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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 1995 08:35:36 PDT
From: Merle A. Kimball <makimb@MAIL.WM.EDU>
Subject: POSITION VACANCY

CATALOGER, VIRGINIA NEWSPAPER PROJECT
Earl Gregg Swem Library
The College of William and Mary

The Earl Gregg Swem Library of the College of William and Mary is seeking a
cataloger for the NEH funded Virginia Newspaper Project. This is a 12-month
Professional Faculty position limited to two years with a possible third
year, depending on continued grant funding. Salary: $29,000 with benefits,
20 vacation days, generous sick leave, and a choice of health care and
retirement plans.

ENVIRONMENT: Position reports jointly to the Project Director of the
Virginia Newspaper Project at the Library of Virginia and the Serials
Collection Management and Preservation Librarian at Swem. The Virginia
Newspaper Project is based at the Library of Virginia. The College of
William and Mary is a state-supported institution. The library will migrate
to the SIRSI automated system in 1995/96 and is fully networked. All staff
have state-of-the art equipment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs daily cataloging and union listing
activities of microform and original newspapers. Edits existing OCLC records.
Performs original cataloging of newspapers, enters on OCLC, and resolves
complex cataloging problems. Records holdings and location information and
inputs on national database union list. Assesses physical condition of
orginial newspapers in order to determine microfilming and preservation
needs. Prepares and provides documentation, reports and statistics. Works
cooperatively with Swem Manuscripts and Rare Books staff, Serials staff and
the Newspaper Project Cataloging teams at the Library of Virginia and
University of Virginia Libraries. Supervises one data entry technician.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent. Knowledge of
cataloging, Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd ed., rev., Library of
Congress rule interpretations and OCLC standards. Demonstrated
organizational skills and ability to work and communicate effectively orally
and in writing. Knowledge of computer systems sufficient to perform word
processing and manipulate data. PREFERRED: Knowledge of serial and newspaper
cataloging; demonstrated supervisory skills, and demonstrated interest in
the preservation of local history.

APPLYING: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of 3 current references to Newspaper Cataloger Search
Committee, Box 8794, E. G. Swem Library, College of William and Mary,
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8794. Review of applications begins May 26, 1995, and
will continue until the position is filled. The College of William and Mary
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University. Members of
underrepresented groups (including people of color, persons with
disabilities, Vietnam veterans and women) are encouraged to apply.