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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Tue Sep 9 20:36:00 1997
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 1997 15:39:47 -0500
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STARTING FEBRUARY 1, 1998
FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK POSITION
HEAD, CATALOGING UNIT AND DATABASE PROJECTS
COORDINATOR, ACCESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, ARCATA CA
The Position: The University Library seeks a librarian to head its
Cataloging Unit and coordinate the development of innovative database
projects. The Cataloging Unit consists of the unit head, three FTE
support staff, plus intermittent hourly and student assistant positions.
The unit is one of five within the Access Services Department which
also includes Acquisitions, Circulation, Periodicals, and Systems. Unit
functions center around the use of the Geac ADVANCE integrated
online library system and OCLC. The Cataloging Unit is responsible for
processing information resources in all formats, and presently processes
approximately 8,600 volumes each year. Unit activities encompass
original and copy cataloging, authority control, online catalog
maintenance, end processing, and mendery/bindery. Specific
responsibilities of this position entail oversight of all Cataloging Unit
operations, including personnel management, budget, hands-on original
cataloging, and policy and procedural development and implementation.
The unit head will work with faculty and staff to design and coordinate
the development of local information databases, e.g., a web-based
repository of cataloged images in support of the campus curriculum. The
incumbent also will be assigned a limited number of hours on the
Library Information Desk. The head of Cataloging reports to the chair of
the Access Services Department and represents the unit in other Library
forums.
Professional Qualifications: Required Minimum: MLS from an
ALA-accredited program, with at least three years of professional
experience directly related to the responsibilities of this position;
supervisory/managerial experience; original cataloging experience,
including work with Library of Congress classification; working
knowledge of OCLC; cataloging experience on an integrated online
library system; familiarity with current trends in the use of technology in
libraries and higher education; excellent written and verbal
communication skills; commitment to a participatory management style;
ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students;
demonstrated successful leadership abilities.
Preferred: Related professional experience in an academic library;
cataloging experience with images, Internet resources, and/or other
electronic resources; experience with vendor outsourcing; experience
with government documents retrospective conversion.
Starting Salary Now in Effect: Appointment will be at the Senior
Assistant Librarian ($38,892-$53,880) or Associate Librarian
($49,044-$68,196). Rank and salary are dependent upon the
appointee's qualifications and experience. Benefits include an optional
10-month year, 24 days annual vacation, 10-14 legal holidays, sick
leave, and competitive retirement and health plans. Librarians are
members of the general faculty with rank and are expected to meet
requirements for tenure and promotion.
University and Library: Humboldt State University, the northernmost
member of the 23-campus California State University system, is a
largely residential institution of approximately 7,250 FTES, with a
number of master's degree programs in addition to the predominantly
undergraduate curriculum. Humboldt State University is committed to
achieving the goals of equal opportunity and Affirmative Action and
endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the
ethnic and cultural diversity of the State. The campus is situated near
Humboldt Bay, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the California redwoods,
and the rugged mountains of California's North Coast. The Library
occupies a centrally located modern building and has a collection of
approximately 479,000 volumes, along with a large depository
government documents collection. There are at present 11 FTE
librarians and 32 support staff.
Application: For consideration qualified candidates must submit a letter
of application (referencing Job #97/98-16), resume, and the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three references by October 15, 1997
to:
Chair, Library Faculty Personnel Committee
c/o University Librarian
Humboldt State University Library
One Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Phone: (707)826-3441
FAX: (707)826-3440
Applications from and nominations of qualified women and minority
candidates are particularly encouraged. The University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.
