Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 09:11:11 -0500
From: Janet Addison <jan@OMNI.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
Subject: Job Posting

Catalog Librarian

Purdue University Libraries

Responsibilities: Contributes to planning and process improvement for
the department and functions in a leadership role during the
planning and implementation of the libraries' new integrated
online system.  Serves as a resource person for clerical copy
catalogers and database maintenance staff in matters relating to
cataloging and authorities.  Responsible for original and complex
copy cataloging of monographs and serials in all subject areas and
formats, including electronic resources; bibliographic problem
resolution; and authority control.  Serves as a resource person to
all library faculty, administrative/professional and clerical staff
in matters relating to cataloging and database maintenance policies
and procedures.  Participates in library committees, teams, and
task forces as required.  Participates in the development of
cataloging policies and procedures.  Reports to the Head of Technical
Services.

Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; cataloging
experience in an academic or research library; reading knowledge of
one or more modern foreign languages.

Desired qualifications: Ability to work effectively in a changing
organization and to provide leadership in the transition to a
networked environment.  Familiarity with the role of the cataloger's
workstation in technical services operations.  Good communication
and interpersonal skills; good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong service orientation.  Experience in training staff.  Two
years professional experience in an academic or research library;
reading knowledge of western European languages and/or Russian;
working knowledge of AACR cataloging rules, LC rule interpretations,
LC subject headings, authority practices, MARC formats and CONSER
standards.  Demonostrated experience with one of the national
bibliographic utilities (OCLC preferred) and local integrated system.
Familiarity with Dewey Decimal Classification.  Familiarity with ANSI
holdings standards.

Salary: $26,000 and up, depending upon qualifications.

Status and benefits: Exempt professional.  Appointment on a fiscal
year basis, with annual vacation of 22 working days.  Flexible benefit
programs with open enrollments annually.  Group life, medical, and
disability insurance programs are in effect, as are TIAA/CREF and
Social Security coverage.

Application process: Please send a statement of interest, resume, and
the names of three references to: Thomas L. Haworth, Personnel
Administrator, Purdue University Libraries, 1530 Stewart Center,
Room 265, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1530.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by
January 15, 1998. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.