Job Announcement, Nebraska Newspaper Project Katherine L. Walter 22 Aug 1997 19:16 UTC
Date: 1 September 1997 Position: Nebraska Newspaper Project Librarian, Assistant Professor, non-tenure leading. Grant funded to June 30, 1999. Reports to: Chair, Serials Dept. Duties: Participate in the Nebraska Newspaper Project by publicizing the Project in communities throughout Nebraska. Involves making public presentations regarding the project, building strong working relationships with institutions holding newspapers in the state, negotiating with institutions to borrow newspapers for microfilming, gathering bibliographic information and conducting inventories as needed, cataloging, and union listing. Perform original cataloging and complex copy cataloging for newspapers, primarily in microformats, as needed. Contribute authority control headings to NACO as needed. Work with staff to develop wording for special microfilming targets. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: ** Required**: ALA-accredited MLS. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to build positive, productive working relationships with others. Must be able to work flexibly and creatively in a rapidly changing environment, to readily accept new challenges, and to be open to new ideas. Must be able to drive, have a valid driver's license, and to travel. Demonstrated knowledge of Library of Congress classification and subject headings, and of AACR2R. Familiarity with USMARC using OCLC or a similar bibliographic utility. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. **Preferred**: Experience in speaking before groups. Professional and/or pre-professional cataloging experience; experience cataloging with INNOPAC or another integrated library system. Be familiar with the Internet and PC software packages. Good working knowledge of German, Czech, Swedish, or Danish. Salary: $28,500 for a 12-month contract. Starting Date: November 1, 1997. Appointment date negotiable. Deadline Date: October 15, 1997. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered. Applications: Applicants should submit a letter of application and current resume that explicitly address how their education, relevant experience, and other relevant qualifications meet the duties of and qualifications for this vacancy. The applicant should also submit the names, current addresses, and current telephone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this vacancy to: Larry Kahle, Associate Dean of Libraries 141 Love Library University of Nebraska-Lincoln PO Box 880410 Lincoln NE 68588-0410 The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accomodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Larry Kahle at (402) 472-2526 for assistance. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. AA/EEO details may be secured by contacting 127 Administration Building, PO Box 880437, UNL, Lincoln NE 68588-0437, or by telephoning (402) 472-3417. Employment eligibility verification is required for all new hires pursuant to the Immigration and Control Act of 1986.