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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2002
From: Carol Kelley (UTEP) <ckelley_at_LIBR.UTEP.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement
LIBRARIAN, DEPARTMENT HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS AND CATALOGING
Responsible for the oversight of two Technical Service areas: Acquisitions
and Cataloging. Responsible for management of both areas, including
supervising staff, establishing/implementing procedures, and monitoring
workflow and productivity. 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 team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: M.L.S. from an ALA accredited library school.
Minimum three years of cataloging experience, in a professional position,
preferably in an academic library. Supervisory experience, preferably of
full-time staff. Familiarity with automated cataloging systems. Must meet
basic computer competencies. Experience with name, subject, and series
authority control.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Subject masters degree desirable. Working
knowledge of all MARC formats, AACR2r, and LCSH/LC classification schedules.
Experience in the use of electronic tools such as: OCLC, Cataloger's
Desktop,
linking to additional utilities, bibliographic services from vendor, and
ordering/payment services from vendors. Experience with budgeting and
monographic or serials acquisitions. Familiarity with national issues and
trends in cataloging, acquisitions, and developing online catalogs. Working
knowledge of at least one foreign language, Spanish preferred.
SKILLS: Strong 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 using online
cataloging and CD-ROM products. Microcomputer skills, especially word
processing and spreadsheets, desirable. Ability to plan and organize.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a commuter campus, with over 16,000
students and 900 faculty members. The modern, six-floor library building
houses a centralized collection of over one million volumes. Staff consists
of 24 professionals, 46 support staff, and 108 student assistants. El Paso,
located on the U.S. Mexico border, offers a unique bi-cultural environment,
low cost of living, year-round sunshine, mild winter climate, beautiful
mountain sunrises and sunsets, and provides easy access to Mexico, New
Mexico
and Arizona.
More information about the Library and the University may be found at the
Library's Home page: http://libraryweb.utep.edu/
SALARY/BENEFITS: Minimum $49,000. 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.
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.
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Received on Thu Jun 13 2002 - 09:35:04 UTC