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OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
PERRY LIBRARY
CATALOGING SERVICES LIBRARIAN: Supervised by Head of Bibliographic
Services, this position manages intellectual access to library
collections/information resources.  Establishes standards, polices and
procedures. Provides leadership in implementing intellectual access
technologies. Performs original cataloging/classification of materials in
all formats and maintains authority control in the library catalog, using
MARC or metadata schema as appropriate. Responsible for oversight of
government publications processing and access. Supervises 6 people.
Participates in collection development as a subject bibliographer for
assigned areas.  Participates in departmental, library, and university
committees and contributes to library planning.QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
ALA-accredited MLS; effective communication skills; experience with
intellectual access policies, principles, tools and utilities, including
OCLC or another bibliographic utility, AACR2, USMARC formats, LCSH, LC
classification; supervisory experience; experience with integrated library
systems; analytical skills; demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Preferred: Experience with government publications processing; knowledge
and/or experience with Dublin Core and other metadata cataloging
methodologies; knowledge of at least one foreign language; knowledge of
HTML, SGML, knowledge of Innovative Interfaces ILS; experience managing
cataloging module of integrated library system.SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum
salary:  $35,000    Excellent benefits package.Old Dominion University is a
state-supported institution with enrollment of 21,000, a leader in distance
learning, and a Carnegie Extensive Doctoral/Research University. The campus
is located in the historic port city of Norfolk, VA. Position announcement
and description are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/jobs. For campus
information, check http://web.odu.edu.DEADLINE: Screening of applicants
will begin March 30, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.
Candidates selected for interview will be asked to give a 10-15 minute
presentation on current issues in cataloging.CONTACT: Send a letter of
application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail
addresses of three professional references to: Janet Justis, Chair, Search
Committee for Cataloging Services Librarian, Perry Library, Old Dominion
University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256 jjustis@odu.edu (757) 683-4169Old
Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986.