Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 07:54:19 -0800
From: Kay Teel <kteel@SULMAIL.STANFORD.EDU>
Subject: Position available: Cataloger (Stanford University)

Position Title: Social Sciences and PLAC
                Cataloger
Classification: Assistant Librarian
Salary range:   $36,300 - $43,600
Location:       Catalog Department, Stanford University
                Libraries/Academic Information Resources,
                Stanford, California

General Description:
Responsible for the original cataloging at the
appropriate level of material in the social
sciences.  Responsible for cataloging Chilean
imprints, as part of the national-level
cooperative Program for Latin American Cataloging
(PLAC).  The goals of the position are to
accommodate dynamic needs of collection
development, to fulfill The Library's commitment
to participation in cooperative cataloging
programs, and to prevent backlog development.
Emphasis is placed on professional judgment and
broad subject interest, both intra and
extra-mural.

Duties:
   1. Performs original cataloging of social
science and Chilean imprint PLAC materials
according to AACR2 cataloging rules and local
department policies and procedures in a variety
of Western European languages.
   2. Participates in the NACO and BIBCO programs
as appropriate in support of Catalog Department
objectives.
   3. Curiosity and commitment to learn and make
use of emerging technologies.
   4. Contributes to the intellectual and
research environment of Stanford University
through active participation on Stanford
University Library committees, communication with
relevant curators, awareness and sensitivity to
use of OPAC metadata by University patrons, and
interest in campus intellectual life.
   5. Tracks and participates in national
cataloging developments related to the social
sciences and Latin American studies.
   6. May supervise the work of the
paraprofessional assigned to this subject area.
   7. May be assigned expert partner duties.
   8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
   1. Familiarity with cataloging procedures and
principles as defined in AACR2, the MARC
bibliographic record, and the Holdings and
Authorities formats.
   2. Advanced knowledge of Spanish essential;
working knowledge of other modern, Western
European languages desirable; German or
Portuguese preferred.
   3. Interest in social sciences and Latin
American studies.
   4. Interest in emerging technologies that
affect future cataloging developments.
   5. High level of proficiency using PC-based
applications (Windows, word processing,
spreadsheets) and other computer applications
(e-mail, Internet, Integrated Library Systems).
   6. Excellent analytic and problem solving skills.
   7. Ability to work independently and as a team
member in a dynamic environment on a variety of
simultaneous workflows.
   8. Ability to lead and supervise others in a
positive and constructive fashion emphasizing the
team approach, as well as the ability to work
with a diverse group.
   9. Consistent accuracy and attention to detail
while maintaining a very high level of
productivity.
  10. Very good oral and written communication skills.
  11. Masters degree in library science from an
ALA accredited institution, or its recognized
equivalent; applicants currently enrolled in a
graduate library or information technology
program will be considered.

Applications:
A letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone
numbers of three references should be submitted
to:
Joanna K. Dyla
Head, MARC Unit
Catalog Department
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, CA 94305-6004

Priority will be given to applications submitted by
December 15, 2000.

Stanford is committed to the principles of
diversity and encourages applications from women,
members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with
disabilities.