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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 10:02:33 -0500
From: John Radencich <radencic@FIU.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement-Florida International University

HEAD, CATALOGING DEPARTMENT

(Search extended)

     Florida International University seeks a creative and knowledgeable

leader for Head, Cataloging Department, Green Library, University Park
Campus, Miami. The Libraries have Enhance Status and use OCLC and NOTIS
to catalog materials. The successful candidate is responsible for the
daily operation and overall management of the cataloging department,
which consists of 3 librarians, 11 support staff, and a varying number
of student assistants; sets goals and priorities; reviews cataloging
policy and procedure; performs and oversees original cataloging in a
variety of formats, oversees database maintenance, special projects and
online authority work; serves as a major resource for cataloging
questions; coordinates departmental
activities with other library departments. Provides services to the
Libraries and the University in an elective or appointive capacity by
serving on Library, University
and professional organizations’ committees as appropriate.  Reports to
the Assistant
Director for Collection Management.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:  MLS from an ALA accredited program; 5 years
of professional experience, with progressively increasing supervisory
responsibility. Experience in cataloging materials in an automated
environment, knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, LCRI and an understanding of the
principles of authority control. Should possess strong interpersonal
skills and commitment to the service mission of the academic library.
Preferred:  Knowledge of and/or experience with NOTIS, Dublin Core (or
other metadata indexing), and cataloging electronic resources.

SALARY: Up to $50,500 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
RANK:  Associate to University Librarian.   Librarians have faculty
status. Benefits include 22 days vacation and competitive range of
health and retirement options
including TIAA/CREF.

The University is a fast growing institution with 31,000+ students and
is located in a culturally diverse area in South Florida. The Library
collection supports a wide range curriculum with numerous graduate
programs. Qualified applicants should send resume and names, addresses,
telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references to:

Mirtha Hernández, Chair,
Search and Screen Committee, Green Library,
Florida International University,
University Park, Miami, FL 33199.
FAX: (305) 348-1798.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 14,
2000 and continue until the position is filled. FIU is a member of the
State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal
Access, Affirmative Action Employer.
For further information about the University see our page on the Web at
www.fiu.edu.