Applications invited for this entry or early career level position.

Catalog Librarian
Bailey/Howe Library
University of Vermont

Bailey/Howe Memorial Library, University of Vermont, invites applications
for the position of Catalog Librarian.  The University of Vermont is
located in the Champlain Valley between the Adirondack and Green Mountain
ranges.  It is set on a hill overlooking Lake Champlain and Burlington,
Vermont's largest city with population of over 50,000.  The student body
at UVM is composed of 7,470 undergraduate and 1,053 graduate students.

Bailey/Howe Library's Collections Services Department is looking for a
librarian with cataloging experience.  The successful candidate will be
part of a dedicated department of 6 library faculty and thirty library
staff members.  In addition to performing original and complex cataloging
in a variety of subjects, languages, and formats, the catalog librarian
will be expected to participate in planning and policy making within the
Collection Management Services Group in the areas of innovative
operational uses of library automation in technical services, and evolving
management of electronic resources.

The collection of the Bailey/Howe Library consists of 1.2 M volumes, 4,000
print periodical titles and over 10,000 other serial titles, 32,000 audio,
film and video titles, and 1,000 current electronic journal titles.  The
Library receives approximately 12,000-14,000 titles per year though the
Yankee shelf-ready approval and firm order program.  More than 20,000
volumes per year are added in-house.  Collection Services is responsible
for technical services support for three of UVM's four libraries, and
collaborates with the technical services operations at the Dana Medical
Library.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.  Applicants are required to have an MLS degree
from an ALA accredited program or international equivalent; 2 years of
library experience with an emphasis in cataloging and technical services;
familiarity with and knowledge of the use and application of AACR2
revised, LCSH, LC classification, MARC21 formats and metadata standards,
and LC Rule Interpretations;  experience with online computer library
systems, including OCLC/WorldCat, integrated library systems (e.g.,
Voyager), Internet applications (e.g., email, WWW), and office
applications (Word, WordPerfect, etc.); commitment to professional growth;
and, reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages (German
preferred).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively in a changing
environment; demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail; academic or
research library experience; knowledge of online authority control
operations; demonstrated ability to work independently; understanding of
the information needs of a research community; and, experience in public
services.

POSITION DESCRIPTION.  Available at
http://bailey.uvm.edu/jobs/cs/catlibrarian_jobdesc.htm

SALARY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION.  Appointment will be made at the
library faculty rank of instructor or library assistant professor,
non-tenure track. Salary is commensurate with experience, not less than
$31,500 for this position.  Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or
alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave.
Review of applications begins April 15, 2002 and will continue until the
position is filled.  Anticipated start date is July 1, 2002.

Send letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for
three professional references to: Paul Philbin, Chair, Collections
Services Search Committee, Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont,
Burlington, VT 05405-0036.

The University of Vermont is an AA/EO employer.