ELECTRONIC & CONTINUING RESOURCES CATALOGING COORDINATOR - EAST CAROLINA
UNIVERSITY

This is a twelve-month tenure track faculty position with a
comprehensive fringe benefits package. Professional achievement,
service, and research/creative activity are required for tenure and
promotion. Salary will be commensurate with candidate's experience and
professional achievement (minimum salary of $45,000). J.Y. Joyner
Library, East Carolina University is expanding its services to meet the
needs of a rapidly growing campus. This new position offers an
opportunity for an innovative service-oriented librarian to manage the
cataloging of the Library's electronic and continuing resources. The
position will report to the Assistant Director for Collections and
Technical Services. Individuals who have recently earned the MLS and who
have work history relevant to the position are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: Catalogs serials, electronic resources, and other
continuing resources in all formats; Supervises the Electronic &
Continuing Resources Cataloging group (3 staff); Monitors cataloging and
metadata standards development and LC changes in cataloging
practices/policies with regard to electronic and continuing resources;
analyzes impacts of these changes and determines and implements
appropriate changes in local practice; Coordinates the evaluation and
integration of MARC record collection sets and large subscription
packages into the catalog; Develops and manages cataloging workflows to
assure timely processing and continuous access to serials and
e-resources; Works collaboratively with Acquisitions and Collection
Management to resolve complex access issues; Participates in setting
goals, mentoring staff and encouraging teamwork in Collections &
Technical Services and in the Library; Works collaboratively with other
cataloging groups within the department to set policies and accomplish
tasks; Works collaboratively with technical and public services staff to
coordinate access to new resources across Joyner and Laupus Libraries;
Consults with public services staff to improve patron access to
electronic resources and serials; Contributes to the content of the
Collections & Technical Services web pages and wiki and supervises the
staff person responsible for maintaining these pages; Finalists will be
asked to make a presentation during the on-campus interview.

Academic Library Services (ALS) supports the campus community's mission
of teaching, research, and service. ALS is a member of the Association
of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), has an operating budget of
$8 million and a materials budget of $5.5 million, and employs a staff
of 109, including 35 faculty positions. It is a selective federal
depository library. Visit the Library's web site at
http://www.lib.ecu.edu for additional information.

ALS recognizes that diversity and respect for human differences within
the academy is a key source of intellectual vitality and innovative
spirit, and encourages genuine respect for individual backgrounds,
lifestyles, experiences, perspectives and opinions. ALS invites
candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively
and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. We seek
candidates who reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences,
cultures, perspectives and world views found within our university and
community.

ECU is a leader in the state in distance learning initiatives and holds
Doctoral/Research Universities status as defined by The Carnegie
Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree or international
equivalent in library or information science; Experience with
traditional and emerging cataloging standards/practices (AACR2rev, LCRI,
LCSH, MARC formats, etc.) for original and complex copy cataloging;
Experience with electronic resources cataloging; Demonstrated potential
and interest in serving in a supervisory capacity; Demonstrated
interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent leadership,
organizational, analytical and project management skills; Aptitude for
complex and detailed work; Ability to work independently, balance
priorities, set and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications: Additional graduate degree from an
appropriately accredited institution; Demonstrated supervisory
experience; Experience with e-resources in a medium-to-large academic or
public library; Experience with Serials Solutions products; Experience
with loading and batch processing of records; Familiarity with the
serials module of an integrated library system, especially SirsiDynix;
Familiarity with the cataloging module of an integrated library system,
especially SirsiDynix; Experience with cataloging traditional print
serials; Familiarity with link resolvers, discovery tools, ERMs, and
other current library technologies; Knowledge of current trends in
scholarly communication; Flexibility and initiative in enhancing service
in a changing environment

Special Instructions to Applicants: Screening of applications will begin
on Monday, December 8, 2008 and continues  until the position is filled.
Start date is negotiable. Please submit a letter of application; resume;
and names and addresses, postal and e-mail, of three current references
online. Additionally, please submit copies of transcripts by mail to:

Search Committee
Electronic & Continuing Resources Cataloging Coordinator
Ms. Mary Sweatte, Library Personnel Administrator
2400 Joyner Library
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Official transcripts for required degrees must be received prior to any
offer of employment.

Department Homepage http://www.lib.ecu.edu

ECU Statement East Carolina University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals
with disabilities.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability
Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).

Patrick Carr

Electronic & Continuing Resources Acquisitions Coordinator

1203 Joyner Library

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 27858-4353

email: carrp@ecu.edu

phone: 252-328-2266