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Subject:        F job announcement, University of Colorado at Boulder
Libraries-Government Publications Cataloger
Date:   Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:33:02 -0600
From:   Kathryn Lage <[log in to unmask]>






We have an opening for a Government Publications Cataloger at CU
Boulder. See the job ad below. Please excuse the cross posting.

Katie Lage
Map Librarian
Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
University Libraries
University of Colorado at Boulder
184 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
ph. 303-735-4917
fax 303-735-4879

http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/map/

*Position Announcement*

*Government Publications Cataloger*

*University Libraries, University of Colorado at Boulder*

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The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications
from motivated and innovative librarians to perform cataloging of
government publications. As the largest research library in the Rocky
Mountain region, the University Libraries is committed to providing
access to all types of materials in conformance with national standards
and to advancing the field through active service, inquiry, and
participation in cooperative programs.

Reporting to the Head of Monographic Cataloging, the Government
Publications Cataloger is responsible for providing access to the
University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries’ collections, with a
concentration on the Government Publications Department collections. The
position works closely with the Government Publications Department.
Cataloging is performed on OCLC for inclusion in the local Innovative
Interfaces system and in the regional online catalog. As an original
cataloger in the Cataloging & Metadata Services Department, the
Government Publications Cataloger participates in PCC (NACO, SACO and
BIBCO), OCLC Enhance, and the Federal Depository Library Program. In
furtherance of the Libraries’ mission and departmental goals, the
Government Publications Cataloger may teach other departmental and
Libraries catalogers. The Government Publications Cataloger is a member
of the tenure-stream Libraries faculty. Significant parts of the
responsibilities of this position are scholarly activity and creative
work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University
of Colorado at Boulder.

*Requirements***

· Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school

· Experience in cataloging and metadata provision

· Demonstrated experience with federal government publications and
knowledge of the Superintendent of Documents classification scheme

· Knowledge of MARC bibliographic and authorities formats

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Potential for scholarly activity and creative work and professional
service

*Desirable Qualifications*
Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

· Experience with a national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC
(NACO, BIBCO, SACO, or CONSER) and OCLC Enhance

· Experience with cataloging a variety of materials or formats

· Bibliographic knowledge of at least one non-English language

· Knowledge of and interest in current issues, trends, and emerging
standards in cataloging

· Experience in a federal depository library

· Experience working in a collaborative environment

· Demonstrated initiative investigating new ideas and implementing change

· Experience using technology to facilitate innovative ways to provide
access to library collections

· Evidence of achievement in research and creative work and professional
service

*Appointment and Salary*
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month)
tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon demonstrated
accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service,
appointment will be at the senior instructor, assistant professor, or
associate professor level. Starting salary range will be $44,000 to
$52,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid
holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group
life insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity, and support for
scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for
sabbatical leave.

*Application Process*









Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by *November 6, 2009*. Application must be made online at www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number *808347*, and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at [log in to unmask] The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobGovPubsCataloger.htm. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. In addition, the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.