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Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 15:43:47 -0700
From: Carol Kelley <ckelley_at_LIBR.UTEP.EDU>
Subejct: Position annoucement (Search Extended)
LIBRARIAN, DEPARTMENT HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS AND CATALOGING
(Search Extended)
Responsible for the oversight of two Technical Service areas: Acquisitions
and Cataloging. Responsible for day-to-day management of both areas,
including supervising staff, establishing and implementing procedures, and
monitoring workflow and output. Reviews all original cataloging, oversees
materials budget, interacts with book and serials vendors. Catalogs
materials as needed. Will participate in departmental and library-wide
projects. Is a member of the Department Heads Group.
REQUIRED: M.L.S. from an ALA accredited library school. Subject masters
degree desirable. Minimum three years of cataloging experience, in a
professional position, preferably in an academic library. Working
knowledge of all MARC formats, AACR2r, and LCSH/LC classification
schedules. Experience in electronic products, examples: OCLC, Cataloger's
Desktop, linking to additional utilities, bibliographic services from
vendor, ordering/payment services from vendors. Supervisory experience,
preferably of full-time staff. Familiarity with automated cataloging
systems. Must meet basic computer competencies. Serials cataloging
experience. Experience with name, subject, and series authority control.
Original cataloging of foreign language materials. Familiarity with national
issues and trends in cataloging, acquisitions, and developing online
catalogs. Budgeting experience. Monographic or serials acquisitions
experience.
SKILLS: Good interpersonal skills, with ability to interact successfully
with library patrons, professional colleagues, and all levels of staffing.
Good written and oral communications skills. Proficiency in use of online
cataloging skills and CD-ROM products. Microcomputer skills, especially
word processing and spreadsheets, desirable. Working knowledge of at least
one modern European non-English language, Spanish preferred. Ability to
plan and organize.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Minimum $47,000. Benefits include group medical/life
insurance and choice of retirement plans. Texas has no state income tax.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and the names/telephone
numbers of three references to Lydia Limas, Administrative Assistant,
University of Texas at El Paso, Library Administration Rm 316, El Paso,
Texas 79968-0582. Applications will be reviewed until the position is
filled.
The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation in employment
or the provision of services.
Carol M. Kelley
Associate University Librarian for Technical Services
UTEP Library
915-747-6718
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