POSITION:  Special Formats Cataloger.  University of Georgia
Libraries.
 
The Special Formats Cataloger is responsible to the Head of the
Nonbook Cataloging Section for performing original and copy cataloging
of cartographic, media, and electronic resources in all subjects and a
wide range of languages.  The Special Formats Cataloger serves as a
resource person for cartographic, media, and electronic resources
cataloging within the Department and in other areas of the Libraries.
The Nonbook Cataloging Section of the Cataloging Department is
comprised of the Head, two librarians, and two full-time support staff
members.
 
The University of Georgia Libraries supports GIL (Galileo
Interconnected Libraries), a statewide, automated, integrated system
and is a member of CONSER and NACO.  The Cataloging Department has 10
librarians and 21 support staff positions and catalogs over 45,000
titles each year in all formats.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Provides bibliographic access to media, cartographic, and electronic
resources by performing original and copy cataloging of these
resources on the OCLC database, using AACR2, Library of Congress
classification and subject headings.  Local cataloging policies and
priorities are also observed.
 
Contributes to the quality and completeness of the local and national
databases by revising and updating existing cartographic, media, and
electronic bibliographic records when necessary.
 
Promotes the use of consistent headings in local and national files
and contributes to the efficiency of the national cataloging effort by
establishing name, name-uniform title, and subject authority records.
 
Maintains the quality of local and national cataloging by staying
current with national and international trends in bibliographic
control, especially as they relate to cartographic, media, and
electronic resources.
 
Serves as a resource by advising libraries staff and staff from other
libraries about map and media cataloging policies and procedures.
 
Functions professionally within and contributes to the successful
operation of the Cataloging Department and the Libraries
administration by participating in the Department's policy-making
process.
 
Enhances the regional and national status of the Libraries and the
University and increases the quality of individual contributions to
the Cataloging Department by participating in continuing education and
professional development activities.
 
Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes in the department and
organization and contributes to the team effort by assuming other
similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
ALA-accredited MLS; Knowledge of AACR2, Library of Congress
classification and subject headings, USMARC format, and contemporary
cataloging rules; Familiarity with automated cataloging systems,
preferably OCLC; Ability to work with broad range of subjects;
Competency in one or more modern European languages; Ability to
function as a contributing team member in a production-oriented
environment; Flexibility in adapting to changing departmental and
organizational priorities; Effective oral and written communications
skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships.
 
BENEFITS:  Standard benefits package includes life, health and
disability insurance and mandatory participation in the state or
optional retirement system, and 21 days annual leave, plus 12 paid
holidays.  Salary minimum:  $29,000.  For further information on the
campus and the community visit the University of Georgia's Web site
(http://www.uga.edu/).
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application addressing all
qualifications with a resume and the names, addresses and phone
numbers of three references by June 21, 1999, to:
 
Florence E. King
Assistant University Librarian for Human Resources
University of Georgia Libraries
Athens, Georgia 30602-1641
Fax: (706) 542-4144
 
This position will be filled only if suitable applicants are found.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.