POSITION: Special Formats Cataloger.
University of Georgia Libraries.
The Special Formats Cataloger is responsible to the Head
of the Serials 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 Serials Cataloging Section of the Cataloging Department
is comprised of the Head, one librarian, and four 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; Minimum two years professional experience in
an academic or research library preferred.
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: $29,500,
commensurate with experience. 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 December 6, 1999,
1999, to:
Florence E. King
Assistant University Librarian for Human Resources
University of Georgia Libraries
Athens, Georgia 30602-1641
Fax: (706) 542-4144
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
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