I am posting this announcement to Autocat and Serialst. Please pardon any duplication.--C. Myall, EWU University Libraries. THREE POSITIONS: EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES PRINCIPAL CATALOG LIBRARIAN--AVAILABLE JULY 1, 1996. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates cataloging and authority control activities, and performs original cataloging, classification and authority work for materials in all formats. Serves as a resource for staff working with copy cataloging, and supervises participation in the OCLC Enhance and TOC programs. Coordinates cataloging standards and practices with other academic institutions in an online union catalog environment. Reports to the Head of Collection Services Division. Participates in training and evaluating staff in technical services unit with 11 full-time employees. Coordinates cataloging activities with those of other library units in order to provide timely and effective access to library materials and information. Contributes to Division management and policy formulation. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Three to seven years of professional cataloging experience with AACR2, MARC, LCSH, and LCCS; familiarity with a major bibliographic utility, integrated local library systems, and technical services workflows; reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Desired: Second master's degree; successful supervisory experience; experience with OCLC; knowledge of acquisitions, serials control, and cataloging modules of Innovative Interfaces library system. SERIALS/GPO RECORDS LIBRARIAN--AVAILABLE APPROX. SEPT. 1, 1996. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, directs, documents, and monitors acquisition, control, and cataloging of serials in all physical formats, and physical processing and binding of all library materials. Serves as SuDocs liaison. Oversees maintenance of bibliographic, holdings, control and retention records for U.S. government publications. Performs original cataloging, classification, and authority work for serials and for U.S. government publications. Reports to the Head of Collection Services Division. Participates in training and evaluation of staff in a technical services unit of 11 full-time employees; coordinates serials and GPO record activities with activities of other library units, in order to provide timely and effective access to serials and government publications. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Three to five years of professional serials cataloging and/or acquisitions experience; coursework and/or experience with government publications; knowledge of AACR2, MARC, LCSH, LCCS, SuDocs classification and depository requirements; familiarity with a major bibliographic utility, integrated local library systems, and serials vendors. Desired: Second master's degree; reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages; successful supervisory experience; experience with OCLC; knowledge of acquisitions, serials control, and cataloging modules of Innovative Interfaces library system. REFERENCE/GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN--AVAILABLE JULY 1, 1996. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides reference service as well as student and faculty instruction in the use of information resources, with special responsibility for federal information resources. Develops and conducts training sessions for library reference personnel in the use of print/non-print government sources, and creates point-of-use guides. Participates in the library liaison program, collection development/profiling, and evaluation of services. Reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Three to five years of professional library experience; demonstrated knowledge of government sources; knowledge of general reference sources and services; experience with CD-ROM applications, Internet tools, and PC applications; demonstrated instruction skills and knowledge of current developments in public services. Desired: Second master's degree. SALARY /APPOINTMENT: All are ten-month, tenure-track appointments at the Assistant Librarian level with salary from $35,000/annually, depending on degrees and experience. TIAA/CREF retirement program; comprehensive medical insurance; 20 days vacation and established holidays; generous sick leave; assistance with moving expenses; support for professional development; no state or local income taxes. The successful candidates will participate in collection development and library instruction, as assigned, in addition to primary duties, and in the governance structure of the Libraries' faculty. The successful candidates must hold ALA/MLS; have a minimum of three-years' professional experience in an academic or research library by July 1, 1996; show evidence of ability to work both independently and as a member of a team; demonstrate effective written and oral communication, training, planning and problem-solving skills; demonstrate the ability to meet requirements for faculty promotion and tenure; and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States pursuant to the U.S. Immigration Laws. APPLICATIONS: Review of applications begins Jan. 15, 1996, and will continue until filled. Submit application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: V. Louise Saylor, Chair, Search Committee, EWU Libraries, MS-84, 816 F St., Cheney, WA 99004-2423. The Libraries have total holdings of approximately 2 million volumes, with 4600 current subscriptions, and an FDLP selective depository at 65%, in a dynamic mix of print, microform, and electronic formats. The Libraries support the University's mission to provide excellent education to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in a comprehensive university. Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged.
