Job Available at Wake Forest University] (fwd) Marcia Tuttle 03 Dec 1999 16:16 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Applications are invited for the position listed below. New graduates are welcome to apply. WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY Serials Cataloger Search Reopened Wake Forest University is searching for a Serials Cataloger to join the staff of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library. This position is a member of the Technical Services Team and reports to the Head of Technical Services. Primary responsibilities of this position are: Performing original and complex copy cataloging of serials, periodicals, newspapers, monographic sets, standing orders, continuations, and archival materials; Processing added volumes for serials; Establishing local cataloging standards and procedures for serials; Participating in the formulation of cataloging policies; Advising staff of local and national cataloging policies and procedures; Assisting with quality control and problem solving; Serving as trainer and resource person for technical services staff; Assisting department head in managing workflow; Coordinating activities with other teams; Serving as a bibliographer in selected subject areas; Conducting computer training and orientation for students, staff and faculty. Required: MLS from an ALA accredited school; knowledge of AACR II, LCSH, LC classification, US MARC, OCLC, and authority control procedures; experience with automated integrated library systems; ability to function as a contributing team member in a production-oriented environment; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; flexibility in adapting to changing priorities; strong analytical, organizational, and computer skills. Experience cataloging serials and knowledge of a second language highly desired. This professional position carries excellent benefits including 22 days vacation, health care, choice of retirement systems, and tuition benefits. Salary placement is commensurate with experience and qualifications (minimum $30,000). The Z. Smith Reynolds Library enjoys strong support, with an operating budget of $5 million. Over one million volumes are housed in the automated library, which has recently migrated to Endeavor's Voyager system. The Library plays the lead role in the development and delivery of computer/information technology training on campus. Wake Forest University is a private, liberal arts consistently ranked among the nation's best schools and currently rated #3 by Yahoo in the list of most wired campuses. For more information visit our web site at http://www.wfu.edu. To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Director of the Library Z. Smith Reynolds Library Post Office Box #7777 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC 27109 Position is currently available. Closing date for applications is February 29, 2000. Wake Forest University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. -- Deborah N. Lambert <lamberdn@wfu.edu> Assistant Director for Administrative Services Z. Smith Reynolds Library Wake Forest University PO Box 7777 Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7777 Telephone (336) 758-4146 Fax (336) 758-3694