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The University of Nevada Reno Libraries seeks an innovative,
enthusiastic and service-oriented catalog librarian to join us during a
period of unprecedented growth and excitement. The University Libraries
will move into a beautiful new facility opening in August 2008. The
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center <http://www.knowledgecenter.unr.edu/>
(www.knowledgecenter.unr.edu) will be one of the most technologically
advanced libraries in the country. Computing and information
technologies and support, combined with the latest multimedia tools and
the resources of the University Libraries, will be housed in a physical
environment designed for comfort, efficiency, and collaboration.
As a member of the Metadata and Cataloging Department, this position
performs original cataloging for monographs, serials, and integrating
resources in all formats, with a keen interest in broader issues of
bibliographic control particularly as applied to discovery and access
tools and to integrated library systems. Minimum qualifications include
an M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA accredited program, two years of
recent, original cataloging experience, thorough knowledge of AACR2r,
MARC21 bibliographic and authority formats, LCSH, LC classification
system, and standard authority control procedures, cataloging experience
with a bibliographic utility and integrated library system and knowledge
of current trends in access to print and digital information and
emerging metadata standards and schema, such as Dublin Core, MODS and
XML.
This is a tenure-track, academic faculty position with a salary between
$56,733-$87,281 DOE and includes 24 leave days annually, generous sick
leave, and full benefits packages. The University accepts only
electronic applications. A letter of application addressing the
requirements of the position, resume, and three professional references
are required. For more information about the position responsibilities,
qualifications, and benefits and to apply, please go to
http://www.library.unr.edu/jobs/kcprojobs.html. To assure consideration,
applications must be received by Monday, April 21, 2008.
Lou Amestoy, Search Chair
Coordinator, Cataloging & Database Maintenance
University Libraries
University of Nevada Reno
Email: amestoy_at_unr.edu
Received on Tue Mar 11 2008 - 13:04:11 EDT