Position announcement - Cataloging, Univ. or North Carolina, Wilmington Arlene Hanerfeld 11 Jan 2000 14:59 UTC

SENIOR CATALOG LIBRARIAN
(SEARCH RE-OPENED)

Randall Library, UNCW.  The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is
a member institution of the University of North Carolina, and is
nationally recognized for its marine sciences teaching and research
programs, and for its strengths in arts and sciences, business, education,
and nursing.  The University is situated on a beautiful arboretum campus
located in an historic port city within five miles of the Atlantic Ocean.
The University currently enrolls nearly 10,000 students.

SENIOR CATALOG LIBRARIAN: (Pos #6561) Randall Library is seeking an
experienced catalog librarian with the ability to catalog in all formats,
with an emphasis on electronic resources and serials.  This individual
also coordinates and supervises the cataloging activities of three (3)
full time support staff, and is instrumental in maintaining and improving
the efficiency of a unit that processes approximately 18,000 volumes a
year. Also assists in staffing the Reference Desk four to six (4-6) hours
per week, including weekend rotation.  The position is in the Technical
Services Unit and reports to the Associate University Librarian for
Technical & Collection Services.

REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited Master's degree in Library & Information
Science and at least three (3) years professional cataloging experience
including non-book cataloging and at least one (1) year supervisory
experience required.  Requires excellent interpersonal/supervisory skills
and the ability to work collegially with a total library staff of
forty-one (41) to develop and provide outstanding library services.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills are
required to work in a highly automated, rapidly changing environment.
Experience required working with computing systems, an integrated library
system, and a bibliographic utility, preferably INNOPAC and OCLC.
Required thorough knowledge of AACR2, LC Subject Headings and
Classification, USMARC, and a commitment to adhering to national
cataloging rules and standards.  Ability to serve at the reference desk
and assist patrons in an academic library setting required.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary $34,000 - $37,500 or commensurate with labor
market.  Twelve month contract with faculty status (non-tenure track.)
Generous benefits package.  TO APPLY FOR POSITION: Send letter and resume,
including names of three references, to Beth Roberts, Secretary for Search
Committee for Senior Catalog Librarian, Randall Library at UNCW, 601 South
College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-3297.  Review of applications will
begin February 14, 2000.  UNCW is an affirmative action - equal
opportunity employer.  Minorities and females are particularly encouraged
to apply.

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Arlene Hanerfeld, Associate University Librarian for Technical & Collection
Services
Randall Library, UNC Wilmington
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403-3297
hanerfelda@uncwil.edu
910 962-3691 (voice); 910 962-3078(fax)