Notice of vacancy, Purdue University Libraries Janet Addison 10 Jan 1997 15:34 UTC
PURDUE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES NOTICE OF VACANCY CATALOG LIBRARIAN Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; two years of professional cataloging experience in an academic or research library, including original and copy cataloging and catalog maintenance; reading knowledge of one or more modern foreign languages. Desired qualifications: Ability to work effectively in a changing organization and to provide leadership in the trans- ition to a networked environment. Familiarity with the role of the cataloger's workstation in technical services operations. Good communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organization skills. Strong service orientation. Experience in training staff. Working knowledge of AACR cataloging rules, LC rule interpretations, LC subject headings, authority practices, MARC formats, and CONSER standards. Demonstrated experience with one of the national bibliographic utilities (OCLC preferred) and a local integrated system. Familiarity with Dewey Decimal Classification. Familiarity with ANSI/NISO serials holdings standards and USNP newspaper cataloging standards. Reading knowledge of Western European languages and/or Russian. Responsibilities: Contributes to planning and process improvement for the department and functions in a leadership role during the planning and implementation of the Libraries' new integrated online system. Serves as a resource person for clerical copy catalogers and database maintenance staff in matters relating to cataloging and authorities. Responsible for original and complex copy cataloging of monographs and serials in all subject areas and formats, including electronic resources; bibliographic problem resolution; and authority control. Serves as a resource person to all library faculty, administrative/professional and clerical staff in matters relating to cataloging and database maintenance policies and procedures. Participates in the development of cataloging policies and procedures. Participates in library committees, teams, and task forces as required. Reports to the Head of Technical Services. Salary: $25,000.00 and up depending upon qualifications Status and benefits: Exempt professional. Appointment on a fiscal year basis, with annual vacation of 22 working days. Flexible benefit programs with open enrollments annually. Group life, medical and disability insurance programs are in effect as are TIAA-CREF and Social Security coverage. Libraries: The Technical Services Department is a centralized operation serving the Purdue University Libraries, which currently uses the NOTIS integrated library management system and is a member of OCLC. The department staff includes 4 professional librarians, 1 administrative/professional and 25 clerical staff members. The Purdue University Libraries system, which includes the Undergraduate Library and 14 school and departmental libraries, has holdings of over 2,000,000 volumes. Staff totals more than 200, including 60 faculty and professionals. Purdue University is located approximately 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis, Indiana and 110 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois. The greater Lafayette area of over 150,000 provides a diversity of cultural and social activities. Application process: Please send a statement of interest, resume and the names of three references to: Thomas L. Haworth, Personnel Officer, Purdue University Libraries, 1530 Stewart Center - Room 265, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1530. Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 24, 1997 and continue until the position is filled. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer