Resource Description Librarian (Drake Univ) - JOB VACANCY (fwd) Marcia Tuttle 20 Nov 1999 00:58 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 13:44:32 -0600 From: Teri Koch <teri.koch@drake.edu> Subject: Resource Description Librarian (Drake Univ) - JOB VACANCY Please send any questions to the e-mail address listed at bottom of message, NOT the list! Coordinator, Resource Description and Materials Management Drake University, Cowles Library Cowles Library and Drake: The Cowles Library of Drake University is in the process of positioning itself for the delivery of library services in the 21st century. The library strategic plan calls for an ambitious development of library programs in five distinct areas, including: marketing services to Drake constituents; integration of information literacy into the new Drake Curriculum; balanced development of collections, with an increasing emphasis on electronica; development of WWW access tools; and, implementation of a new learning organizational model. The staff of nine librarians, and fourteen operational staff work in a highly interactive and collegial environment, with a strong focus on mission and service. Librarians at Drake hold faculty rank, and participate in campus governance. For more information about Drake University visit the web site: http://www.drake.edu/ Responsibilities: The library seeks an experienced professional to lead the operations of the cataloging and materials management functions. This individual will have a solid cataloging background in a variety of formats, and will be able to provide leadership in the application of emerging cataloging standards and trends, particularly regarding web based resources and other forms of electronica. This individual will also be responsible for coordinating the processing of materials in all formats and of their effective access. This individual will report to the Director, Operations and Systems and will serve on both the libraries management and operations councils, and will be a member of the Bibliographic Management Operations Group (Collection Development & Acquisitions and Resource Description & Materials Management). Will participate in selection activities along with librarians and teaching faculty. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; minimum of three years of professional experience in cataloging, including some experience with non-print materials; demonstrated knowledge of emerging cataloging standards and of their application in an academic library setting; working knowledge of current national cataloging standards (e.g., AACR2, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, LCSH, LC classification, USMARC formats); experience with a national bibliographic utility (prefer OCLC); and a local automated system (prefer DRA); demonstrated leadership qualities with ability to motivate and instruct; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated problem-solving skills; strong planning and project management skills; ability to work in an organization that is evolving, team-oriented, and focused on service enhancements and outcomes. Preferred: Teaching experience and subject advanced degree highly desirable; record of professional involvement and productivity. Compensation and Rank: Appointment salary will be competitive; salary and appointment rank commensurate with qualifications, experience, and record of professional accomplishment, pending final budget approval. Available: Applications received by February 1st, 2000 will receive priority review. Application Process: A full position description is available at http://www.drake.edu/lib/job.html Applicants are invited to submit a letter addressing position qualifications and experience, along with a complete vitae, and contact information for three references to: Rod Henshaw Dean, Cowles Library Drake University 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, Iowa, 50311 EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Teri Koch Chair, Search Committee teri.koch@drake.edu