Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 15:37:38 -0600
From: Susanna Powers <powers@MAILHOST.TCS.TULANE.EDU>
Subject: job posting

This message is an announcement of an employment opportunity at Tulane
University.   Please excuse any duplication.

SERIALS CATALOGER (search reopened) - Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Tulane University, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is
seeking a serials cataloger for Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, the main
library of the university. The library, which adds approximately 25,000 new
titles each year,  possesses a  collection of over 1.35 million volumes;
800,000 government documents; hundreds of thousands of microforms,
manuscripts, photographs, sound recordings, and other items; and more than
9100 current serials subscriptions. Its Latin American Library, housing
over 280,000 volumes, serves the research needs of a distinguished Latin
American Studies program. Tulane University is a participant in the
Partners in Latin American Cataloging (PLAC) project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Responsible for original and complex copy cataloging of
serials in print, electronic, and micro formats in all subject areas, but
primarily on subjects related to Latin America.  Serves as the Cataloging
Department resource for serials cataloging and provides serials cataloging
training for department staff as needed. Serves as the liaison for serials
processes between the Cataloging, Serials Acquisitions, and Preservation
Departments.  Contributes authority records to the national authority file
under the terms of the library s participation in NACO.  Reports to the
head of the Cataloging Department.  The Cataloging Department employs 7
full-time librarians and 12 support staff.
REQUIRED:  ALA-accredited MLS.  Minimum one year serials cataloging
experience in an academic library.  Excellent reading knowledge of Spanish.
 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of LC classification, LCSH, AACR2
(rev.), LCRI, and the USMARC formats for bibliographic, holdings, and
authority data.  Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective
interpersonal skills; ability to function as a contributing team member in
a production-oriented environment; strong service orientation; flexibility
in adapting to changing departmental and organizational priorities; strong
analytical skills and organizational abilities.
PREFERRED:  Additional monographic cataloging experience; knowledge of
other Western European languages, particularly Portuguese.  Previous
serials management experience; CONSER, BIBCO, or NACO experience.  Academic
background in Latin American Studies.  Ability to work in a highly
automated environment; working knowledge of OCLC and an integrated local
system, preferably Voyager.
Salary: Rank and salary based on qualifications; minimum $33,500.
Twelve-month academic appointment.  Excellent benefits, including tuition
exemption for self and family.
To apply, send letter of application, resume, and the name, address, and
telephone number of three references to:  Mary Orazio, Executive Secretary,
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
70118-5682.  Review of applications will begin January 21, 2000 and
continue until the position is filled.  Tulane University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Howard-Tilton Memorial Library webpage: http://www.tulane.edu/~html