Date: 19 Oct 1993 09:24:19 -0500
From: "Deborah O. Lee" <dol1@RA.MSSTATE.EDU>
Subject: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Please excuse any cross listings.

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SERIALS LIBRARIAN

Mississippi State University Libraries seek applications for a Serials
Cataloger/Librarian.  ALA accredited MLS degree and three (3) years
professional cataloging experience in a medium to large academic library,
one (1) year in-depth serials cataloging experience required.  Additional
requirements: knowledge of AACR2; LC subject headings and classification;
LC rule interpretations; MARC format, experience with a bibliographic
utility (OCLC preferred), experience with automated cataloging systems;
reading knowledge of at least one foreign language; effective oral and
written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with
faculty and students.  Duties include: cataloging of serial titles in all
languages, subjects and formats.  Works with other catalog staff in
recommending and implementing policies and procedures in the Cataloging
Department.  Assist with special projects as needed.  Serves as subject
bibliographer/liaison with one or more academic departments.  Faculty
rank, tenure track, 12 month appointment.  Retirement plan options
including state and/or other plans; comprehensive medical insurance
coverage; 18 days annual leave; 12 days health care leave per year, plus
most university holidays.  Salary dependent on qualifications and/or
experience.  Instructor rank:  $21,000 - $23,000.  Assistant Professor
rank: $23,500 - $25,000.  Letter of application, resume and names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three work references by November 20,
1993 to Frances Coleman, Assistant Dean of Libraries, Mississippi State
University Libraries, P.O.Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS  39762.
Applications received thereafter will be considered if the position is
still open.  Mississippi State University if an AA/EEO Employer.