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Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:10:47 -0500
From: Bette Patterson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Cataloging Positions
Sender: Bette Patterson <[log in to unmask]>


UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
MUNCIE, INDIANA

Ball State University Libraries has a need for different areas of
cataloging expertise including a concentration in maps for a person with
appropriate experience and/or interest.

Ball State is a comprehensive regional university with approximately
18,000 students and 850 faculty.  It is located 50 miles northeast of
Indianapolis in Muncie, whose population numbers 75,000.  The University
Libraries consist of a main collection and two branch libraries with
holdings of 1.5 million volumes.  It employs 41 librarians and 79
support staff.

CATALOGING SERVICES LIBRARIAN.  Responsibilities:   cataloging library
materials using AACR2rev, MARC formats and Library of Congress subject
headings and rule interpretations for one or more of the following:
books, serials, audiovisuals, maps, and/or electronic media; classify
library materials using LC classification or other systems as specified
by local practice; create/update authority records for the Libraries’
online automated authority file; perform database maintenance or
enrichment functions as required; supervise and/or train unit personnel
as warranted; participate in the development, documentation, and
evaluation of unit policies and procedures.  Minimum qualifications: MLS
degree from ALA accredited program; knowledge of MARC formats, AACR2rev,
and LC subject headings and classification; knowledge of automated
cataloging, using a national bibliographic utility such as OCLC or RLIN;
effective communication skills and ability to work constructively with
colleagues. Minimum qualifications required at time of appointment.
Preferred qualifications: cataloging experience in an academic library;
supervisory ability/experience; experience with an automated library
system such as NOTIS or SIRSI; knowledge of emerging technologies,
especially the automation of library technical services functions;
ability to work with a variety of foreign languages; additional advanced
degrees.  Fiscal year (12 months) appointment.  Rank and status
dependent on qualifications and interest.  Salary negotiable from a
minimum of $29,000 commensurate with qualifications.

Send letter of applications; resume; transcripts of graduate degree(s)
(unofficial copies acceptable); and the names, addresses, and
telephone/fax numbers of three references (at least one of which is a
current or most recent supervisor) to: Mr. C. William Barnett, Director
of Library Business Services, University Libraries, Ball State
University, Muncie, IN 47306.  Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
(www.bsu.edu/library)

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its
community.

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