2 Job Announcements, 148 lines:
1. Associate University Librarian for Technical Services,
University of Oregon
2. Coordinator of Cataloging - Cleveland State University
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 15:34:56 -0700
From: Laine Stambaugh <LASTAMBA@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU>
Subject: Job Announcement
Comments: To: LIBPER-L@KSUVM.KSU.EDU, SERIALST@UVMVM.UVM.EDU,
INNOPAC@MAINE.MAINE.EDU, AUTOCAT@UBVM.CC.BUFFALO.EDU
ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES
RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Oregon is seeking
an experienced, dynamic individual to share leadership
of the UO Libraries, including coordination of technical
services functions. Manages five departments (Acquisitions,
Serials, Catalog, Preservation & Binding, and Interlibrary
Loan) with a total of approximately 49 staff, plus student
assistants. Monitors expenditures of materials budget of
approximately $4 million. Overall responsibility for
bibliographic control of library materials in all languages
and in all formats, including scores, sound recordings,
microforms, videotapes, software, maps, manuscripts, and
electronic resources. Overall responsibility for the Library's
participation in OCLC, which includes CJK and union listing.
Overall responsibility for the Library's preservation activities,
including in-house and commercial binding, physical processing,
conservation and repair. Overall responsibility for the
Library's interlibrary loan activities. Library-wide
responsibilities: collaborates with other members of library
administration in budgetary and personnel policy decisions;
and development, implementation, and evaluation of library
programs and services. May participate directly in library
instructional and collection development programs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree; six years
post-MLS progressively responsible technical services experience
in an academic library, including administrative responsibility
for at least one major technical services function; awareness
of current issues in technical services management and in the
application of technology to library programs and services;
experience with OCLC and familiarity with integrated library
systems; superior oral and written communication skills;
substantial record of contribution to the profession; excellent
interpersonal skills; collaborative management style; and
demonstrated ability to initiate and manage rapid change
in a complex organizational setting. Preferred: additional
graduate degree.
SALARY: $57,500 minimum. Appointment beyond the minimum salary
will be dependent upon qualifications, prior experience, and
academic rank. Benefits include a choice of medical/dental
plans (Blue Cross/Blue Shield or HMO options), several retirement
options, 22 vacation days, and low staff tuition rates for
continuing education. Partial funding and release time provided
for participation in regional and national conferences, and other
professional development opportunities.
EMPLOYMENT: Librarians have faculty status and privileges,
academic rank (Assistant Professor-Professor), and are non-tenure
track, with fixed-term, renewable contracts (two or three years,
depending on rank). Professional growth and service in keeping
with university and library standards for promotion and retention
is expected.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications received by 5:00 p.m.,
November 27, 1996 will receive priority consideration.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, risumi, and names, addresses, phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (including your
most current supervisor) to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Personnel
Librarian, 1299 University of Oregon Library, Eugene, OR 97403-1299.
(541) 346-1895; (541) 346-3485 (FAX).
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: The University of Oregon is an ARL library
which serves over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students and
760 full-time and 430 part-time faculty members. Its two million
volume collection serves as an important research facility for
scholars throughout the Northwest. The Library participates
in OCLC, NACO and SACO, and a statewide union catalog, and uses
the Innopac integrated system for all its operations. The Knight
Library (main library) recently was expanded and renovated, and
includes a state-of-the-art electronic classroom and a fully-equipped
information technology center. For more information about the
University and the Library, consult the following Web sites: (UO)
http://www.uoregon.edu/home.html, (UO Library) http://libweb.uoregon.edu/.
For more information about the library staff and the community of
Eugene, Oregon, consult: http://www.uoregon.edu/admnpers/libpers.html.
The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employment/ADA-compliant institution strongly committed to cultural
diversity. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control
Act of 1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986 will be
required to show proof of their identity and right to work in the
United States.
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 17:01:40 -0400
From: Lynette Johnson <l.johnson@CSU-E.CSUOHIO.EDU>
Subject: job posting for coordinator of cataloging -- please list
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"AUTOCAT@ubvm.bitnet" <AUTOCAT@ubvm.bitnet>,
"libjobs@infoserv.nlc-bnc.ca" <libjobs@infoserv.nlc-bnc.ca>,
"SERIALST@uvmvm.uvm.edu" <SERIALST@uvmvm.uvm.edu>
"g.lupone@csuohio.edu" <g.lupone@csuohio.edu>,
"h.york@popmail.csuohio.edu" <h.york@csu-e.csuohio.edu>
Coordinator of Cataloging
Cleveland State University invites applications for the position of
Coordinator of Cataloging.
The Coordinator of Cataloging is responsible for leadership in
implementing an innovative technical services model, the organization and
standards for bibliographic databases, oversight of outsourced cataloging
and authority control, copy cataloging, electronic transfer of
bibliographic data; liaison with Innovative, OhioLINK and vendors;
bibliographic database resource person for Library; original cataloging,
training and managerial duties as required.
Minimum qualifications: MSLS or equivalent degree from an accredited
library school; evidence of initiative, flexibility, and potential to
assume administrative/leadership responsibilities in a rapidly changing
environment; demonstrated knowledge of the latest technology related to
cataloging and the maintenance and transfer of bibliographic information;
two years working as a professional cataloger, including demonstrated
knowledge of standard cataloging, authority control, LC classification and
subject headings, bibliographic utilities; excellent oral and written
communications abilities, including strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: experience cataloging serials and non-print
formats; potential to assume responsibility for selection of materials and
faculty liaison.
Salary range: $31,000-$34,000, rank and salary depend on qualifications
and experience.
Applications must include: 1) letter of application addressing
qualifications; 2) resume, 3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three
references.
Send applications to Lynette Johnson, Cleveland State University Library,
RT 501, 1860 East 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
Application deadline: Oct. 28. Start date: Jan. 6, 1997.
