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 (This position will appear in the July 27 issue of the Chronical of Higher
Education)
 
 
                PENN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
 
               MAPS/NONBOOK CATALOGING LIBRARIAN
 
 
The Penn State University Libraries seek applicants for the position of
Maps/Nonbook Cataloging Librarian.  Primary responsibility is for the
cataloging of cartographic and other nonbook materials (e.g., computer
files, audio visuals) for the University Park and campus libraries.  Duties
include participation in the ongoing review and establishment of Cataloging
Department policies and procedures, especially maps and nonbook materials.
 
Qualifications:  Requires ALA-accredited MLS; degree in geography or
cartography; minimum one year of post-MLS professional maps cataloging
experience; knowledge of at least one foreign language; working knowledge
of AACR2rev, LCRIs, LCSH, and MARC tagging for maps; experience with a
bibliographic utility preferably OCLC or RLIN; good writing and
communication skills.  Advanced degree in geography or cartography and
automation experience desirable.  Evidence of potential for promotion and
tenure will be considered.
 
Compensation:  Salary and rank dependent on qualifications. Benefits
include: liberal vacation; excellent insurances; State or TIAA/CREF
retirement options; and educational privilege.  Applications will be
reviewed beginning August 31, 1994 and continue until the position is
filled.  To apply, send letter of application to: Nancy Slaybaugh, Manager,
Libraries Human Resources, Box MPF-MNB, E-1 Pattee Library, University
Park, PA 16802.  (PLease respond by surface mail only.)
 
           AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
             WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
 
 
Submitted by:
Rosanna M. O'Neil
Chief, Cataloging Dept.
Penn State