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Michigan State University - BIBLIOGRAPHIC ENHANCEMENT CATALOG LIB
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Announcement of Vacancy
TITLE: BIBLIOGRAPHIC ENHANCEMENT CATALOG LIBRARIAN, Librarian I (LIB 305)
Responsibilities : Reporting to the Manager of the Bibliographic Enhancement
Team, catalogs material with no copy or inadequate copy. Includes original
cataloging of printed materials, special formats and electronic resources
for the national database including rare and archival materials for the MSU
Libraries. Provides leadership in cataloging issues; maintains awareness of
national cataloging policies and issues; participates in the development of
local cataloging policies; works cooperatively with other library units.
The MSU Libraries is a member of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging and
contributes NACO records to the national authority file. A reference
and/or bibliographic assignment will be included based upon the interests
and background of the successful applicant. This librarian participates in
professional development and research activities and serves on library and
university committees as elected or assigned; other appropriate duties as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS (Fall 2000 graduates are
eligible and encouraged to apply); understanding of basic national
cataloging rules and tools; excellent oral and written communication skills;
ability to work in a flexible, dynamic, and challenging environment;
preparation and commitment to conduct independent scholarship consistent
with a librarian appointment; capacity and commitment to engage
independently in continuing professional development. Desired: Knowledge of
organization of archival materials. Reading knowledge of French or German.
CAMPUS AND LIBRARIES: Michigan State University Libraries serve more than
2,000 faculty, 33,000 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate and professional
students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres. The Main Library and 14
branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4 million volumes. East
Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000 located adjacent to Lansing,
the state capital.
COMPENSATION: $35,000 minimum. MSU provides generous fringe benefits.
CLOSING DATE: Applications received prior to September 22, 2000 will receive
priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the
names/addresses of three current references to: Carole S. Armstrong,
Libraries Human Resources, Michigan State University Libraries, W102A Main
Library, 100 Library, East Lansing, MI 48824-1048. Please refer to LIB 305
when applying for this position.
Diane Mayers
Operations Supervisor
MSU Libraries, Human Resources
East Lansing, MI 48824-1048
(517) 432-1362 office
(517) 432-3532 fax
