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Catalog Librarian Position Available -- Questia Media
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Nancy Buchanan)
Thu Jun 1 20:12:43 2000
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 11:41:21 -0500
From: Nancy Buchanan <NBuchanan@QUESTIA.COM>
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Catalog Librarian -- Questia Media, Inc.
Questia Media, Inc. is building an online research service for
undergraduate college students in the liberal arts. We are offering a
unique and outstanding opportunity for an experienced academic librarian to
contribute to the creation of a dynamic digital library system to support
the information needs of the twenty-first century. We are searching for
experienced and visionary librarians to join our fast growing team. This
position reports to the Director of Collection Development.
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Director of Collections Management, the
successful candidate will manage the cataloging operations in a highly
energetic and changing environment. Other responsibilities include:
Participate actively in the formulation of cataloging and technical
services policies
Set goals and establish priorities and workflow
Assist in quality control and problem-solving activities
Participate in cataloging programs and standard setting on a national
level
Supervise a copy cataloging staff
Requirements
MLS degree from an ALA-credited institution
3-5 years academic library experience
Knowledge of cataloging and automated systems in order to play an
active role in implementing SIRSI
Experience with MARC21, national cataloging standards, and one of the
national bibliographic
utilities, preferably OCLC
Experience in cataloging electronic materials, internet resources and
applications, and interpretation of
the Library of Congress subject headings and classification
Active involvement in academic library professional associations and/or
scholarly societies and associations
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated leadership skills, as well as the ability to be a team
player
Good problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to manage concurrent and multiple tasks, projects and
priorities in a fast-paced environment
We offer a strong benefits package, stock options, a casual dress code, and
flexible hours.
To apply for this position or for more information, please email your
resume to lpon@questia.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Nancy Buchanan
nbuchanan@uh.edu
Collection Development Librarian
Questia Media
