Position Announcement Marcia Tuttle 15 Mar 1993 05:08 UTC
Again, we are not able to identify the sender of this message. Please note the USPS address at the end of the message. -Marcia ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1993 23:13:48 -0500 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Serials Cataloger, George A. Smathers Library, University of Florida Responsibilities: Responsible for general serials cataloging in all subjects and formats, with particular emphasis on electronic journals and CD ROM products. Provides full level original subject and descriptive cataloging using AACR2 and LC classification and subject headings according to University of Florida cataloging policies and CONSER guidelines. Creates and maintains serials holdings records according to UF implementation of MARC Format for Holdings & Locations (MFHL) in LUIS, the NOTIS-based online system supported by the Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA), upgrades and authenticates existing catalog records to CONSER standards, and establishes authoritative forms of names using NACO standards. Assists in establishing policies and procedures and analysis of workflows, in particular those which coordinate UF serials processing with national standards and locally decentralized serials maintenance and processing. Solves complex serials cataloging problems, handles binding and holdings maintenance questions, and assists with training serials cataloging staff. Required: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited institution; excellent analytical skills and proven effectiveness in planning, setting priorities, and problem-solving; ability to work effectively in a complex academic research library environment; excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral; reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages, German preferred; ability to interact effectively with a wide range of faculty, library staff and students; one year minimum of serials experience; knowledge of AACR2, LC classification and subject headings, MARC formats, and use of an online cataloging system. Preferred: Proficiency in the use of computers for a broad range of applications; minimum one year of cataloging experience. Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications, minimum $24,000 for 12 months. Benefits: Faculty status. Twenty-two days vacation, thirteen days sick leave annually. TIAA/CREF or other retirement options, usual insurance benefits, no state or local income tax. Send letter of application with complete, recent resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references by May 17, 1993 to Mari Bussell, Library Personnel Officer, 370 Library West, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611.