----------------------------Original message---------------------------- This message was sent to the list by Paige Andrew.----Johnnie ----------------------------------------------------------- >Dear Paige: >This is a very belated thanks for your reply to my quest for a map >cataloger (and we apologize for the delay but we had to exhibit at ALA >Midwinter). I appreciate your suggestions, and would like to take you >up on your offer to place an announcement on the Maps Listserv (which I >will join as soon as possible): >Here is the copy: >Map Cataloging Project position: >Library Associates, a cataloging firm, has a full time position for two >map catalogers. The project involves searching a bibliographic >consortium for matching copy and/or contributing original records for >approximately 80,000 maps, 3,000 atlases and other geographic materials, >including some monographs. The positions would begin ASAP, and require: >M.L.S. >Knowledge and experience with cataloging principles: AACR2 rev., LC, and >MARC. Will train in use of bibliographic consortium. >Ability to work with benchmarks and deadlines. >Job locations: Lancaster, Pa. >Duration of position: Minimum 1 year. >Salary: Negotiable >Contact: Library Associates/ 800-987-6794 >e-mail: [log in to unmask] > >Thank you Paige. It might be difficult to find a map cataloger per se, >but anyone who has worked with maps previously but wouldn't necessarily >qualify him/herself as a "map" cataloger should also apply. > >Deborah Goldstein > Mr. Paige G. Andrew Maps/Nonbook Cataloger E506 Pattee Library Pennsylvania State University Libraries The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 [log in to unmask] phone: 814-865-1755 fax: 814-863-7293