2 cataloging positions at CRL (Kristine Smets) Marcia Tuttle 30 Jun 1994 17:06 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 30 Jun 1994 12:21:29 -0500 From: Kristine Smets <smets@UHURU.UCHICAGO.EDU> To: Multiple recipients of list SEREDIT <SEREDIT@uvmvm.uvm.edu> Subject: 2 cataloging positions at CRL THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH LIBRARIES SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS 1) POSITION: Cataloger for Foreign Newspaper Cataloging Project (CJK) AVAILABLE: Oct. 1, 1994-Sept. 30, 1995 JOB SUMMARY: Catalogs newspapers in both hard copy and microform in most major languages, especially in Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Assists Circulation and Acquisitions Departments with cataloging questions and difficult searches. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Library Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge of contemporary cataloging rules and procedures, including use of appropriate bibliographic tools. Thorough knowledge of procedures related to major bibliographic on-line utilities (e.g. OCLC, RLIN). Knowledge of foreign languages, especially Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. Ability to work independently and to organize own work within departmental priorities. Prior cataloging or pre-professional technical services experience highly desirable. Prior experience with a cataloging databasa (e.g. OCLC) mandatory. SALARY GRADE: Salary grade 10, $23,100-$34,600 annually, appointment level depending on experience and qualifications. WORK WEEK: 37.5 hours per week. APPLY TO: Interested person should apply in writing to: Lyn Whittington, The Center for Research Libraries, 6050 South Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637. 2) POSITION: Cataloger for Foreign Newspaper Cataloging Project (Slavic) AVAILABLE: Oct. 1, 1994-Sept. 30, 1995 JOB SUMMARY: Catalogs newspapers in both hard copy and microform in most major languages, especially in Russian and other East European languages. Assists Circulation and Acquisitions Departments with cataloging questions and difficult searches. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Library Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge of contemporary cataloging rules and procedures, including use of appropriate bibliographic tools. Thorough knowledge of procedures related to major bibliographic on-line utilities (e.g. OCLC, RLIN). Knowledge of foreign languages, especially Russian and other East European languages. Ability to work independently and to organize own work within departmental priorities. Prior cataloging or pre-professional technical services experience highly desirable. Prior experience with a cataloging databasa (e.g. OCLC) mandatory. SALARY GRADE: Salary grade 10, $23,100-$34,600 annually, appointment level depending on experience and qualifications. WORK WEEK: 37.5 hours per week. APPLY TO: Interested person should apply in writing to: Lyn Whittington, The Center for Research Libraries, 6050 South Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS SUBMITTED BY: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kristine Smets The Center for Research Libraries 6050 South Kenwood (312) 955 4545 Chicago, IL 60637 e-mail: smets@uhuru.uchicago.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------