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Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2001 17:28:12 -0400
From: "Sandra K. Peterson" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Fwd: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Sender: "Sandra K. Peterson" <[log in to unmask]>





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>> Social Science Librarian, Cataloger
>> Social Science Libraries and Information Services
>> Rank:  Librarian I or II
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>> THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
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>> 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.
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>> RESPONSIBILITIES
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>> Under the general direction of the Director, Social Science Libraries and
>> Information Services, and in consultation with the Social Science Cataloging
>> Team Leader, provides original monograph and serial cataloging for a wide
>> range of print and non-print materials for the Social Science Libraries and
>> Information Services. As a member of the Social Science Librarians Team,
>> serves as a liaison to an assigned academic department in the Social
>> Sciences. Participates in collection development and management, reference
>> and research services, and instruction; participates in the management and
>> policy decisions at SSLIS; and provides weekend and evening reference
>> service on a rotating basis at the Social Science Library and the Government
>> Documents and Information Center.  May serve as a member of Library wide
>> committees.  Is expected to be active professionally.
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>> QUALIFICATIONS
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>> MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.  Familiarity with OCLC, RLIN or
>> other online library system, and with AACR2, Library of Congress rule
>> interpretations and subject heading practice, descriptive cataloging rules,
>> MARC format and authority control standards and trends.   Appointment at
>> Level II requires two years of professional experience.  Demonstrated
>> professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.  Subject knowledge of
>> the social sciences.  Preferred: Experience in cataloging government
>> documents and/or serials.  Experience in working with Marcive records.
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>> Reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages.  French or
>> Spanish preferred.  Advanced degree in one of the social sciences.
>> Experience in collection development, government documents or business
>> reference service, and/or bibliographic instruction in an academic library.
>> Supervisory experience, including hiring, training, evaluating and
>> supervising the work of staff and monitoring productivity and quality of
>> work.  Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.  Excellent oral and
>> written communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to work independently
>> and with others as a team in a rapidly changing and demanding environment.
>> Strong public service orientation.
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>> SALARY AND BENEFITS
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>> Competitive salary and rank are based upon the successful candidate's
>> qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including 22 vacation
>> days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive healthcare;
>> TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications
>> will be received until position is filled. Nominations, requests for more
>> information, and applications (consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the
>> names of three references) should be directed to: Diane Y. Turner, Director,
>> Library Human Resources; Yale University Library; Source Code EAYU8597, P.O.
>> Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520; fax (203) 432-1806.
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Sandra K. Peterson,
Government Information Librarian;
Coordinator of Social Science Reference;
Librarian for Political Science and Policy Studies;
Yale University Libraries
Box 208294; 38 Mansfield Street
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 432-3212; Fax: (203) 432-3214
Email:  [log in to unmask]
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