement plans and health care options. Texas has no state
income tax.
Applications: Send letter of application, resume and names, addresses and
phone numbers of three current references to:
Lydia Limas, Administrative Assistant
University of Texas at El Paso Library
500 W University Avenue
El Paso, TX 79968-0582
TEL: 915-747-5683 FAX: 915-747-5345
Review of applications will begin August 15, 1996 and continue until
position is filled.
The University of Texas at El Paso does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment
or provision of services.
Dr. Patricia A. Phillips
Associate University Librarian for Technical Services
Library
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX 79968-0582
PHONE: (915)747-6710
FAX: (915)747-5327
INTERNET:pphillip@utep.edu