Catalog Librarian - Kent State University Libraries and Media Services,
Kent Campus

Twelve month, full-time, non-tenure track position. Faculty rank of
Assistant Professor.

Reports to the Head, Catalog & Metadata

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.       Performs original cataloging and complex copy cataloging for
serials and integrating resources in all formats.

2.       Serves as a professional resource regarding issues of
cataloging electronic resources, databases and serials; provides serials
and integrating resources cataloging expertise on national and
international cataloging standards.

3.       Helps the serials team optimize access to serials.

4.       Performs original cataloging for monographic resources in all
formats.

5.       Assists with complex copy cataloging for monographic resources
in all formats.

6.       Assists with other cataloging services, including rush
cataloging services, as needs arise.

7.       Participates in national cooperative cataloging programs as
appropriate.

8.       Participates in departmental planning and decision making.

9.       Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees as
appropriate.

10.   Participates in special activities and projects as assigned.

11.   Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1.       ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS or MS in Library Science.

2.       Minimum one year cataloging experience.

3.       Knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, MARC21, CONSER and MFHD
standards.

4.       Familiarity with serials and integrating resources cataloging.

5.       Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and prioritize
work.

6.       Ability to use judgment and exercise initiative with strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.

7.       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.       Experience cataloging serials and integrating resources.

2.       Experience cataloging following CONSER standards.

3.       Interest in providing CONSER leadership.

4.       Experience in the staff modules of an integrated library system
such as Innovative Interfaces Inc. (III).

Environment: The Kent State University Libraries has a collection of
over 2 million volumes and holds membership in the Association of
Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Kent State
University is a founding member of OCLC and of OhioLINK
(http://www.ohiolink.edu <http://www.ohiolink.edu/> ) Ohio's academic
library consortium.  Kent State University Libraries has OCLC Regular
Enhance status and participates in the Name Authority Cooperative (NACO)
program of the PCC.

Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment
and retention of a diverse work force. Women, minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Submit: A letter of application addressing the required qualifications,
curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
three (3) professional references.

Submit materials to: http://jobs.kent.edu <http://jobs.kent.edu/>   Job
# 997311

The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined
beginning May 19, 2008.

Margaret Maurer
Associate Professor, Head, Catalog & Metadata
Kent State University Libraries & Media Services
370 Library, P.O. Box 5910
Kent, OH 44242-0001 USA

Editor, TechKNOW
mbmaurer@kent.edu
330.672.1702