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Date: Thu, 6 Apr 1995 09:34:56 -0500
From: kwells2@SELU.EDU
Subject: position announcement

HEAD, NOTIS ACTIVITIES GROUP, SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY

The Linus A. Sims Memorial Library of Southeastern Louisiana University seeks
applications for a unit head position within the Cataloging Department.  The
Head of the NOTIS Activities Group, under the general supervision of the
department head, supervises two paraprofessionals in the ordering, receiving,
and copy cataloging of new materials in all formats except music scores and
music recordings; performs original cataloging of monographs and serials using
OCLC and the library's local NOTIS system; and contributes to the development
of workflows and local cataloging and authorities policies.  May coordingate
(coordinate) outsourcing of some library materials.  Works closely with the
Serials and Bookeeping departments to insure accuracy in holdings maintenance
and invoicing.  May supervise serials retrospective conversion project.
Serves as library liaison to one or more academic departments; may have the
opportunity to teach bibliographic instruction classes.  Serves on library
committees and task forces as assigned.  All library faculty and staff serve
on the public information desk.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA-MLS; two years' cataloging experience, with at
least one year at the professional level; experience with nonprint media;
supervisory experience; experience with OCLC or other bibliographic utility.
PREFERRED:  Experience with NOTIS; knowledge of one or more modern European
languages; serials cataloging experience.
SALARY/BENEFITS:  $26,000-$28,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
12-month, tenure track appointment.  SLU librarians have faculty rank, status,
privileges, and responsibilities.  State or optional retirement plans; choice
of insurances.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Southeastern Louisiana University, one of the nation's
fastest-growing regional, comprehensive, interactive universities, enrolls
over 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  Located in Hammond, within
an hour's drive of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
THe library is a member of LOUIS, a statewide academic library network, and
operates in an increasingly electronic environment.
TO APPLY:

Send letter of application and resume, with the names, addresses and phone
numbers of three professional references, to:

Lori Smith
Chair, Cataloging Search Committee
Sims Memorial Library
SLU 896
Hammond, LA  70402

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  SLU is an
AA/EEO/ADA employer.