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| Position Title: | Cataloging/Database Management Librarian |
| Institution: | Winthrop University |
| Responsibilities: | • Catalog library materials in a variety of formats, including
music and digitized archival collections. • Maintain the authority control of the library’s online catalog. • Monitor daily heading reports and weekly patron subject searches to determine if additional headings or cross references are needed in the online catalog. • Maintain authority control policies and procedures. • Supervise one library specialist who performs database maintenance activities. This includes training, performing annual evaluations, approving leave and updating position description. • Teach library instruction classes. • Participate in collection management activities. • Staff the Reference Desk 1-2 weekend days per semester. • Develop professionally as dictated by rank and length of service by participating in professional associations, serving on library and campus-wide committees, attending workshops, engaging in professional research, etc. • Other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications / Requirements: | • ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree required. • Two years professional experience in cataloging and authority control in an academic library preferred. • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of AACR2, LCSH, LCC, LCRI, MARC and music cataloging practices. • Cataloging experience using OCLC or a comparable bibliographic utility. • Experience with an integrated online system, preferably Innovative Interfaces (Millennium). • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal and communication stills. • Ability to work independently and to supervise and work with other staff. • Demonstrated involvement in continuing education and professional activities. |
| Salary, Rank & Benefits: | A 12-month, tenure-track appointment with faculty rank and status. Rank and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. |
| Deadline: | October 1, 2006; application materials received after the deadline may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been found. |
| Application: | 1.Individuals wishing to apply for this position are advised
to submit the following materials: |
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Phone: 608-836-5825 - FAX: 608-831-8200
To email Business Office: mla@areditions.com
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