JOB AD: Asst Catalog/Reference Librarian (Christopher Newport University) Marcia Tuttle 09 Aug 1999 19:34 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 15:23:43 -0400 From: Andrea Kross <akross@CNU.EDU> Subject: JOB AD: Asst Catalog/Reference Librarian POSITION: ASSISTANT CATALOG/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (search re-opened) LOCATION: Christopher Newport University Newport news, Virginia DESCRIPTION: Christopher Newport University, a state institution of 5,000 students located in Virginia's Tidewater area, invites applications for an entry-level librarian position. Newport News is on the James River, and is one of a cluster of cities surrounding the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Portsmouth. It is an hour's drive from the ocean, beaches, and Richmond, the state's capital. The Captain John Smith Library is an active member of the Virtual Library of Virginia, a consortium of academic libraries providing access to a growing collection of bibliographic and full-text databases. Smith Library's web page is located at http://www.cnu.edu/library/libhome.html Librarians at Christopher Newport University have faculty rank and status, and must meet University requirements for tenure and promotion, including research, publication, teaching, and service. Librarians teach a one-credit course on Research Skills or Internet Resources. An excellent benefits package is available. SALARY RANGE: The salary range for this entry-level position is $27,000-$30,000. Reporting to the Catalog Librarian, the Assistant Catalog/Reference Librarian will perform original and complex copy cataloging of library materials; participate in planning, developing and implementing cataloging policies and procedures; serve as a resource person for cataloging questions and problems; provide reference desk service about 15 hours per week, including one evening per week and approximately three weekends per semester; provide bibliographic instruction to students, faculty and staff; participate in the local planning and implementation of the Virtual Library of Virginia project; serve as a library liaison to selected academic departments; and perform other duties as assigned. The selected candidate will be responsible for the supervision of departmental classified staff and student assistants in the absence of the Catalog Librarian. In order for candidates to be considered, the cover letter and/or resume must address all of the following REQUIRED qualifications: an ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science; demonstrated knowledge of reference materials; demonstrated knowledge of cataloging procedures and resources including AACR2R, Library of Congress Subject Headings, the Library of Congress Classification System, and MARC format; experience and familiarity with a bibliographic utility (preferably OCLC); excellent written and oral communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills. PREFERRED qualifications include: a second Master's degree; reference experience in a college or university library; experience with electronic reference sources; teaching experience including library instruction classes; experience cataloging monographs, serials and multimedia; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language; experience using automated library systems; experience with personal computers, Windows 95 and word processing programs; and supervisory experience. TO APPLY: Send a letter of application, a current resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Office of People Support Services, Search #7120, Christopher Newport University, 1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606. Application review will begin on September 10, 1999. Christopher Newport University employs only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA EMPLOYER