Librarian position posting: Cataloging Team Leader L.A. Scanlon 18 Apr 2005 14:56 UTC
(submitted by Lucinda Scanlon, Collection Management Librarian, Serials & Government Documents, MTSU) *PLEASE EXCUSE CROSS-POSTINGS* *PLEASE EXCUSE CROSS- POSTINGS* Position Open at Middle Tennessee State University Collection Management Librarian Cataloging Team Leader (#401090) Middle Tennessee State University is a Carnegie Doctoral Research Intensive University with over 21,000 students located 30 miles southeast of Nashville. The University is in the process of seeking a Phi Beta Kappa Chapter. As one of the fastest growing universities in the south, Middle Tennessee State University is a dynamic institution with a commitment to diversity, valuing excellent teaching and fostering initiatives in research and public service. The new university library lies at the heart of the MTSU educational experience. Responsibilities: Under general direction of the Coordinator for Collection Management, provide leadership, direction and guidance to four librarians and supervise three support staff for cataloging. Advise all personnel involved with cataloging in the library. Establish goals and priorities. Monitor all activities concerning the cataloging of the library's main collection such as original and copy cataloging of library resources, staff training, statistics, maintaining the integrity of the online catalog, and linking the catalog to Internet and electronic resources. Monitor standards for bibliographic records in the online catalog created by other units on campus. Work creatively and cooperatively to enhance and evaluate library programs and services, monitor new trends, and implement new initiatives & technology. Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited masters degree required at the time of hire; at least two years cataloging experience; excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to foster a team environment; ability to establish successful working relationships with faculty, staff, and students; ability to manage a variety of responsibilities; substantial cataloging knowledge including AACR2, MARC formats, OCLC, and metadata standards. Ability to meet promotion and tenure requirements and a commitment to professional development. (Preferred): Supervisory experience, knowledge of Voyager system, and knowledge of a foreign language. This is a 12-month tenure-track appointment with faculty rank. Salary and Benefits: Highly competitive salary, academic rank commensurate with qualifications. Generous benefits include paid State or TIAA/CREF retirement, 24 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Application Procedure: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please forward letter of application identifying the position number along with a resume, and the names of three references to William K. Black, Administrative Services Librarian, Walker Library, P.O. Box 13, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to appointment. Official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees and three letters of recommendation specific to the position will be required prior to an on- campus interview. For additional information : {http://www.mtsu.edu/~library/cathead.html" }http://www.mtsu.edu/~library/cathead.html , {http://www.mtsu.edu/~provost/vacant.htm#lib" }http://www.mtsu.edu/~provost/vacant.htm#lib