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Subject: Position Vacancy - Cataloger - Rolla, MO.
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:34:19 -0500
From: "Trish, Margaret" <trishm@umr.edu>

The Curtis Laws Wilson Library of the University of Missouri-Rolla
invites
applications for the position of Cataloger. UM-Rolla, one of four
campuses
of the University of Missouri, is the premier science and engineering
campus
of the system. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in science
and
engineering, and undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts.
Within the library, nine professionals and 17 support staff serve 350
faculty and 4500 high-ability students. The collection includes
approximately 400,000 volumes and 1500 periodical titles. UMR is also a
selective depository for U.S. and Missouri government documents. The
building provides a modern, open, pleasant work environment. Strong
emphasis
is placed on cooperation with public services. The relatively small
staff
size and flexible organizational structure assure staff of active
involvement in library concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform original and complex copy cataloging for a
variety
of formats and in all subject areas; maintain MARC bibliographic and
authority records using OCLC and a multicampus Innovative Interfaces
system;
establish name and series authority records; assist in analyzing and
evaluating processes and in helping a department of four stay current on
emerging trends in technical services; help resolve complex problems
surrounding cataloging issues; represent the campus on committees
charged
with developing and enforcing cataloging standards.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; familiarity with the MARC
formats and standard cataloging tools, including AACR2, OCLC, LC
cataloging
rule interpretations, and subject heading practices. Desired: Previous
cataloging experience in an online environment, preferably in an
academic
setting; ability to use technology to accomplish technical services
tasks;
experience cataloging using III's INNOPAC.

SALARY and BENEFITS: 12 month, non-tenured faculty position at Librarian
II
level; $28,000 minimum; 28 days vacation annually and 8 paid holidays;
vested retirement after five years; university medical and dental
benefits
package.

COMMUNITY: Rolla (population 16,367) is located in the foothills of the
Ozarks. Centrally located to St. Louis, Columbia and Springfield , MO.
Outdoor recreational opportunities abound. Very reasonable cost of
living.
Rolla provides excellent educational and medical facilities. For
additional
information about the university and the community, see
http://www.umr.edu/~library/catpos.html.

TO APPLY, please send a letter of application, resume, and names of
three
current references to:
Human Resource Services, Cataloger Position #51055, University of
Missouri-Rolla,1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1050. Review of
complete
applications will begin August 15, 2001 and will continue until position
is
filled. Questions may be directed to Maggie Trish, Chair of Cataloger
Search
Committee, at trishm@umr.edu. The University of Missouri-Rolla is an
equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer committed to increasing
diversity among faculty, staff and students. Members of minority groups
and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

-Maggie Trish
Head, Catalog Dept.
University of Missouri-Rolla
trishm@umr.edu