PRINCIPAL CATALOG LIBRARIAN

The Principal Cataloger will coordinate original and copy cataloging
efforts for the Appalachian State University Library, including:
supervision and training of four copy catalogers and one government
documents assistant;  coordination of authority control and bibliographic
maintenance; and planning special projects and bibliographic database
enhancements in a university consortium environment.  The Principal
Cataloger will participate in original cataloging in all formats such as
monographs, serials, non-print materials and kits for the Instructional
Materials Center, and will train and coordinate the other faculty in the
catalog unit.  The cataloging function is part of the Materials Processing
Team which also includes serials, acquisitions, and material preparation
functions.  Library faculty are expected to take leadership roles within
the library and university and to participate in professional service and
scholarship. The Principal Cataloger serves on the Information
Organization Team and on the WNCLN Network Bibliographic Committee, and
may serve on other teams as well.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of five years professional experience as a cataloger
in an academic library, including professional experience with original
cataloging. Ability to manage change and work in a team environment.
Working knowledge of:  MARC formats and AACR2; Library of Congress and
Dewey Decimal classification schemes; automated bibliographic control
systems; and online library systems.  Commitment to enhancing the online
public access catalog through new and imaginative ways of providing
information and to staying abreast of current trends in technical
services.  Master's Degree from ALA-accredited school.  Must have
excellent written and oral communication skills and strong service
orientation.  Commitment to professional service and scholarship.

PREFERRED: Experience in supervising and coordinating cataloging staff
members, second advanced degree strongly preferred; experience or training
in working in a multi-cultural environment; and experience in working with
the Innovative Interfaces system.

Appalachian State University is located in western North Carolina, in the
historic college town of Boone, nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge
Mountains.  Appalachian has a student enrollment of 12,100 students and
offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 190 majors. It is a
part of The University of North Carolina system.  Library holdings include
more than 713,000 books and bound periodicals, about 6,000 current
periodical, newspaper and serial titles, and almost 1.4 million
microforms.  Appalachian is a member of SOLINET and the Western North
Carolina Library Network, a consortium of three state universities sharing
an Innovative Interfaces, Inc. system, document delivery by van, and an
UnCover gateway.  The position is tenure-track and is available March 1,
1998.  For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, a
second advanced degree is required.  Salary and rank are commensurate with
qualifications.  Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the
names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
     Dr. Mary Reichel, University Librarian
     Belk Library
     Appalachian State University
     Boone, NC 28608.

Completed applications must be received by January 12, 1998.  Appalachian
is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and is committed to
hiring women and minorities.