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MAP CATALOGER (Half-time), Special Collections, The University of
Texas at Arlington Libraries.
 
DUTIES:  Using Map Cataloging Manual, Cartographic Materials, AACR2,
Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, and Library of Congress
Subject Headings, performs original and copy cataloging for all maps,
both antique and modern.  This position reports to the Head, Special
Collections.  QUALIFICATIONS:  M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library
program.  PREFERRED: experience with USMARC map format=3B knowledge of
Map Cataloging Manual, Cartographic Materials, AACR2, LCRI, and LCSH=3B
experience with OCLC or other bibliographic utility and NOTIS or other
local automated system=3B and experience working in a map collection.
DESIRED: 2 years successful cataloging experience=3B a background in
cartography=3B a reading knowledge of Spanish or French or Latin=3B good
interpersonal skills=3B and familiarity with basic word processing and
database applications. Salary: Approximately =2412,225 (20 hours/week).
 
The Cartographic History Library of Special Collections consists of
5000+ maps from the 16th-20th century covering primarily Texas, the
American Southwest, the Gulf of Mexico, the Western Hemisphere, and
Mexico.  Special Collections consists of a staff of 11 including 5
professionals.  The book collection of 30,000+ volumes deal with the
Mexican American War, Texas, Mexican political history, and the
history of cartography. Historical and  archival collections (500+
collections) deal with Texas, Mexico, the Mexican American War, and
the University.  The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries will
be moving to a new on-line system within the next year.
 
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the Dallas/Fort
Worth metropolitan area and is a large, urban university with over
20,000 students.  The Libraries is comprised of the central library
and two branches, with a staff of 40 professionals and 63
paraprofessionals.  The Libraries=92 homepage may be browsed at
http://www.uta.edu/library.
 
Send letter of application, resume and the names of 3 references to:
Sally L. Gross, Chair, Map Cataloger Search Committee, The University
of Texas at Arlington Libraries, P.O. Box 19497, Arlington, TX
76019-0497 or fax 817-272-3360.  Inquiries by e-mail to:
gross=40library.uta.edu.  Review of applications will begin Oct. 1,
1997, and will continue until position is filled.  The University of
Texas is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer.