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WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS CATALOG LIBRARIAN
Western Kentucky University (WKU), Department of Library Technical Services, seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor as a Special Collections Catalog Librarian. This is a 10-month tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Department Head of Library Technical Services (DLTS) which is composed of these areas: Continuing Resources, Bibliographic Access, Acquisitions/Collection Services, and Student Personnel. DLTS is responsible for acquiring, organizing, cataloging, and providing access to books, non-print items, continuing and electronic resources; binding and preserving materials for extended use in the collection. WKU Libraries uses Voyager integrated library system. Anticipated starting date is January 1, 2015.
 Responsibilities include: Original cataloging, complex copy cataloging, and classification of monograph and continuing resources in a variety of formats in all subject areas for Kentucky Library Research Collections, shared responsibility for the cataloging and classification of some foreign language monographs, participation in special projects as needed, and teaching, research/creativity activity, and university/public service as outlines in the university and department criteria for faculty promotion and tenure.
Requirements:
•	MLS from an ALA-accredited program
•	Skill with current and developing cataloging and metadata rules and standards, LC subject headings and classification, authority control, and MARC formats through coursework or job experience
•	Reading knowledge of a foreign language
•	Cataloging experience
•	Working knowledge of OCLC and an integrated library system
•	Ability to work within a team environment
•	Proven ability to meet research, service, and publication requirements for promotion and tenure
For more information about our department, see our web site at: https://www.wku.edu/library/dlts/index.php
https://www.wku.edu/library/dlsc/index.php
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014 and continue until filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of reference to:
Uma Doraiswamy, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Library Technical Services
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067
Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101-1067
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745- 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

Uma Doraiswamy
Associate Professor/Coordinator of Bibliographic Access
Department of Library Technical Services
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone : 270-745-6442
e-mail :uma.doraiswamy@wku.edu

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