Newspaper Cataloger Positions CBSR@UCRVMS.BITNET 09 Apr 1992 22:27 UTC

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(1) LONG AD FOR NEWSPAPER CATALOGER

Univ. of Calif., Riverside, Center for Bibliographical Studies
and Research manages four major projects of international
significance.  One of these, the California Newspaper Project
(CNP), is part of a nationwide scheme to provide a complete
record of surviving newspapers published in this country.
NEWSPAPER CATALOGER FOR THE CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PROJECT;
LIBRARIAN APPOINTMENT SALARY RANGE: $35,038-38,496.  ASSOCIATE
LIBRARIAN I - III.  POSITION DESCRIPTION:  This position is
located at the California State Library in Sacramento and reports
to the Assistant Director for the California Newspaper Project,
Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research, University of
California, Riverside.  Responsibilities include performing
original and copy cataloging of newspapers in OCLC, in accordance
with AACR2, LC rule interpretations, the CONSER Editing Guide,
USNP Newspaper Cataloging and Union Listing Manual and the
California Newspaper Project.  Initially, the position will
catalog newspapers on microfilm in the collection of the State
Library of California; subsequently, the position will conduct
fieldwork and cataloging of newspapers in the northern portion of
the state.  The position will also evaluate microfilm for
preservation and complete condition reports.  The position will
supervise a Library Assistant in the creation of union list
records in OCLC and in other assigned duties.  The position will
assume additional responsibilities relative to the mission of the
project.  QUALIFICATIONS: Required:  MLS from an ALA-accredited
library school or foreign equivalent.  Cataloging experience.
Preferred:  Cataloging experience using the MARC serials format
and AACR2; experience with OCLC, as well as database software.
Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages, preferably
Spanish, Chinese or other languages of newspapers in California.
Send letter of application, resume, and list of three
professional references to:  Professor Henry Snyder, Director,
Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research, University of
California, 016-Rivera Library, Riverside, CA 92521-0154

From:  University of California, Riverside, 016-Rivera Library,
Riverside, CA 92521-0154 -- Center for Bibliographical Studies
(714) 787-5841

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(2) LONG AD FOR NEWSPAPER CATALOGER

Univ. of Calif., Riverside, Center for Bibliographical Studies
and Research manages four major projects of international
significance.  One of these, the California Newspaper Project
(CNP), is part of a nationwide scheme to provide a complete
record of surviving newspapers published in this country.
NEWSPAPER CATALOGER FOR THE CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PROJECT;
LIBRARIAN APPOINTMENT SALARY RANGE: $28,668-31,596.  ASSISTANT
LIBRARIAN I - III.  POSITION DESCRIPTION:  This position reports
to the Assistant Director for the California Newspaper Project,
Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research, University of
California, Riverside.  Responsibilities include performing
original and copy cataloging of newspapers in OCLC, and reviewing
cataloging copy for adherence to standards established by AACR2,
LC rule interpretations, the CONSER Editing Guide, the USNP
Newspaper Cataloging and Union Listing Manual and the California
Newspaper Project.  The position will assist in the review of
union list records keyed by staff at Riverside.  The position
will conduct field work and cataloging of newspapers in the
southern portion of the state; this responsibility will assume
increasing prominence as the project progresses.  The position
will assume additional responsibilities relative to the mission
of the project.  QUALIFICATIONS: Required:  MLS from an ALA
accredited library school or foreign equivalent, including
coursework in cataloging.  Ability to work well with colleagues
and with the public.  Preferred:  Cataloging experience using the
MARC serials format and AACR2, experience with OCLC, as well as
database software.  Reading knowledge of one or more foreign
languages, preferably Spanish, Chinese or other languages of
newspapers in California.  Send letter of application, resume,
and list of three professional references to:  Professor Henry
Snyder, Director, Center for Bibliographical Studies and
Research, University of California, 016-Rivera Library,
Riverside, CA 92521-0154

From:  University of California, Riverside, 016-Rivera Library,
Riverside, CA 92521-0154 -- Center for Bibliographical Studies
(714) 787-5841