SERIALS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES CATALOG LIBRARIAN,   Tulane University.
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library seeks a dedicated cataloger to join the
Technical Services Division.   The division consists of 26 support staff
and 8 librarians.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reporting to the Head of Cataloging, the Serials and
Electronic Resources Cataloger is responsible for cataloging serials and
electronic resources; provides maintenance for bibliographic linkages to
electronic resources; serves as resource person for serials and
electronic resources.   Performs original and complex copy cataloging of
serials and electronic resources in all formats and languages, using
international cataloging standards.   Contributes records as part of the
Program for Cooperative Cataloging, including CONSER.    Serves as the
Technical Services resource person for serials and electronic resources
cataloging; resolves serials and electronic resources cataloging
problems referred by other library staff; provides training for
cataloging of serials and electronic resources.   Cataloging is
completed using OCLC Connexion, Ex Libris Voyager, LC's Cataloger's
Desktop, and other electronic cataloging tools.   Participates in
policy-making processes relating to cataloging.

REQUIREMENTS:  ALA-accredited MLS.    Minimum two years cataloging
experience that includes original cataloging as a professional cataloger
in an academic library.   Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of LC
classification, LCSH, LCRI, and the MARC 21 formats for bibliographic,
authority, and holdings data.   Excellent oral and written communication
skills; effective interpersonal skills; ability to function as a
contributing team member in a production-oriented environment; strong
service orientation; flexibility in adapting to changing organizational
priorities; strong analytical skills and organizational abilities.

PREFERRED:  Experience cataloging serials and/or electronic resources;
serials and electronic resources management familiarity; CONSER, BIBCO,
and/or NACO experience.   Knowledge of, or familiarity with, a European
language.

ENVIRONMENT:  Tulane University is an AAU institution located in
picturesque uptown New Orleans.  Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the
university's main library, an ARL research collection supporting
programs in the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences.

COMPENSATION:  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience.   Librarians have academic status, without tenure or faculty
rank, but in other respects receive the benefits of faculty members.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS will begin immediately, and continue until the
position is filled.   Qualified candidates submit a letter of
application, resume, and the names of three professional references.
Applications may also be submitted electronically to abacino@tulane.edu
or mail to:

Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

Attn: Andrea Bacino

Tulane University

7001 Freret St.

New Orleans, LA 70118-5682 USA

     Tulane University is an ADA/AA/EO Employer

Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply

Susanna S. Powers
Electronic Resources Management Librarian

Tulane University
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
7001 Freret St.
New Orleans, LA 70118-5682
voice 504.247.1819
fax 504.862.8556
http://library.tulane.edu