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Subject: Job Ad/Cataloger, Serials
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 10:10:12 -0700
From: Wendy Baia <wendy.baia@spot.colorado.edu>
Reply-To: wendy.baia@spot.colorado.edu

CATALOGER, SERIALS
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Description: The University of Colorado at Boulder is seeking an
enthusiastic serials cataloger with strong organizational and
problem-solving skills. The primary duties include original and
difficult
copy cataloging, complex problem resolution and non-routine database
maintenance of serials and other continuing resources representing a
variety
of formats, languages, subjects, and levels of difficulty.  Cataloging
is
performed using OCLC and Innovative Interfaces for inclusion in the
local
system.  Standards in use include AACR2, LCSH, and LC classification.
Catalogers participate in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (NACO
and
SACO). This is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Head of
Serials Cataloging.  A significant part of the responsibilities of the
Serials Cataloger includes research/creative work and service, in
keeping
with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Requirements:  Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school;
knowledge of AACR2 and MARC bibliographic formats; familiarity with an
automated cataloging system and local online catalog; excellent
organizational and problem-solving skills; effective oral and written
communication skills; reading knowledge of one modern European language;
potential for research and scholarly/professional achievement.

Desirable qualifications: Cataloging experience, especially with serials
in
a variety of languages and formats, including electronic serials, or
serials
acquisitions experience, preferably in a research library; library
school
course work in cataloging and technical services; CONSER and NACO
experience; experience writing documentation for local procedures;
evidence
of research and scholarly/professional achievement.

Appointment and Salary:  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.  Minimum starting salary: $34,000 depending
on
experience.  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 process:  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 February 16, 2001.
Send letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for
the
position; resume; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references to Scott Seaman, Associate Director for Administrative
Services,
University Libraries, 184 UCB, 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.