Position Announcement (Search Reopened)

Serials and Electronic Resources Cataloger/Unit Head
Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Track
The Valley Library
Oregon State University

Oregon State University Libraries seek an innovative and dynamic
librarian at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Track
for the position of Serials and Electronic Resources Cataloger.
Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, this position will
provide original cataloging of web resources and serials in all
formats; maintain a high-level knowledge of cataloging standards and
practices; be responsible for the management and effective operation
of the Serials Cataloging Unit (4 FTE); and consult with public
services staff to improve patron access to electronic resources and
serials.

As tenure-track faculty members, OSU librarians participate in faculty
governance and university services and engage in research and
professional development by publishing and reporting in professional
journals, presenting at national and regional meetings, and taking a
leadership role in library or academic societies and organizations.

The OSU Libraries enhance and support the university's instructional
and research programs with traditional and innovative services and
collections. The libraries' collections include over 1.5 million
printed volumes and access to over 28,000 electronic and print
journals.

OSU is one of only two American universities to hold the Land-, Sea-,
Sun- and Space-Grant designations and is the only Oregon institution
recognized for its "very high research activity" (RU/VH) by the
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.  OSU is comprised
of 11 academic colleges with strengths in natural resources, earth
dynamics and sustainability, life sciences, entrepreneurship and the
arts and sciences.  OSU has facilities and/or programs in every county
in the state, including 12 regional experiment stations, 41 county
extension offices, a branch campus in Bend, a major marine science
center in Newport, and a range of programs and facilities in Portland.
OSU is Oregon's largest public research university, conducting more
than 60 percent of the research funded throughout the state's
university system.

OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated in
the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches,
lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast
Ranges, and the urban amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are
all within a 100 mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 15,700
undergraduate and 3,400 graduate students are enrolled at OSU,
including 2,600 U.S. students of color and 950 international students.

The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity,
multiculturalism and community. We actively engage in recruiting and
retaining a diverse workforce and student body that include members of
historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a
welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding
leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and
enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.

Qualifications:

Required:  An M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution or a foreign
equivalent degree. Minimum of 1-3 years of serials and electronic
resources cataloging experience. Strong technical skills and
problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of and working experience with
AACR2r, LCRIs, MARC formats and Library of Congress subject headings
and classification system. Ability to work independently and
collaboratively. Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately
in a service and production-oriented environment. Excellent oral and
written communication skills.

Preferred:  Successful management or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of and working experience with national serials cataloging
standards (CONSER).  Experience with government documents. Experience
with the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system and OCLC
Connexion. Experience with any of the following metadata standards:
Dublin Core, XML, OAI, MODS or METS. Experience with initiatives to
enhance access to digital resources. Experience with OpenURL protocol
and link resolvers. Experience with electronic resource management and
workflow. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing
diversity.

 Employment Conditions:

Full-time, 12 month, annual (Assistant/Associate Professor) tenure
track appointment at a professorial rank commensurate with
qualification.  Minimum salary of $40,008 annually plus medical,
dental, and life insurance are available; staff tuition fee privileges
for employee or a dependent at an Oregon University System school
(restrictions apply).  This position earns 15 hours of vacation and 8
hours of sick leave each month.

Application Procedure and Deadline:

Submit a letter of application which addresses qualifications and
interest in the position, current resume and the names, addresses,
phone numbers and email addresses of three references to:

Brenda Marcum
121 Valley Library
Corvallis, OR  97331-4501
Phone: 541/737-3768; Fax: 541/737-3453
Email: Brenda.Marcum@oregonstate.edu

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by
September 15, 2006.

Oregon State University is an AA/EO employer and has a policy of being
responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.