CONTINUING RESOURCES CATALOGER

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries

            Continuing Resources Cataloger (Tenure-Track)

            Cataloging and Metadata Services Department

The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications from
motivated and innovative librarians to perform original cataloging of
continuing resources. As the largest research library in the Rocky Mountain
region, the University Libraries is committed to providing access to all
types of materials in conformance with national standards and to advancing
the field through active service, inquiry, and participation in cooperative
programs.

Reporting to the Head of E-resources and Serials Access, the Continuing
Resources Cataloger is responsible for performing original and complex copy
cataloging to support the University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries'
collections. Cataloging is performed on OCLC for inclusion in the local
Innovative Interfaces system and in Prospector, the regional online catalog.
As an original cataloger in the Cataloging & Metadata Services Department,
the Continuing Resources Cataloger participates in NACO and may contribute
to the Department Management Group. In furtherance of the Libraries' mission
and departmental goals, the Continuing Resources Cataloger may teach other
department catalogers. The Continuing Resources Cataloger is a member of the
tenure-stream Libraries faculty. Significant parts of the responsibilities
of this position are scholarly activity and creative work and service in
keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Requirements
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school prior to the date of
appointment with coursework in cataloging and metadata; knowledge of MARC
bibliographic and authorities formats; bibliographic knowledge of at least
one non-English language; effective oral and written communication skills;
and potential for scholarly activity and creative work and service.

Desirable Qualifications
Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy: experience
cataloging continuing resources in a variety of formats; experience with a
national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, CONSER) and OCLC
Enhance; knowledge of and interest in current issues, trends, and emerging
standards in cataloging; experience using Innovative Interfaces Inc.'s
Millennium System; familiarity with Open URL link resolvers, discovery
tools, ERMS, and other current library technologies; experience in an
academic library; experience working in a collaborative environment;
demonstrated initiative investigating new ideas and implementing change;
evidence of scholarly activity and creative work and service.

Appointment and Salary
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month)
tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon professional experience and
demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and
service, appointment will be at the senior instructor, assistant professor,
or associate professor level. Starting salary range will be $44,000 to
$48,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays,
liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life
insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity, and support for
scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for
sabbatical leave.

Application Process
Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. It is suggested that applications be on file
with the search committee by March 15, 2009. Application must be made online
at http://www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 806015, and must
include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for
the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and
telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan
Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu. The full
position description can be viewed at
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobcataloger.htm. The candidate
selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to
work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The
University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in
education and employment. In addition, the University of Colorado at Boulder
is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living
community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for
all final applicants being considered for employment. Background
investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check,
and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.