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Date: Fri, 04 Dec 1998 11:13:36 EST
From: Stephen Skuce <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Posting
SPECIAL FORMATS CATALOGER
(Librarian I or II)
MIT Libraries
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Head for
Monograph Cataloging, performs original and complex copy cataloging
of special formats. Creates original cataloging records in OCLC
following national and MIT practices for all non-print monographic
titles (excluding music), e.g. maps, electronic resources, and video
recordings. May assist with book cataloging as needed. Creates
authority records for all unique headings in accordance with local
MIT practices. Helps to create and maintain departmental web-based
documentation of non-book cataloging procedures.
Serves as a resource for problem resolution for other cataloging
staff.
Serves on library committees and task forces as appropriate.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library
school. Two or more years of professional cataloging experience or
substantial paraprofessional cataloging experience in an academic
library. (Three years professional experience required for
appointment at Librarian II level.)
Work experience with one or more of the non-book materials in a
library or academic setting. Demonstrated knowledge of current
cataloging rules and standards; knowledge of all standard cataloging
tools, e.g. AACR2, LCRI's, LCSH, US MARC authority format; and,
aptitude for learning multiple formats.
Demonstrated experience with an integrated library system and with an
online bibliographic utility such as OCLC or RLIN. Excellent problem
solving skills. Ability to work both collaboratively and
independently. Evidence of well-developed written and oral
communication skills; strong inter-personal skills; and good
organizational and time management skills. Flexibility in
carrying out assignments and demonstrated potential to excel in a
dynamic, challenging, and rapidly changing academic library
environment.
HIRING SALARY: $31,000 minimum (Librarian I) $34,000 minimum
(Librarian II).
Actual salary will depend on experience.
The MIT Libraries include five major subject libraries (architecture
and planning; engineering; humanities; science; social sciences and
management) and several branch libraries in specialized subject areas.
The Libraries contain more than 2.3 million printed volumes, over
17,000 serial subscriptions, and extensive collections of microforms,
maps, slides, recordings, printed music, manuscripts, motion pictures,
and videotapes. The Libraries' automated system is Geac Advance. The
public catalog, Barton, is available within the Libraries and on the
campus network. The Libraries' webpage (http://libraries.mit.edu/)
presents information about library services, access to numerous
databases, and links to pertinent Internet resources. MIT Libraries
maintain membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the
Boston Library Consortium, and OCLC through NELINET.
Bibliographic Access Services is one of three collection services
departments. The staff of 17 people includes 4 librarians and 13
support staff who are engaged in monograph cataloging and the
maintenance of bibliographic and holdings data for Barton, the MIT
Libraries' online system.
MIT offers excellent benefits, including tuition assistance and a
relocation allowance. The MIT Libraries affords a flexible and
collegial working environment and fosters professional growth of
its staff with management training, travel funding for professional
meetings, and a professional research grant program. MIT is a
smoke-free campus.
Review of applications will begin on January 3, 1999. Complete
applications, which consist of a cover letter, resume, and names and
addresses of three current references should be mailed to:
Search Committee for Special Formats Cataloger
The Libraries, Room 14S-216
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4307
MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its
community and particularly encourages applications from qualified
women and ethnic minority candidates.
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