Date:         Thu, 21 Mar 2002 10:13:35 -0700
From:         Wendy Baia <BaiaWZ@GLINDA.COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Position Announcement: Electronic Resources Cataloger

University of Colorado at Boulder
Electronic Resources Cataloger

The University Libraries invites applications from innovative
professionals seeking a stimulating work environment in which to
strategically explore the interplay of librarianship, scholarship, and
professional service.  This position is a tenure-track faculty position
reporting to the Head, Original Monographic Cataloging Unit.  The
Cataloging Department performs most of the cataloging for the University
Libraries and has just reorganized as part of Technical Services
reorganization.  Significant parts of the responsibilities of this
position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the
tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

The Electronic Resources Cataloger's primary duties include original and
some complex copy cataloging of electronic resources as well as
monographic materials representing a variety of formats, languages,
subjects, and levels of difficulty.  Cataloging is performed on OCLC and
on Innovative Interfaces for inclusion in the local system.  Catalogers
participate in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), including
BIBCO, NACO and SACO, and OCLC ENHANCE. Standards in use include AACR2r,
LCSH, and LC classification.  The Electronic Resources Cataloger
participates in the Cataloging Department Management Group.

Requirements:  Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school by
August 2002 with course work in cataloging and technical services,
knowledge of MARC bibliographic and authorities formats, effective oral
and written communication skills, potential for research and
scholarly/professional achievement.

Desirable qualifications: Cataloging or cataloging-related experience,
preferably in a research library; experience with a variety of materials
(especially electronic resources and media), formats, and languages;
familiarity with metadata standards; knowledge of issues and current
trends in electronic resources cataloging; bibliographic knowledge of at
least one modern, non-English European language; PCC experience;
experience in application of library automation, including use of networks
and local systems; evidence of research and scholarly/professional
achievement.

Appointment:  The successful candidate with demonstrated accomplishments
in research and creative work will be appointed as a full-time (12 month)
Assistant Professor on the tenure track.  A successful candidate without
significant professional experience and with promise in research who lacks
an established scholarly record will be appointed as a Senior Instructor
(non-tenure track) for two years, with transfer to the tenure track and
promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor upon a successful review.
The department hopes to strengthen its diversity and anticipates hiring at
the assistant professor level, but applicants at all levels will be
considered.

Starting salary range will be $34,000-37,000.  Benefits include 22 working
days vacation, 10 paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group
health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity, and
research support.  Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leaves.

Application procedure:  Review of applications and nominations will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.  It is suggested
that applications be on file with the search committee by April 5, 2002.
Send letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the
position; resume; and names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone
numbers of three references to Scott Seaman, Associate Director for
Administrative Services, University Libraries, University of Colorado at
Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0184.

The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and
equality in education and employment.

Wendy Baia
Head, Serials Cataloging/Assistant Head, Cataloging Dept.
184 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries
Boulder, CO 80309-0184

phone: 303 492-8064
fax: 303 492-0494
e-mail: wendy.baia@colorado.edu