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Subject: Position annoucement - UNC Wilmington
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 08:36:02 -0400
From: Arlene Hanerfeld <hanerfelda@uncwil.edu>
SENIOR CATALOG LIBRARIAN
Randall Library, UNCW. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
is a
member institution of the University of North Carolina, and is
nationally
recognized for its marine sciences teaching and research programs, and
for
its strengths in arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing.
The
University is situated on a beautiful arboretum campus located in an
historic port city within five miles of the Atlantic Ocean. The
University
currently enrolls nearly 9,700 students with projected growth to reach
12,000 by 2005.
SENIOR CATALOG LIBRARIAN: (Pos #6561) Randall Library is seeking an
experienced catalog librarian with the ability to catalog in all
formats,
with an emphasis on electronic resources and serials. This individual
also
coordinates and supervises the cataloging activities of three (3) full
time
support staff, and is instrumental in maintaining and improving the
efficiency of a unit that processes approximately 18,000 volumes a year.
Also assists in staffing the Reference Desk four to six (4-6) hours per
week, including weekend rotation. The position is in the Technical
Services Unit and reports to the Associate University Librarian for
Technical & Collection Services.
REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited Master's degree in Library & Information
Science and at least three (3) years professional cataloging experience
including non-book cataloging and at least one (1) year supervisory
experience required. Requires excellent interpersonal/supervisory
skills
and the ability to work collegially with a total library staff of
forty-one
(41) to develop and provide outstanding library services. Excellent
analytical, communication, and organizational skills are required to
work
in a highly automated, rapidly changing environment. Experience
required
working with computing systems, an integrated library system, and a
bibliographic utility, preferably INNOPAC and OCLC. Required thorough
knowledge of AACR2, LC Subject Headings and Classification, USMARC, and
a
commitment to adhering to national cataloging rules and standards.
Ability
to serve at the reference desk and assist patrons in an academic library
setting required.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary $34,000 or commensurate with labor market.
Twelve month contract with faculty status (non-tenure track.) Generous
benefits package. TO APPLY FOR POSITION: Send letter and resume,
including
names of three references, to Beth Roberts, Secretary for Search
Committee
for Senior Catalog Librarian, Randall Library at UNCW, 601 South College
Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-3297. Review of applications will begin
November 15, 1999. UNCW is an affirmative action - equal opportunity
employer. Minorities and females are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Arlene Hanerfeld, Associate University Librarian for Technical &
Collection
Services
Randall Library, UNC Wilmington
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403-3297
hanerfelda@uncwil.edu
910 962-3691 (voice); 910 962-3078(fax)