Vacancy announcement: Cataloging librarian, Humboldt State Univ. Dee Dee Washburn 19 Dec 1996 20:01 UTC
An abbreviated form of the announcement was recently posted. STARTING OCTOBER 1, 1997 FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK POSITION HEAD, CATALOGING UNIT AND DATABASE PROJECTS COORDINATOR ACCESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT A full-time, tenure-track position in the Humboldt State University Library. The Position: The University Library seeks an experienced librarian to head its Cataloging Unit and coordinate the development of database projects. The cataloging Unit consists of the unit head, three FTE support staff, plus intermittent hourly and student assistant positions. The unit is one of six within the Access Services Department which also includes Acquisitions, Circulation, Collection Maintenance, Periodicals, and Systems. Unit functions center around the use of the Geac ADVANCE integrated online library system and the OCLC bibliographic utility. The Cataloging Unit is responsible for processing HSU Library information resources in all formats, both physical and electronic. The unit presently processes approximately 8,600 volumes for the collection each year. Unit activities encompass original and copy cataloging, authority control, online catalog maintenance, end processing, and mendery/bindery. Specific duties of this position include oversight of all Cataloging Unit operations, personnel management, hands-on original cataloging, and policy development and implementation. The unit head will work with faculty members and staff to design and coordinate the development of auxiliary local information databases using Library systems resources. The head of Cataloging represents the unit in other Library forums. Following an appropriate introductory period in the Cataloging Unit, the incumbent will be assigned a limited number of regularly scheduled hours on the Library Information Desk. Position reports to the chair of the Access Services Department. Professional Qualifications: Minimum: MLS from an ALA-accredited program, with at least three years of increasingly responsible professional experience directly related to the responsibilities of this position; previous supervisory/managerial experience; original cataloging experience; working knowledge of OCLC; cataloging experience on an integrated online library system; familiarity with current trends in the use of technology in libraries and higher education; excellent written and verbal communication skills; commitment to a participatory team management style. Preferred: related professional experience in an academic library environment; cataloging experience working with images, Internet resources, and/or other electronic resources; experience with vendor outsourcing for cataloging activities; experience with a government documents retrospective conversion project. Starting Salary Now in Effect: Appointment will be at the Senior Assistant Librarian level. Rank and salary are dependent upon the appointee's qualifications and experience ($38,892-$55,164). Benefits include an optional 10-month year, 24 days annual vacation, 10-14 legal holidays, sick leave, and competitive retirement and health Librarians are members of the general faculty with rank and are expected to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. University and Library: Humboldt State University, the northernmost member of the 23-campus California State University system, is a largely residential institution of approximately 7,250 FTES, with a number of master's degree programs in addition to the predominantly undergraduate curriculum. Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and Affirmative Action and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the State. The campus is situated near Humboldt Bay, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the California redwoods, and the rugged mountains of California's North Coast. The Library/Media Services occupies a centrally located modern building and has a collection of approximately 479,000 volumes, along with a large depository government documents collection. There are at present 11 FTE librarians and 32 support staff. Application: For full consideration qualified candidates must submit a letter of application (referencing Job #97/98-07), resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references by March 1, 1997 to: Chair, Library Faculty Personnel Committee c/o University Librarian Humboldt State University Library One Harpst Street Arcata, CA 95521-8299 Phone: (707)826-3441 FAX: (707)826-3440 Applications from and nominations of qualified women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.