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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 12:19:00 -0400
From: Sook-Hyun Kim 615-974-6696 <KIM@UTKLIB.LIB.UTK.EDU>
Subject: Job opening
Assistant Professor, Newspaper Cataloger - Tennessee Newspaper Project
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Newspaper Cataloger is responsible for the cataloging of newspapers
from microfilm held at the Tennessee State Library and Archives in
Nashville. Cataloging includes creating original records, enhancing
existing bibliographic records, modifying any local data records
according to standards. The cataloger works in Nashville but reports to
the Cataloging Coordinator in the main project office at the University
of Tennessee in Knoxville.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under the supervision of the Cataloging Coordinator, perform
original cataloging of American newspapers
2. Enhance existing OCLC bibliographic records as needed
3. Modify local data records in OCLC that are part of the Tennessee
Newspaper union list profile
4. May participate in the assessment of the condition of microfilm
5. Travel as necessary for training and meetings
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- MLS from and ALA-accredited school
- working knowledge of AACR2 and MARC serials format
- experience with OCLC
- valid drivers license
Preferred:
- cataloging experience, preferably in a research institution
- serials cataloging experience
- experience working with microfilm
- Internet experience
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary range $28,500-$29,500/yr. non-tenure track faculty rank. Annual
leave is accrued at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at
the rate of one day per month. Choice of a state retirement plan or
TIAA/CREF. Non-refundable contributions to either retirement plan are
paid for the employee by the university. Group health and life
insurance plans are abailable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Tennessee Newspaper Project is part of United States Newspaper
Program and is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities and receives technical assistance from the Library of
Congress. This grant project begins on July 1, 1995 and interviewing
for this position will begin on July 24 and will take place in
Nashville. The current grant is for a 22 month period ending April 1997
but it is hoped that project will be refunded by that time for another
three years. The total project may take as long as nine years.
Title IX : The University of Tennessee, Knoxville does not
discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national
origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in provision of educational
opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits.
UT, Knoxville does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in
its educational programs and activities, pursuant to requirements of
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Public Law 92-318, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336,
respectively. This policy extends to both employment by and admission
to the University.
Inquiries concerning Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 should be directed to the Office of Diversity
Resources and Educational Services (DRES), 1818 Lake Avenue, The
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3650; or telephone
(615) 974-2498. Charges of violation of the above policy should also be
directed to the Office of Diversity Resources and Educational Services
(DRES).
UTK IS AN EEO/AA/TITLE IX/SECTION 504/ADA EMPLOYER.
To apply for this position send a letter of interest, a resume, and a
list of three references to:
Jill Keally
Library Personnel and Procurement
Hodges Library
The University of Tennessee Libraries
Knoxville, TN 37966
FAX (615) 974-4696
(615) 974-4424
