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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:40:00 -0500
From: Sha Li Zhang <zhang@TWSUVM.UC.TWSU.EDU>
Subject: JOb posting: Monographs Cataloger, Wichita State University

Cataloger, Monographs
Wichita State University Libraries

General Description: WSU Libraries invites applications for the position of
Monographic Cataloger.  We are seeking a creative and knowledgeable
individual to be part of a Technical Services team. The position will be
one of three professional catalogers in a department with 12 support staff.
 The Library system maintains a collection of 1.2 million volumes,
extensive archives, and two branch libraries.  Wichita State University,
with an enrollment of over 14,000, is one of three research institutions in
the state university system of Kansas.  The University  is located in the
largest metropolitan area of Kansas, which serves a diverse population of
over 500,000.

Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Technical Services,
the major responsibilities of the position include original and complex
copy cataloging  of monographic resources in a variety of print, non-print,
and digital formats following AACR2, MARC,  and appropriate
authority-control standards.  Other responsibilities include sharing
database maintenance workloads, serving as a resource person for
monographic cataloging, and keeping abreast of national standards for
bibliographic control of library materials. Contributes to departmental
policy, planning, and procedures development.  Participates in library-wide
strategic planning. Engages in professional service and scholarship.

Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited graduate degree (must have the
degree at the hiring date). Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging principles
and procedures, including AACR2, LC subject headings, LC classification,
and MARC. Excellent interpersonal skills, and must show evidence of being
self-motivated and able to work independently and successfully in a
collegial environment.  Must demonstrate potential for meeting the
Library's tenure and promotion requirements.  Successful experience with
diverse populations.  Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience in one or more of the following
areas: cataloging, cataloging course work, or paraprofessional cataloging
of monographic materials equal to one or more years experience in an
academic library or technical services department. Familiarity with
government documents and SuDoc Classification, knowledge of CORC and other
metadata principles, experience with authority control, supervisory
experience, reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages, and an
additional graduate degree in an academic discipline.

Salary and Benefits: This position is a 12-month contract, tenure-eligible
faculty appointment, with a minimum starting salary of $32,000.   Academic
rank and salary are negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
The position is available immediately and the starting date is negotiable.
Excellent fringe benefits,  including TIAA-CREF, Blue Cross-Blue Shield,
and HMOs. Twenty-two days of annual leave.

Application: For full consideration letter of application, resume, and
names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available)
of three professional references must be received by November 27, 2000, to:

Sha Li Zhang
Chair, Search Committee
Wichita State University Libraries
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0068

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER