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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
LIBRARY AFFAIRS
CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS

POSITION:       Special Formats Cataloger
         (Assistant or Associate Professor)

APPOINTMENT:    Full-time, 12 month, continuing

AVAILABLE:              January 2, 2001

ENVIRONMENT:

The library services of Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) are
centralized in Morris Library.  Its four subject divisions hold more than
2.4 million volumes, 3.1 million microform units, and over 12,500 current
periodicals and serials.  Library users have access to ILLINET Online (the
statewide automated system) and to numerous electronic resources via the
Library's local area network, the Campus-Wide Information System, and the
Internet.  As the campus center for access to academic information and
collaborative academic technology projects, the Library's staff of 31
faculty, 10 Administrative/ Professional (A/P) staff, and 70 Civil Service
employees provide a wide range of services, including reference assistance,
instructional and technical support, distance learning, geographic
information systems (GIS), and multimedia courseware development.  The
Library's principal units are Public and Collection Development Services,
Instructional Support Services, Special Collections and Development
Services, Technical and Automation Services (which includes the Cataloging
Department), and the Ulysses S. Grant Association.  Morris Library is a
member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research
Libraries, and the Big 12 Plus Library Consortium. Additional information
about SIUC and Library Affairs is available on the World Wide Web
(http://www.lib.siu.edu).  Librarians at SIUC are faculty and are covered
by collective bargaining.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general direction of the Cataloging Librarian, the Special
Formats Cataloger (a new position) is responsible for both original and
copy cataloging for materials in a variety of formats, including maps,
serials, music, and electronic resources.  Specific duties include:
performs original and copy cataloging of special formats; stays current
with standards and trends in bibliographic control, especially as they
relate to these formats; resolves cataloging and workflow problems; reviews
and upgrades shared cataloging copy to conform to current standards;
develops procedures for cataloging materials not currently represented in
the online catalog; explores application of non-MARC cataloging standards;
assists in review, development, and implementation of departmental policies
and procedures.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:  Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; cataloging
experience in an academic library or comparable environment or applicable
course work; knowledge of AACR2, MARC formats, LCRI, and LC Subject
Headings; excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
ability to maintain a high level of productivity; ability to function as a
contributing team member; effective oral and written communication skills;
working knowledge of one or more foreign languages; excellent interpersonal
skills; ability to meet criteria for tenure and promotion, including
professional service and published research.

Preferred:  Familiarity with mark-up languages (SGML, HTML, XML) and
established and emerging metadata schemes (Dublin Core, EAD, etc.);
experience cataloging one or more of the above formats and commitment to
learning the others; supervisory experience.

SALARY:         $36,000 minimum
TO APPLY:

Please send a resume and a letter of application stating your
qualifications and background for this position and listing the names,
addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of THREE references to:
Thyra K. Russell, Associate Dean
Personnel and Budget Services
Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL 62901-6632
Telephone:  618-453-2681
E-mail:  [log in to unmask]

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION:  October 6, 2000, or until filled.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


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