Job Opening - Maine Newspaper Project Janet E. Roberts 03 Nov 1994 02:17 UTC
We didn't have much response to our first attempt, so we're trying again! If you know anyone who might be interested, please spread the word. Thanks! SERIALS CATALOGER FOR THE MAINE NEWSPAPER PROJECT (LIBRARIAN II) Opening Date: November 1, 1994 Closing Date: December 16, 1994 This is a 22-month professional cataloging position to provide OCLC/CONSER original serials cataloging, name authority control, and holdings information for approximately 1500 Maine newspaper titles as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities Maine Newspaper Project. Responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling activities required increating cataloging and holdings records for the Project. This will be a full-time project position. The current grant runs through June of 1996; there is a possibility that the cataloging will not be complete at that time and the position might be extended. The person will work under limited supervision of the Project Coordinator at the Maine State Library, and in cooperation with the Head Cataloger. S/he will provide supervision, training, and evaluation for one full-time Library Assistant. Travel will be required to access collections around the state. Experience and qualifications: Six year combination of education and experience in professional library work to include at least two years experience in original cataloging on OCLC; familiarity with AACR2, LC Rules Interpretations, LCSH, and other bibliographic reference tools. Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters Degree in Library Science, original serials cataloging experience, and/or familiarity with the CONSER Editing Guide and the USNP Cataloging and Union Listing Manual. For an Application: Contact Debbe Clark at the Bureau of Human Resources/ State House Station # 4/ Augusta, ME 04333 (207-287-4416), say you're interested in the Maine State Library's Maine Newspaper Project Position and ask for a Yellow/Green Application and a copy of the Career Opportunity Bulletin. For more information about the project: Contact Janet Roberts / Maine State Archives / State House Station #84 / Augusta, ME 04333. Phone: 207-287-5790. E- mail: jroberts@saturn.caps.maine.edu. Janet is usually in on Wednesdays and Thursdays; e-mail is checked daily. Janet Roberts (207) 287-5791 Maine State Archives Archives BBS:(207) 287-5797 Station #84 Internet: jroberts@saturn.caps.maine.edu Augusta, ME 04333