Position available (Eastern Washington University) Marcia Tuttle 11 Oct 1996 15:31 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 08:23:22 -0800 From: Carolynne Myall <cmyall@EWU.EDU> Subject: Position available We are posting this annoucement to Autocat and Serialst. Please pardon any duplication in your mail box. Carolynne Myall, Head, Collection Services, University Libraries, Eastern Washington University. **************************************************** BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL LIBRARIAN RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, coordinate, document, and evaluate bibliographic control functions, including cataloging, classification, and authority maintenance. Oversee participation in OCLC Enhance and TOC programs. Review and resolve reports produced by local system and authority vendor. With representatives of other member institutions, determine standards and practices for bibliographic control in local-system consortium. Participate in structuring library Web site, and provide leadership in bringing principles of bibliographic control to the organization of new information environments. Train and serve as resource for staff working with copy and original cataloging in all formats; participate in performance evaluation of staff. Contribute to Division management and policy formulation, to promote timely and effective access to library materials and information for library users. In addition to primary duties, participate in selection of materials, collection management, and library instruction, as assigned, and in the governance structure of the Libraries' faculty. Contribute to librarianship through research, presentation of papers, publication, professional activities, etc. REPORT TO: Head of Collection Services. Collection Services includes Technical Services Unit (3 librarians, 7 classified and 1 administrative staff) and Circulation Unit. QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION: Required: ALA/MLS; minimum of three years' and maximum of seven years' professional experience in an academic or research library, primarily in cataloging and bibliographic control activities; 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; demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of team; demonstrated effective written and oral communication, training, planning, and problem-solving skills. Must demonstrate ability to meet requirements for faculty promotion and tenure; and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States pursuant to U.S. Immigration Laws. Desired: Second master's degree; experience with OCLC; knowledge of technical services modules of Innovative Interfaces library system. SALARY/APPOINTMENT: Ten-month, tenure-track appointment 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. APPLICATIONS: Review of applications begins December 1, 1996, and will continue until filled. Submit application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Jay Rea, Chair, Search Committee, EWU Libraries, MS-84, 816 F St., Cheney, WA 99004-2423. EWU 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 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 especially encouraged.