Newspaper Cataloger Positions CBSR@UCRVMS.BITNET 09 Apr 1992 22:27 UTC
2 positions, 85 lines: ------------------------ (1) LONG AD FOR NEWSPAPER CATALOGER Univ. of Calif., Riverside, Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research manages four major projects of international significance. One of these, the California Newspaper Project (CNP), is part of a nationwide scheme to provide a complete record of surviving newspapers published in this country. NEWSPAPER CATALOGER FOR THE CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PROJECT; LIBRARIAN APPOINTMENT SALARY RANGE: $35,038-38,496. ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN I - III. POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is located at the California State Library in Sacramento and reports to the Assistant Director for the California Newspaper Project, Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research, University of California, Riverside. Responsibilities include performing original and copy cataloging of newspapers in OCLC, in accordance with AACR2, LC rule interpretations, the CONSER Editing Guide, USNP Newspaper Cataloging and Union Listing Manual and the California Newspaper Project. Initially, the position will catalog newspapers on microfilm in the collection of the State Library of California; subsequently, the position will conduct fieldwork and cataloging of newspapers in the northern portion of the state. The position will also evaluate microfilm for preservation and complete condition reports. The position will supervise a Library Assistant in the creation of union list records in OCLC and in other assigned duties. The position will assume additional responsibilities relative to the mission of the project. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent. Cataloging experience. Preferred: Cataloging experience using the MARC serials format and AACR2; experience with OCLC, as well as database software. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages, preferably Spanish, Chinese or other languages of newspapers in California. Send letter of application, resume, and list of three professional references to: Professor Henry Snyder, Director, Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research, University of California, 016-Rivera Library, Riverside, CA 92521-0154 From: University of California, Riverside, 016-Rivera Library, Riverside, CA 92521-0154 -- Center for Bibliographical Studies (714) 787-5841 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) LONG AD FOR NEWSPAPER CATALOGER Univ. of Calif., Riverside, Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research manages four major projects of international significance. One of these, the California Newspaper Project (CNP), is part of a nationwide scheme to provide a complete record of surviving newspapers published in this country. NEWSPAPER CATALOGER FOR THE CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PROJECT; LIBRARIAN APPOINTMENT SALARY RANGE: $28,668-31,596. ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN I - III. POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position reports to the Assistant Director for the California Newspaper Project, Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research, University of California, Riverside. Responsibilities include performing original and copy cataloging of newspapers in OCLC, and reviewing cataloging copy for adherence to standards established by AACR2, LC rule interpretations, the CONSER Editing Guide, the USNP Newspaper Cataloging and Union Listing Manual and the California Newspaper Project. The position will assist in the review of union list records keyed by staff at Riverside. The position will conduct field work and cataloging of newspapers in the southern portion of the state; this responsibility will assume increasing prominence as the project progresses. The position will assume additional responsibilities relative to the mission of the project. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA accredited library school or foreign equivalent, including coursework in cataloging. Ability to work well with colleagues and with the public. Preferred: Cataloging experience using the MARC serials format and AACR2, experience with OCLC, as well as database software. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages, preferably Spanish, Chinese or other languages of newspapers in California. Send letter of application, resume, and list of three professional references to: Professor Henry Snyder, Director, Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research, University of California, 016-Rivera Library, Riverside, CA 92521-0154 From: University of California, Riverside, 016-Rivera Library, Riverside, CA 92521-0154 -- Center for Bibliographical Studies (714) 787-5841