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Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:40:11 -0400
From: Deb Fahrney <fahrnedl@JMU.EDU>
Subject: Electronic Resources/Serials Cataloger

Electronic Resources/Serials Cataloger (search reopened)
James Madison University

This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative
cataloging librarian to take on a leadership role in developing
integrated access to electronic resources.

The James Madison University Libraries are committed to staff
development, technology, and innovative delivery of services. The
Libraries' nationally recognized instruction program promotes
information literacy through both classroom and web-based instruction.
Librarians enjoy faculty status, and serve as active partners with
classroom faculty through a strong academic department liaison program.

Located in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley about 2 hours
southwest of Washington, James Madison University is a public,
comprehensive university offering high-quality, innovative programs in the
liberal arts and sciences, psychology, education, integrated sciences,
health and human services, and business to a student population of 15,000.
JMU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public
regional university in the South for seven straight years. The university
is also ranked by Yahoo Internet Life as one of "The Nation's 100 Most
Wired Universities." For additional information visit the library web site
at library.jmu.edu.

Responsibilities: Creates original catalog records and oversees database

maintenance for print journals and electronic journals, collections,
databases, indexes, monographs and other Internet resources. Develops
policies, procedures, and training information for cataloging of serials

and for organizing and representing Internet resources and electronic
journals in library databases and web pages. Supervises staff
responsible for serials copy cataloging. Collaborates with the library’s

web development team to apply database technologies and metadata
standards to the library’s web presence.  Serves on the departmental
management team.  Serves as a liaison to an academic department.

Required qualifications: Accredited MLS; excellent knowledge of serials
cataloging using AACR2r, LCSH, LCC, and USMARC; current awareness of
national trends and developments in cataloging, metadata standards, and
information retrieval; excellent communication, organizational, and
time-management skills; excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;

knowledge of markup languages, web design, and Internet search skills;
strong public service orientation; and an aptitude for complex,
analytical, and detailed work.

Desirable qualifications: previous supervisory experience and ability to

foster teamwork among all levels of staff preferred. Evidence of
innovation in application of cataloging skills to enhance public access.

12-month faculty appointment. Salary and rank commensurate with
qualifications and experience, minimum $37,000. Competitive compensation

package includes: 20 paid vacation days plus 11 holidays; excellent
retirement programs; Trigon (BC/BS) medical and dental programs;
flexible sick leave; tax-deferred annuities; life and disability
insurance; excellent training programs; excellent professional
development opportunities; and great recreational facilities.

Send letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for three

references to: Alma Hale-Cooper, Carrier Library, MSC 1703, James
Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.Review of applications will
begin October 27, 2000 and will
continue until the positions are filled.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative
Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from

minorities, women and persons with disabilities.