Cataloging Librarian

San Diego State University Library and Information Access seeks an
energetic, flexible, and service oriented librarian to catalog Spanish
language and Special Collections.  The successful candidate may also have
opportunities to participate in the Library’s collection development,
instruction, and reference services.

The library employs 25 librarians, 60 staff, and has a materials budget of
$2.45 million.  The monographs cataloging unit consists of two librarians
and six paraprofessionals.  The unit processes 25,000 books, media items,
and other special materials annually.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be a member of the Technical Services
Division, Monographs Unit and will:
--Provide full-level cataloging for Spanish-language materials;
--Provide original and complex copy cataloging, including authority work,
for all Special Collections’ monographic, archival, and manuscript materials;
--Assist with any level of cataloging of any type of material as needed.

Required Qualifications:
--ALA-accredited master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree;
--Knowledge of current and evolving cataloging concepts, and national and
international standards;
---Demonstrated experience cataloging monographic materials using AACR2,
LCRIs, LCSH, LCCS, MARC 21 formats, and using OCLC for original and copy
cataloging, and authority work;
--Working knowledge of Spanish;
--Demonstrated ability to produce a large quantity of quality cataloging
work on a regular basis;
--Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through
effectively and efficiently with all issues and tasks;
--Ability to work well with librarians, staff, and student assistants
within a team environment;
--Attention to detail and accuracy;
--Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
--Potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.

Preferred Qualifications:
--Experience cataloging Spanish-language materials;
--Experience cataloging the types of monographic and archival materials
typically included in special collections;
--Experience with authority control, including establishing headings;
--Experience using an Innovative Interfaces system for cataloging and
authority work.

This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track faculty position. Tenure is
dependent upon continuing library service effectiveness, professional
growth and development, and service to the University and the community.
Rank of either Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian, with a starting
salary from: $51,852-82,944. Excellent benefits, including 24 days vacation.

San Diego State University is the third largest academic institution in
California and the oldest in the region.  A part of the California State
University system, SDSU serves an ethnically diverse student body of
approximately 33,000 students and 1,700 faculty members. SDSU, a doctoral –
high research university, offers bachelors degrees in 81 areas, masters in
72 and doctorates 16.  Its mission is to provide well-balanced,
high-quality education for undergraduate and graduate students, and to
contribute to knowledge and the solution of problems through excellence and
distinction in teaching, research and service.  Additional information is
available at <http://www.sdsu.edu>.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status,
including veterans of the Vietnam era.

Send letter of application; resume; and names, postal addresses and e-mail
address of five professional references to: <hhenry@rohan.sdsu.edu>.

Print version of application packet may be sent to:
Helen Henry
Director, Administrative Operations
Library and Information Access
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8050

Please indicate the position for which you are applying.  Screening will
begin March 22, 2006 and will remain open until the position is filled.

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STEVE SAVAGE
Head of Cataloging
    Library and Information Access, Room LL504C
    San Diego State University
    5500 Campanile Dr.
    San Diego, CA 92182-8050
    Phone: (619) 594-5895
    Fax: (619) 594-0719
Vice-President and Publicist, North American Serials
    Interest Group (NASIG)
E-mail:
    For all NASIG purposes:   ssavage1@rohan.mail.sdsu
    For all other purposes:      ssavage@mail.sdsu.edu
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