Job: Catalog Librarian, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio MAURER, MARGARET 28 Apr 2008 18:47 UTC
Catalog Librarian - Kent State University Libraries and Media Services, Kent Campus Twelve month, full-time, non-tenure track position. Faculty rank of Assistant Professor. Reports to the Head, Catalog & Metadata Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs original cataloging and complex copy cataloging for serials and integrating resources in all formats. 2. Serves as a professional resource regarding issues of cataloging electronic resources, databases and serials; provides serials and integrating resources cataloging expertise on national and international cataloging standards. 3. Helps the serials team optimize access to serials. 4. Performs original cataloging for monographic resources in all formats. 5. Assists with complex copy cataloging for monographic resources in all formats. 6. Assists with other cataloging services, including rush cataloging services, as needs arise. 7. Participates in national cooperative cataloging programs as appropriate. 8. Participates in departmental planning and decision making. 9. Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees as appropriate. 10. Participates in special activities and projects as assigned. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: 1. ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS or MS in Library Science. 2. Minimum one year cataloging experience. 3. Knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, MARC21, CONSER and MFHD standards. 4. Familiarity with serials and integrating resources cataloging. 5. Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and prioritize work. 6. Ability to use judgment and exercise initiative with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience cataloging serials and integrating resources. 2. Experience cataloging following CONSER standards. 3. Interest in providing CONSER leadership. 4. Experience in the staff modules of an integrated library system such as Innovative Interfaces Inc. (III). Environment: The Kent State University Libraries has a collection of over 2 million volumes and holds membership in the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Kent State University is a founding member of OCLC and of OhioLINK (http://www.ohiolink.edu <http://www.ohiolink.edu/> ) Ohio's academic library consortium. Kent State University Libraries has OCLC Regular Enhance status and participates in the Name Authority Cooperative (NACO) program of the PCC. Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse work force. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply Submit: A letter of application addressing the required qualifications, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. Submit materials to: http://jobs.kent.edu <http://jobs.kent.edu/> Job # 997311 The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined beginning May 19, 2008. Margaret Maurer Associate Professor, Head, Catalog & Metadata Kent State University Libraries & Media Services 370 Library, P.O. Box 5910 Kent, OH 44242-0001 USA Editor, TechKNOW mbmaurer@kent.edu 330.672.1702