Questia Media is a Pre-IPO (and well funded) Internet startup company
located in Houston, Texas. We are building an online research service for
undergraduate college students in the liberal arts. We are offering a
unique and outstanding opportunity for an experienced academic librarian to
contribute to the creation of a dynamic digital library system to support
the information needs of the twenty-first century. We are searching for
experienced and visionary librarians to join our fast growing team. We
have an immediate need for the following:
CATALOG LIBRARIAN
Under the general direction of the Catalog Management Librarian, the
Catalog Librarian will assist in cataloging operations in a highly
energetic and changing environment.
Responsibilities may include the following:
- Participate actively in the formulation of cataloging and technical
services policies
- Set goals and establish priorities and workflow
- Assist in quality control and problem-solving activities
- Supervise a copy cataloging staff
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- MLS degree from an ALA-credited institution
- 2-3 years academic library experience
- Knowledge of cataloging and automated systems
- Experience with MARC21, national cataloging standards, authority control,
and one of the national bibliographic utilities, preferably OCLC
- Experience in cataloging electronic materials, and interpretation of the
Library of Congress subject headings and classification
- Active involvement in academic library professional associations and/or
scholarly societies and associations
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to be effective as a member of a multifunctional team
- Good problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to manage concurrent and multiple tasks, projects and priorities
in a fast-paced environment
******For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to
jobs_at_questia.com or fill out our an on-line application at www.questia.com.
Our benefits include stock option, 401K, flexible work schedule, and a
"wear what's clean" dress code.*****
SUBMIT RESUMES TO JOBS_at_QUESTIA.COM
Received on Mon Sep 11 2000 - 14:08:41 EDT