--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:10:47 -0500 From: Bette Patterson <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Cataloging Positions Sender: Bette Patterson <[log in to unmask]> UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUNCIE, INDIANA Ball State University Libraries has a need for different areas of cataloging expertise including a concentration in maps for a person with appropriate experience and/or interest. Ball State is a comprehensive regional university with approximately 18,000 students and 850 faculty. It is located 50 miles northeast of Indianapolis in Muncie, whose population numbers 75,000. The University Libraries consist of a main collection and two branch libraries with holdings of 1.5 million volumes. It employs 41 librarians and 79 support staff. CATALOGING SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Responsibilities: cataloging library materials using AACR2rev, MARC formats and Library of Congress subject headings and rule interpretations for one or more of the following: books, serials, audiovisuals, maps, and/or electronic media; classify library materials using LC classification or other systems as specified by local practice; create/update authority records for the Libraries’ online automated authority file; perform database maintenance or enrichment functions as required; supervise and/or train unit personnel as warranted; participate in the development, documentation, and evaluation of unit policies and procedures. Minimum qualifications: MLS degree from ALA accredited program; knowledge of MARC formats, AACR2rev, and LC subject headings and classification; knowledge of automated cataloging, using a national bibliographic utility such as OCLC or RLIN; effective communication skills and ability to work constructively with colleagues. Minimum qualifications required at time of appointment. Preferred qualifications: cataloging experience in an academic library; supervisory ability/experience; experience with an automated library system such as NOTIS or SIRSI; knowledge of emerging technologies, especially the automation of library technical services functions; ability to work with a variety of foreign languages; additional advanced degrees. Fiscal year (12 months) appointment. Rank and status dependent on qualifications and interest. Salary negotiable from a minimum of $29,000 commensurate with qualifications. Send letter of applications; resume; transcripts of graduate degree(s) (unofficial copies acceptable); and the names, addresses, and telephone/fax numbers of three references (at least one of which is a current or most recent supervisor) to: Mr. C. William Barnett, Director of Library Business Services, University Libraries, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. (www.bsu.edu/library) Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. --- End Forwarded Message ---