Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 15:59:55 -0600
From: Nancy Phillips <nphillip@uark.edu>
Subject: Cataloging/Gov. Doc. Law Librarian position

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CATALOGER AND GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LAW LIBRARIAN
Position Description

The University of Arkansas School of Law invites applications for the
position of Cataloger and Government Documents Law Librarian.

The Law School and Library

The University of Arkansas School of Law is a fully accredited public
law school in Fayetteville, Arkansas, established in 1924 with an
enrollment of approximately 375 JD candidates as well as an  LLM program
in Agricultural Law.  The collection exceeds 250,000 volume equivalents.
Although primarily designed for the use of law students and faculty, the
Young Law Library also serves the legal research needs of the bench and
bar of the surrounding counties,  the University faculty, and the
public.  The library is a depository of federal, state and United
Nations documents.  The staff currently consists of five librarians, six
library assistants, and two computer support persons. The library uses
Innovative Interfaces and Marcive services.

Responsibilities of the position:

The Cataloger and Government Documents Librarian's responsibilities
include: original and complex copy cataloging for all formats;
coordinates and maintains federal, state and United Nations documents
collections;  database maintenance and quality control; maintenance of
departmental cataloging statistics; authority control and URL
verification; training and supervision of cataloging assistant and work
study students.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have an MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.  At
least two years academic law library cataloging experience preferred.
Knowledge of Innovative Interfaces, OCLC, AACRIIr, LCSH and information
technology is essential.  Supervisory experience preferred.  Ability to
meet the requirements for promotion and tenure.

Application:

Candidates should submit a resume and at least three references who are
familiar with the candidate's qualifications for the position.  Position
available immediately.  Applications assured of consideration if
received by May 1, 2002.. The University of Arkansas is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity within its faculty and
student body.
Applications should be sent to:
Lorraine K.  Lorne, Interim Director
Young Law Library
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR   72704