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Cataloger Librarian
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Library, Orlando, seeks a Cataloger Librarian to join a team of catalogers in a dynamic, service-oriented environment preparing for migration to ExLibris, the new library management system.  UCF encourages national cooperative cataloging projects, is a member of NACO, and catalogs an average of 51,000 volumes per year.  This new Cataloger Librarian reports to the Head of Cataloging in a department with 6.25 FTE librarians and 9.0 FTE paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities: The Cataloger Librarian is responsible for original and complex copy cataloging, performs bibliographic maintenance and authority control as appropriate.  Contributes to planning and training to support the objectives of the Cataloging Department.  Maintains an awareness of national standards and local practices.  Is expected to develop as a resource cataloger in at least one specialized area.

Qualifications: Required:  Master's degree from an American Library Association-accredited institution

Qualifications: Preferred:  Experience with or knowledge of AACR2r, LCCS &/or SuDocs, LCSH,  MARC 21, OCLC, online library system, Windows applications, NOTIS &/or ExLibris;  reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages; evidence of commitment to service; ability to work independently and cooperatively; demonstrates strong potential for professional development and creative problem solving; commitment to learning and using emerging technologies; effective interpersonal, communication, analytical, multi-tasking and organizational skills; demonstrates flexibility and the ability to handle change.  Finalists will be asked to give a brief presentation during the on-campus interview.

Environment: The University of Central Florida is a rapidly growing metropolitan university located 13 miles east of downtown Orlando.  UCF has 39,000 students, 5,000 employees, and serves a metropolitan population of 1.5 million residents. The university offers 76 bachelor's, 62 master's, and 20 doctoral programs and confers about 7,000 degrees a year.  The main library has a collection of over 1.3 million volumes and is a partial depository for government documents and patents.  The library materials budget is $5.2 million.  The staff of 116 includes a library faculty of 45.  UCF offers an exciting and vibrant academic environment with growing collections, advanced technology, and an expanding campus.  http://library.ucf.edu

Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous health insurance benefits and retirement options.

To Apply: Submit resume, names of at least three professional references, and a letter explaining the applicant's experience and qualifications for this position postmarked by January 15, 2003 to: Cynthia Kisby, Personnel Librarian, University of Central Florida Library, P.O. Box 162666, Orlando, FL 32816-2666; fax (407) 823-2529; e-mail: ckisby@mail.ucf.edu.
Searches are conducted in accordance with the State of Florida open-records laws.  UCF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.