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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 16:08:09 -0400
From: Fred Musto <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Cataloging position
Sender: Fred Musto <[log in to unmask]>



CATALOG LIBRARIAN, History, Social Sciences and Maps, Catalog Department,
Yale University Library.
Rank: Librarian I
Fixed duration until 10/31/2003


THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The Yale University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching
and research at the University, has more than 10.5 million volumes housed
in the Sterling Memorial Library and 16 school and department libraries. It
employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the
opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students,
participate on committees and are involved in other areas of staff
development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and
manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources,
constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in
numerous ambitious projects such as the renovation of the main library
building, the complete retrospective conversion of the Library's catalog,
and various automation projects, which include network access to scholarly
information and preservation imaging. Yale is a member of the Program for
Cooperative Cataloging and contributes to the NACO and BIBCO Programs.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of the History and Social Sciences Cataloging
Team Leader, provides original cataloging for a wide range of print and
non-print materials in both English and Western European languages for
libraries in the Yale system. .  Fifty percent of the position time will be
devoted to cataloging modern and rare maps and other cartographic materials
from the Library's Map Collection.

Descriptive cataloging is performed in accordance with national standards
and the requirements of Yale's local on-line NOTIS-based system.  Catalog
Librarians keep abreast of revisions in cataloging rules and trends and
apply new rules, interpretations, and techniques as appropriate.  Subject
analysis and classification assignment follow Library of Congress standards
and local practice.   Authority records follow NACO standards. Catalog
Librarians may train and revise the work of students, cataloging
assistants, and other librarians.  Catalog Librarians participate actively
in the Library's management, assessment, training, and development
programs; contribute to implementing the mission of the Library, and are
active professionally.


QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS from an ALA-accredited library science program.  Strong reading
knowledge of one or more Western European languages.  Strong communication
and analytical skills.  Ability to work independently and with others.
Ability to excel in a rapidly changing automated team environment.
Familiarity with AACR2, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations and
subject heading practice, the Library of Congress Map Cataloging Manual,
and MARC formats for book and maps.  Strong computer skills, including
experience with personal computer hardware and software, bibliographic
services such as RLIN and OCLC, and networked-based tools.  Preferred:
experience cataloging cartographic materials, academic study in history or
social sciences field.


SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Competitive salary based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and
experience. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; 17 holiday,
recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale
retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Application deadline is October
31, 2000; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three
references should be directed to: Diane Y. Turner, Director, Human
Resources; Yale University Library; Source Code EAYU8545; P.O. Box 208240,
New Haven, CT 06520; fax (203) 432-1806.


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