SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary
TITLE/RANK: Catalog Librarian, Assistant or Associate Professor
JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Director of Technical Services, performs original and complex adaptive cataloging of print and non-print materials, including electronic resources, according to national standards including Dublin Core. May assist in the creation of digital collections, including supplying metadata. Develops comprehensive bibliographic descriptions, assigns subject headings and classification numbers according to Library of Congress practice, supervises maintenance of holdings input into OCLC and Voyager. The incumbent will also participate in achieving departmental and library goals and participate in library committees. Primary Responsibilities: Performs original and adaptive cataloging in all formats, including serials, utilizing OCLC, CONTENTdm and Voyager. Participates in retrospective conversion projects. Resolves database maintenance problems and provides training, direction and support to paraprofessional staff in performing cataloging and maintenance routines. Maintains knowledge of current cataloging practices and automated bibliographic access. Participates in developing, teaching, and implementing cataloging policies and procedures. All LIS faculty and staff are responsible for working collaboratively to achieve University and LIS goals and objectives.
SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS AND THREE CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS OR EMAIL: lscatur@siue.edu.
Catalog Librarian Search Committee
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Lovejoy Library, Campus Box 1063
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1063
As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. Applications from women and minority groups are especially encouraged.
SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans will not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.