Catalog Librarian

The University of Nevada, Reno Libraries seek a Catalog Department team
member to catalog materials received by the university and community
college libraries in Northern Nevada.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include original and complex
copy cataloging of print and electronic resources, with emphasis on
serials; establishing local serials cataloging standards and procedures
for print and electronic resources; serving as trainer and resource person
for serials copy cataloger; assisting with quality control and problem
solving in Catalog Department; participating in collection development
program. Reports to the Director of Technical Services.

Qualifications:  ALA accredited M.L.S.  Two years professional cataloging
experience, with significant experience in cataloging serials. Thorough
knowledge of AACR2r, USMARC formats, LCSH, LC classification system, and
standard authority control procedures. Experience with a bibliographic
utility and local library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces. Strong
analytical and communication skills. Evidence of initiative, flexibility,
attention to productivity, and ability to work creatively in an academic
environment. Knowledge of current trends in cataloging and evidence of
contribution to the library profession.

Salary: 12 month tenure track faculty position at rank of Assistant
Professor; minimum $37,500.

Fringes: TIAA/CREF and other retirement options; 24 working days vacation
per year; generous sick leave. No state income tax.

The Environment:  The University of Nevada, Reno is a dynamic land-grant
institution with 12,000 students enrolled in 74 baccalaureate, 64 master,
and 24 doctoral degree programs.  The University is situated in Reno, a
metropolitan area of 250,000, which is conveniently located only an hour
from Lake Tahoe and four hours from San Francisco.

Applications:  Please send resume and names and addresses of three
references to:

                           Janita Jobe
        Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services
             University of Nevada, Reno Libraries/322
                       Reno, NV 89557-0044

Review of applications will begin December 6, 1996.  Selection will be
made by the Dean of Libraries, subject to the approval of the President,
from a group of top candidates selected by a screening committee.

The University of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental
disability, and in accordance with University policy, sexual orientation,
in any program or activity it operates. University of Nevada employs only
United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the
United States.