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Subject: Job Opening
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 18:45:38 -0400
From: Joni Johnson <[log in to unmask]>

CC: Joni Johnson <[log in to unmask]>

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OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ANTICIPATED OPENING
MAPS CATALOGER/LEAD LIBRARIAN

Anticipated opening January 1, 2004 for a Maps Cataloger/Lead Librarian
to
perform original and adaptive cataloging for maps; reference assistance
to
research library users through public contact, telephone, written and
electronic means and public service reference desk; and in-depth
research
in all library collections.  This position will also serve as technical
advisor for the Oregon Geographic Names Board and in the absence of the
Library Director the Maps Cataloger/Lead Librarian will have leadership
duties and oversee day-to-day library activities.

A master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program with
knowledge of cartography and geography is required along with
approximately
7-10 years of progressively responsible experience, including leadership
duties in a special collections library and demonstrated cataloging
experience.

Successful candidates will have working knowledge of AACR II, MARC, DDC,
and LCSH in addition to map cataloging procedures, including aerial
photographs, and reading ability of cartography and maps.  The position
requires experience using library automation systems, computers and
other
office equipment.

Application deadline is 11/15/03.  Please visit www.ohs.org for
application
procedures.