Cataloging position (Baltimore, MD) (Jane Murray) Stephen Clark 14 Jun 1999 15:01 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 09:36:39 -0400 From: Jane Murray <jmurray@HSHSL.UMARYLAND.EDU> Subject: Cataloging position (Baltimore, MD) Dear colleagues, This position announcement is being cross-posted to several lists; please forgive any duplication. The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Health Sciences and Human Services Library invites applications for an Associate Librarian I position. Position: Job No. JD00994 Associate Librarian I (Electronic/Continuations Cataloger) Full-time Librarian (non-tenure track) Reports to: Head of Cataloging Responsibilities: Provides high-quality cataloging of electronic resources, as well as serials and monographic continuations, to facilitate public access to the Library's collection and information resources. Responsibilities will include the creation of original or adaptation of existing catalog records for materials issued in continuing formats, including computer files and Internet-accessible resources; development and maintenance of quality control procedures for cataloging and processing of materials; assistance in the development of automated bibliographic databases; and other special projects and related duties. Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school required; previous experience cataloging serials, electronic resources, or non-book formats preferred. Good written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills and an aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail. Familiarity with currant trends in cataloging, especially those related to serials and electronic information, is highly desirable, as is knowledge of the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (2nd ed., 1998 revision), of MARC21 (formerly USMARC) bibliographic, authority, and holdings formats, of Library of Congress and National Library of Medicine policies and procedures, and of Library of Congress classification schedules and practices. Knowledge of the use, interpretation, and application of LC Subject Headings (LCSH) and/or Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), and experience with OCLC or other bibliographic utility also highly desired. About the University of Maryland, Baltimore: The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the campus for the professions and is comprised of 23.7 acres with 45 buildings in the heart of Baltimore City. The UM,B complex includes six professional schools (Dental, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work), as well as an interprofessional graduate school. UM,B has approximately 4,800 employees and 6,000 students. About the Health Sciences and Human Services Library: Established in 1813, the HS/HSL currently has approximately 2,400 current periodical subscriptions and over 338,000 volumes. The Health Sciences and Human Services Library, a recognized leader in state-of-the-art information technology, is also the regional medical library for 10 southeastern states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM). The HS/HSL moved in 1998 into a beautiful and sophisticated, multi-functional and comprehensive library/information services facility. Visit us on the Web at: http://www.ab.umd.edu/hsl/ Starting salary range: $27,274-$33,288 Original posting date: 6/14/99 Closing date: Open until filled To apply: Send resume and letter of application, including names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, to: JD000994 University of Maryland, Baltimore Office of Human Resource Services 737 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201 For other information, call the UM,B 24 hour jobline at (410) 706- 5JOB, or visit the Office of Human Resource Services employment opportunities page at: http://www.umaryland.edu/hs AA/EOE/ADA ****************************** Jane Murray Head, Catalog Dept. Health Sciences and Human Services Library University of Maryland 601 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-7975 (voice) 410-706-8860 (fax) jmurray@hshsl.umaryland.edu