Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:58:09 -0500
From: Jane Murray <jmurray@hshsl.umaryland.edu>
Subject: Head of Cataloging position (Baltimore MD)

Dear colleagues,

This position announcement has been cross-posted to several lists;
apologies for the duplication.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Health Sciences and Human
Services Library invites applications for a non-tenured faculty
position.

TITLE: Head of Cataloging
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Head of Cataloging reports to the
Assistant Director for Resources Management and plans, directs
and administers the work of 3 FTE responsible for the cataloging,
classification and processing of Library materials.  The Head will
take an active role in the migration to an ExLibris integrated library
system, contributing to the development and implementation of
cataloging practices and policies in the University System of
Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) consortium.

The Head of Cataloging provides leadership in developing and
implementing goals, policies and procedures for bibliographic
control; develops and maintains quality control procedures for the
cataloging and processing of materials; and reviews the work of and
confers with staff to ensure comprehension of and compliance with
local and national bibliographic standards, and with Library policies,
procedures and objectives.  The Head of Cataloging is a hands-on
cataloger who instructs employees, provides on-the-job training,
administers supervisory actions and controls, and evaluates staff
performance.

The Head of Cataloging creates original or adapts existing catalog
records for materials in multiple formats according to AACR2rev and
Library of Congress and National Library of Medicine policies and
practices, using OCLC and MARC21 formats; assists in the
development and management of automated bibliographic
databases; cooperates with other departments to facilitate
information retrieval; and participates in other Library projects as
necessary.

The Head maintains current knowledge of the development of
national and international cataloging standards, advances in
technology, and trends in academic librarianship.  Maintains
knowledge of and skill in applying cataloging rules and practices,
and in database design and development.  The Head of Cataloging
compiles and reports monthly and annual cataloging statistics;
serves on library-wide and university-wide committees, task forces
and teams; and is active professionally.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  MLS from an ALA accredited
school; three to five years professional library experience in
cataloging department; 3 years supervisory or project management
experience in a technical services setting.  Recent and excellent
cataloging skills and demonstrated ability to work independently or in
a team.  Experience with OCLC or other bibliographic utility;
experience with an integrated library system, preferably Data
Research Associates (DRA); thorough knowledge of: MARC21
bibliographic, authority, and holdings formats; Library of Congress
(LC) and National Library of Medicine (NLM) policies and
procedures; LC classification schedules and practices; the use,
interpretation and application of LC Subject Headings (LCSH)
and/or NLM Subject Headings (MeSH), and the Anglo-American
Cataloging Rules (2nd ed., 1998 revision) (AACR2rev).  Excellent
oral and written communication skills; effective analytical and
organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:  Three to five years professional
cataloging library experience in an academic or research library.

APPLICATIONS:  For best consideration, submit a cover letter and
curriculum vitae along with names/address of three references by
March 23, 2001.  Applications accepted until position filled.

Send curriculum vitae to:  Ms. Jane Peters, UM-HS/HSL, Human
Resources Office, 601 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland
21201 or fax to 410-706-3101.  Include on separate sheet
verification statement: “I verify that the contents of this curriculum
vitae are accurate and current.”  Sign and date affidavit and mail/fax
with curriculum vitae.

The University of Maryland is an AA/EOE employer.  The University
supports diversity initiatives and encourages minorities to apply.

For more information on the University of Maryland’s Health
Sciences and Human Services Library, please see our Web site
address:  http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/

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Jane Murray
Assistant Director for Resources Management
Health Sciences and Human Services Library
University of Maryland
601 West Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-1512

voice:410-706-7378
fax: 410-706-8860
email: jmurray@hshsl.umaryland.edu