(submitted by Lucinda Scanlon, Collection Management Librarian, Serials
& Government
Documents, MTSU)

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Position Open at Middle Tennessee State University
Collection Management Librarian
Cataloging Team Leader (#401090)
Middle Tennessee State University is a Carnegie Doctoral Research
Intensive University with
over 21,000 students located 30 miles southeast of Nashville. The
University is in the process
of seeking a Phi Beta Kappa Chapter. As one of the fastest growing
universities in the south,
Middle Tennessee State University is a dynamic institution with a
commitment to diversity,
valuing excellent teaching and fostering initiatives in research and public
service.
The new university library lies at the heart of the MTSU educational
experience.
Responsibilities: Under general direction of the Coordinator for Collection
Management,
provide leadership, direction and guidance to four librarians and supervise
three support staff
for cataloging. Advise all personnel involved with cataloging in the library.
Establish goals
and priorities. Monitor all activities concerning the cataloging of the
library's main collection
such as original and copy cataloging of library resources, staff training,
statistics, maintaining
the integrity of the online catalog, and linking the catalog to Internet and
electronic resources.
Monitor standards for bibliographic records in the online catalog created
by other units on
campus. Work creatively and cooperatively to enhance and evaluate
library programs and
services, monitor new trends, and implement new initiatives & technology.
Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited masters degree required at the
time of hire; at least
two years cataloging experience; excellent communication and
organizational skills; ability to
foster a team environment; ability to establish successful working
relationships with faculty,
staff, and students; ability to manage a variety of responsibilities;
substantial cataloging
knowledge including AACR2, MARC formats, OCLC, and metadata
standards. Ability to
meet promotion and tenure requirements and a commitment to
professional development.
(Preferred): Supervisory experience, knowledge of Voyager system, and
knowledge of a
foreign language.
This is a 12-month tenure-track appointment with faculty rank.
Salary and Benefits: Highly competitive salary, academic rank
commensurate with
qualifications. Generous benefits include paid State or TIAA/CREF
retirement, 24 days
annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will continue until the
position is filled. Please
forward letter of application identifying the position number along with a
resume, and the
names of three references to William K. Black, Administrative Services
Librarian, Walker
Library, P.O. Box 13, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro,
Tennessee 37132.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required
prior to
appointment. Official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college
degrees and three letters
of recommendation specific to the position will be required prior to an on-
campus interview.
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