Job Posting: Southern Methodist University -- Nancy Rubenstein Stephen D. Clark 05 Oct 1999 11:24 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Job Posting: Southern Methodist University Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:47:39 -0600 From: Nancy Rubenstein <nrubenst@post.cis.smu.edu> CATALOGER (Librarian I or II) Center for Information Processing Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES: Provides copy and original cataloging and classification in all subject fields for bibliographic materials in a variety of formats and languages. Searches and verifies bibliographic data with materials in hand using a variety of programs, databases, and types of hardware. Works with Library Specialists to verify the accuracy of bibliographic, holdings, and authority records in the online catalog. Establishes and maintains authority files. Contributes to the development of divisional policies and procedures. Communicates with CUL units, as appropriate, when bibliographic problems or questions arise regarding materials. Detects and corrects errors on access points, locations, and filtering indicators and solves problems resulting from conversion or policy changes. Assists in preparing statistical and textual reports. Holds membership on the Bibliographic Control Team. Performs other duties as requested by the Director of Bibliographic Control or the Director of Financial Management in the Center for Information Processing. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: M.L.S. degree from an ALA accredited library school with courses in cataloging; broad educational background; cataloging proficiency in at least one foreign language; knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, Library of Congress classification schedules, and OCLC cataloging procedures. Also, organizational skills, with emphasis on accuracy, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work in a team environment, to follow established procedures, and to perform work requiring considerable attention to detail and accuracy. Candidate should have the capability of recognizing unusual or problematic situations which need to be brought to the attention of a supervisor; ability to work at a computer station for extended periods of time, flexibility to respond to changes in the work environment, ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written, and the ability to prioritize and meet appropriate deadlines and production quotas. DESIRED: Demonstrated experience in serials cataloging or organizing electronic and digital resources; experience with organizing networked resources; experience and knowledge of automation systems (Voyager); demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and work activities in a cooperative, collegial environment; record of innovation and successful implementation of change; record of professional service and/or research. NOTE: In addition to core management and service responsibilities, all CUL staff participate in teams which cross service boundaries. All staff must be prepared to adapt to flexible organizational patterns and changing work environments. Position duties and responsibilities will change as the libraries respond to new priorities and users' research needs. The libraries will adopt new directions and information technology as appropriate, update policies and procedures as necessary, and periodically reevaluate collections, access, services, operations and programs. Each librarian is expected to develop a progressively more substantive professional scholarly record. SALARY: $30,000 minimum, commensurate with experience. SMU offers a comprehensive benefits package. TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, and names of three references by October 29, 1999 to: Search Committee Job 050379 Southern Methodist University P.O. Box 750232 Dallas, TX 75275-0232