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Vacancy Announcement: Electronic Resources Cataloger

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University of Colorado at Boulder
Electronic Resources Cataloger
The University Libraries invites applications from innovative professionals seeking a stimulating work environment in which to strategically explore the interplay of librarianship, scholarship, and professional service.  This position is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Head, Original Monographic Cataloging Unit.  The Cataloging Department performs most of the cataloging for the University Libraries and has just reorganized as part of Technical Services reorganization.  Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

The Electronic Resources Cataloger’s primary duties include original and some complex copy cataloging of electronic resources as well as monographic materials representing a variety of formats, languages, subjects, and levels of difficulty.  Cataloging is performed on OCLC and on Innovative Interfaces for inclusion in the local system.  Catalogers participate in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), including BIBCO, NACO and SACO, and OCLC ENHANCE. Standards in use include AACR2r, LCSH, and LC classification.  The Electronic Resources Cataloger participates in the Cataloging Department Management Group.

Requirements:  Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school by August 2002 with course work in cataloging and technical services, knowledge of MARC bibliographic and authorities formats, effective oral and written communication skills, potential for research and scholarly/professional achievement.

Desirable qualifications: Cataloging or cataloging-related experience, preferably in a research library; experience with a variety of materials (especially electronic resources and media), formats, and languages; familiarity with metadata standards; knowledge of issues and current trends in electronic resources cataloging; bibliographic knowledge of at least one modern, non-English European language; PCC experience; experience in application of library automation, including use of networks and local systems; evidence of research and scholarly/professional achievement.

Appointment:  The successful candidate with demonstrated accomplishments in research and creative work will be appointed as a full-time (12 month) Assistant Professor on the tenure track.  A successful candidate without significant professional experience and with promise in research who lacks an established scholarly record will be appointed as a Senior Instructor (non-tenure track) for two years, with transfer to the tenure track and promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor upon a successful review.  The department hopes to strengthen its diversity and anticipates hiring at the assistant professor level, but applicants at all levels will be considered.  Starting salary range will be $34,000-37,000.  Benefits include 22 working days vacation, 10 paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity, and research support.  Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leaves.

Application procedure:  Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  It is suggested that applications be on file with the search committee by April 5, 2002.  Send letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; resume; and names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to Scott Seaman, Associate Director for Administrative Services, University Libraries, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0184.  The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.