Vacancy Announcement--Slavic/Media Cataloger, Stanford Univ. Willy Cromwell-Kessler 22 Aug 1996 03:38 UTC
The vacancy announcement below has been cross posted to various other lists. Please accept my apologies if you receive multiple copies. TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE Slavic Language Materials Cataloger Electronic Media Cataloger STANFORD UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES STANFORD, CALIFONIA The Stanford Univeristy libraries wishes to hire 2 FTE catalogers at the Assistant/Associate Librarian rank who will assume responsibility for widely-configured cataloging duties in a dynamic environment. The Libraries are located on the Campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California, near San Francisco. Approximately 80,000 items are acquired and processed by the Libraries each year, 12,000 of which require creation of original catalog records. The Libraries have just implemented the SIRSI Unicorn library system. Stanford is a full NACO participant, and catalogers are preparing to participate in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging's BIBCO program. The two positions will respectively emphasize Slavic language cataloging and electronic media cataloging although other cataloging duties may be involved in each. Allocation of assignments within each particular area of emphasis may change in response to changing priorities. General duties for each position are as follows: 1. The Slavic cataloger will be responsible for original cataloging, including creation of NACO authority records for: 1) Slavic language serials, monographs, and audio-visual materials; 2) Non-Slavic language serials and monographs as assigned, such assignment being contingent upon language background and skills. Additionally, this cataloger may help train and support other staff processing Slavic language serials, monographic, computer file and audio-visual materials, act as internal and external standards liaison for Slavic language cataloging, and supervise special cataloging projects as needed. 2. The Electronic Media Cataloger will be responsible for original cataloging, including creation of NACO authority records, in English and other Western European languages for: 1. Remote and locally networked serial and monographic electronic resources (including the creation of MARC records and TEI conformant SGML headers); 2. Other computer files; 3. Audio-visual material; 4. Other serials and monographs as assigned, such assignment being contingent upon language background and skills. Additionally this cataloger may help train and suport other staff processing materials in any of the areas above, act as internal and external standards liaison for electronic media cataloging, and supervise special projects as needed. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Familiarity with current general cataloging standards, especially AACR2 rev., LCSH subject and classification practice, Library of Congress Rule Intepreptations and the USMARC formats, is desirable (demonstrated experience is required at the Associate Librarian rank). 2. Familiarity with Sirsi Unicorn or other integrated library system is desirable. 3. Good working knowledge of one European language other than English is required; preference will be given to candidates with German language fluency (except in the case of applicants for the Slavic cataloging position). 4. Subject background in a social science area is desirable. 5. Experience with cataloging in a research library environment is desirable. 6. Applicants for the Slavic position must be fluent in Russian; knowledge of at least one other Slavic language is desirable; preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of Polish. 7. Some familiarity with emerging electronic materials cataloging issues and standards, especially SGML, is desirable for applicants for the electronic media cataloging position (required at the Associate Librarian level). 8. Ability to work independently in a production oriented environment is required. 9. Ability to adapt flexibly to a changing environment is required. 10. An MLS from ALA accredited Library School or equivalent in education and experience is required. Salary: The rank and salary will be determined by experience. Assistant Librarian salary range: $34,200 - $53,500 (in hire max $43,500) Associate Librarian salary range: $37,900 - $60,000 (in hire max $48,200) Benefits: Librarians at Stanford University are Academic Staff. The University has an excellent retirement system and has a variety of group health, dental, and life incurance plans. It also provides generous vacation and sick leave. TO APPLY send application letter, resume and names of three references to: Willy Cromwell-Kessler Cataloging Services Stanford University Libraries Stanford, California 94305-6004 Indicate the position for which you wish to apply. Preference will be given to applications received by Sept. 30, 1996. Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities.