Job Announcement: Serials and Electronic Resources Cataloger (Marie Bednar) ERCELAA@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu 15 Mar 1999 17:43 UTC
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 10:55:53 -0500 From: Marie Bednar <mlb@PSULIAS.PSU.EDU> Subject: JOB POSTING-SERIALS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES CATALOGER SERIALS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES CATALOGING LIBRARIAN PENN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES seeks an energetic and creative Serials and Electronic Resources Cataloger. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: performs original cataloging of serials and electronic resources; works closely with, serves as the resource person, and provides training for the Serials Cataloging Team; keeps abreast of current trends related to cataloging of serials and electronic resources; provides leadership in the establishment and continuing review of cataloging policies for serials and electronic resources. Duties include developing collections in a selected discipline or language, as appropriate. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum three years of recent post-MLS serials cataloging experience in an academic or research library; strong knowledge of CONSER, AACR2rev, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH, and USMARC formats; experience with an automated cataloging environment and a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC or RLIN; experience with and strong interest in electronic resources cataloging; working knowledge of one European language; proven analytical and problem-solving skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with NACO, knowledge of current information technologies, and training experience. Evidence of potential for promotion and tenure will be considered. SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a tenure track faculty position. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefits include liberal vacation; excellent insurances; State or TIAA/CREF retirement options; and educational privilege. ENVIRONMENT: Penn State University Libraries is a member of ARL, OCLC, RLG, CRL, and the Digital Library Federation. Penn State is a member of the CIC (Big Ten) consortium. Collections exceed four million volumes. Cataloging Services includes four format-based teams which provide access to materials for the main campus at University Park and 23 campuses throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Cataloging Services will be located in the new Paterno Library at the University Park Campus. For more information see Web site at http://www.libraries.psu.edu. TO APPLY send letter of application, current resume and names of three references to: Nancy Slaybaugh, Manager, Libraries Human Resources, Box -EM, E511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802. Review of applications will begin on April 30, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. ************************************************** * Marie Bednar * Cataloging Coordinator & Slavic Selector * Penn State University Libraries * University Park, PA 16802 * 814-865-1755; 814-863-7293 (fax) * E-mail: mlb@psulias.psu.edu **************************************************