Bibliographic Control Libn Position (fwd) Marcia Tuttle 03 Sep 1992 11:44 UTC
---------- Text of forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 11:48:00 CDT From: LYNCHF%VUCTRVAX.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu To: Multiple recipients of list SEREDIT <SEREDIT%UVMVM.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu> Subject: Bibliographic Control Libn Position VANDERBILT MEDICAL CENTER LIBRARY is looking for a dynamic, energetic and forward-looking individual to fill the following: POSITION: Bibliographic Control Librarian DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Head, Collections Management, and working closely with the Acquisitions Librarian, this position is responsible for the integrity of the library's bibliographic records in the local online NOTIS network (Acorn). This includes original and copy cataloging of all library materials and information resources in a variety of formats, as well as authority control for these records. The librarian establishes policies, goals, and objectives for the department; provides training in MARC formats and bibliographic records for library staff; and is the library's contact and liaison on matters of bibliographic control. QUALIFICATIONS: Required. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, or acceptable equivalent; relevant experience in cataloging or other technical services work. Desired. Strong science background; experience with automated cataloging or authority control; medical library and supervisory experience; familiarity with NLM Classification, MeSH, NOTIS, OCLC and microcomputers; certification by MLA's Academy of Health Information Professionals. ENVIRONMENT: The Medical Center Library contains around 170,000 volumes and has a staff of 37; its annual budget is $2.5 million. It serves a medical school, a nursing school, a teaching hospital and a variety of health science programs. The Medical Center has recentle management and utilization of information as a strategic priority. A new $12 million library is now under construction, as are a fiber optic backbone data network and a new patient care information system. Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges with an enrollment of over 9000. It is served by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library, which has a collection of 2 million volumes and a staff of 250. The library is highly automated with an online system based on NOTIS software and is an independent member of OCLC. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee, a major business and educational center in the mid-South, with a population of over one million in the metropolitan statistical area. COMPENSATION: Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience. Insured benefits and leave policies are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt University, including TIAA/CREF, Vanguard and VALIC retirement plan options. APPLICATIONS: To ensure first consideration, applications should be received by 18 September 1992, but applications will be considered until the position has been filled. Send letter of application and resume, with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: T. Mark Hodges, Director Medical Center Library Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee 37232-2340 Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.