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Positions open: serials & metadata (Michigan State University) SERIALST Moderator 25 Jul 2003 16:01 UTC

Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:47:39 -0400
From: "Wen-Ying Lu" <luw@msu.edu>
Cc: mayers@mail.lib.msu.edu
Subject: positions open: serials & metadata (Michigan State University)

Dear Colleagues,

We have 2 new positions open.  Please see the descriptions below for
details.

Wen-ying Lu
Catalog Librarian and Linguistics Bibliographer
100 Library
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1048
NEW Tel.  517-432-6123 ext. 191
FAX: 517-353-8969
e-mail: luw@mail.lib.msu.edu

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TITLE:  Catalog and Reference Librarian, Serials, Librarian I, LIB 117

DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager of the Bibliographic Enhancement
Team, catalogs materials in all formats with no copy or inadequate copy.
Print and electronic serials will be the primary focus.  Provides
leadership in cataloging issues; remains current in national cataloging
policies and issues; participates in development of local practices and
workflow.  The MSU Libraries is a member of the Program for Cooperative
Cataloging, contributes NACO records to the national authority file, and
is a participant in the CONSER Publications Pattern Initiative.  This
librarian will also participate approximately quarter-time in Main Library
Reference, providing some combination of desk, chat, and email services.
Librarians participate in professional development and research activities
and serve on library and university committees as elected or assigned.
Other appropriate duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program;
foreign language expertise; excellent oral and written communication
skills;  ability to be flexible in a dynamic and changing environment;
ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students, and staff;
ability to work independently as well as part of a team; ability to
prioritize and balance various unit needs; attention to detail;
preparation and commitment to engage in scholarly activities consistent
with a librarian appointment;  capacity and commitment to engage
independently in continuing professional development.

Desired: Expertise in French.

CAMPUS AND LIBRARIES:  Michigan State University Libraries serve more than
4,000 faculty and academic staff, 34,000 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate
and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres.  The
Main Library and 10 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4.5
million volumes.  East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000
located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.

COMPENSATION: Minimum $40,000.  MSU provides generous fringe benefits.

Closing Date:  Applications received prior to August 29, 2003 will receive
priority consideration.  Applications will be accepted until this position
is filled.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and
the names and addresses of three references to:  Carole Armstrong,
Libraries Human Resources, Michigan State University Libraries, 100
Library, East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 or fax them to:  (517) 353-8577,
attention Diane.  For information about this job search, e-mail
mayers@pilot.msu.edu, please include the LIB number from the top of the
posting.

For more information about Michigan State University Libraries, visit our
website at: http://www.lib.msu.edu/

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable
accommodation.  Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Institution.

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TITLE:  Catalog and Reference Librarian, Metadata, Librarian I, LIB 238

DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager of the Bibliographic Enhancement
Team, catalogs materials in all formats with no copy or inadequate copy.
Providing metadata for digital files and other resources will be the
primary focus.  Provides leadership in cataloging issues, including
knowledge of metadata languages, such as HTML, EAD, XML and TEI, and their
applications to Web and other resources; remains current in national
cataloging policies and issues; participates in development of local
practices and workflow.  Works closely with the MSU Digital and Multimedia
Center.  The MSU Libraries is a member of the Program for Cooperative
Cataloging, contributes NACO records to the national authority file, and
is a participant in the CONSER Publications Pattern Initiative.  This
librarian will also participate approximately quarter-time in Main Library
Reference, providing some combination of desk, chat, and email services.
Librarians participate in professional development and research activities
and serve on library and university committees as elected or assigned.
Other appropriate duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program;
foreign language expertise; excellent oral and written communication
skills;  ability to be flexible in a dynamic and changing environment;
ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students, and staff;
ability to work independently as well as part of a team; ability to
prioritize and balance various unit needs; attention to detail;
preparation and commitment to conduct independent scholarship consistent
with a librarian appointment;  capacity and commitment to engage
independently in continuing professional development.

Desired:  Knowledge of metadata issues and applications.

CAMPUS AND LIBRARIES:  Michigan State University Libraries serve more than
4,000 faculty and academic staff, 34,000 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate
and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres.  The
Main Library and 10 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4.5
million volumes.  East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000
located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.

COMPENSATION:  Minimum salary is $40,000.  Michigan State University
provides generous fringe benefits.

Closing Date:  Applications received prior to August 29, 2003 will receive
priority consideration.  Applications will be accepted until this position
is filled.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and
the names and addresses of three references to:  Carole Armstrong,
Libraries Human Resources, Michigan State University Libraries, 100
Library, East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 or fax them to:  (517) 353-8577,
attention Diane.  For information about this job search, e-mail
mayers@msu.edu, please include the LIB number from the top of the posting.

For more information about Michigan State University Libraries, visit our
website at: http://www.lib.msu.edu/

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable
accommodation.  Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Institution.