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Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003
From: Joanne Deeken (Univ. of Tennessee) <deeken_at_aztec.lib.utk.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
This is for a Technical Services/Catalog position, but our acquisitions and
cataloging units are functionally combined. Therefore, I'm sending the job
ad to this list. Please note that our first review of applicants begins
shortly, so please apply quickly! The University of Tennessee is a great
place to work!
JoAnne Deeken
Catalog Librarian: The University of Tennessee Libraries is seeking a
forward-thinking and people-oriented cataloging librarian to join its
Technical Services and Digital Access Department. The Department consists
of six professionals and 25 paraprofessionals in five units: Acquisitions,
Cataloging, Digital Access, Serials, and Technical Support. New graduates
are encouraged to apply.
Members of the Technical Services and Digital Access Department value:
· Providing quick turnaround from order to availability. We have
reduced our cataloging backlog to fewer than 200 items by providing
extensive cross-training throughout the team and by outsourcing some new
cataloging. The Team processes about 45,000 volumes annually.
· Combining traditional and innovative methods of providing
intellectual access. The Department participates in Internet cataloging,
the CORC project, electronic theses and dissertations, creating metadata
for the Digital Library and other electronic resource initiatives.
· Accomplishing goals through librarians and paraprofessional staff
working collegially. Paraprofessionals do most cataloging, including
special formats and foreign language materials, using available copy or
providing original cataloging.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
· Be a coach, teacher, and mentor to a talented staff of cataloging
paraprofessionals.
· Serve as a subject librarian in an area of interest and expertise.
· Participate in implementing a new integrated library system.
· Maintain awareness of current cataloging issues and technologies
through supported professional development.
· Participate in setting local cataloging policies and procedures.
· Create original cataloging records.
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited Master’s degree; working knowledge
of cataloging tools, standards, and a major bibliographic utility;
demonstrated interest in the application of technology to the principles
and practices of bibliographic control; the ability to interact positively
and productively with library colleagues, the ability to work quickly and
accurately in a production-oriented environment. Successful completion of
at least one graduate level cataloging course or one year (professional or
paraprofessional) cataloging experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Cataloging experience greater than the minimum
requirement; foreign language knowledge; experience in the organization of
electronic resources and the use of non-MARC metadata schemes. Salary and
Benefits: Appointment at rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with
minimum salary of $35,000 or $42,000, respectively. Faculty rank and
status; twelve-month, tenure-track appointment. Library faculty must meet
University requirements for promotion and tenure. Excellent benefits
include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan or TIAA/CREF
with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University;
optional group health and life insurance plans. Tuition remission is
available for all university employees; partial undergraduate tuition
remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.
Review of applications will begin: March 17, 2003 until the position is
filled. Send letter of application, a current resume, and the names,
addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent
references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support Services, 1015
Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax 865/974-4696.
Additional information about this position and the UT community is available
at http://toltec.lib.utk.edu/~lss/search/cataloglib.html. The University of
Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution
in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.
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