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Spec. Coll. Cataloger job open : Texas
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Elaine Sanchez)
Thu Mar 8 20:04:34 2001
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2001 16:14:54 -0600
From: Elaine Sanchez <es02@SWT.EDU>
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Please consider the following position for posting from Southwest Texas
State University, San Marcos, Tex. Posted by Elaine Sanchez, Monographs
Cataloger.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS CATALOGER
Salary: $2,325 - $2,506 (Assistant Librarian)
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin April 13, 2001 and
will continue until the position is filled
Job Number: 297
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs cataloging (all formats except serials) and
authority control for materials in Special Collections, the Southwestern
Writers Collection, and the Wittliff Gallery of Southwestern & Mexican
Photography. Coordinates serials work with the Serials Cataloging Unit.
Applies AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, LC classification, and APPM (Archives,
Personal Papers, and Manuscripts) for manuscript cataloging.
Responsible for workflow within the Special Collections Cataloging unit
including supervising a library assistant and students. Participates in
formulating and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the Head Cataloger and
works cooperatively with the Curator, Special Collections.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: An ALA-accredited master’s degree with
coursework in special collections and/or archives; knowledge of AACR2,
LCRI, LCSH, LC classification, and APPM; ability to work harmoniously
with others; ability to formulate and communicate complex verbal and
written procedures. Preferred: Previous experience in special
collections cataloging using OCLC and the DRA automated library system;
knowledge of archival practice; knowledge of computer applications in
the special collections/archival environment; knowledge of the writers,
literature and photography of the Southwestern United States; basic
reading knowledge of Spanish.
To be considered for employment, a completed SWT application must be
received by the Personnel Office. For an application, call (512)
245-2557, visit our web site www.vpfss.swt.edu/personnel/employ.htm, or
come by the SWT Personnel Office, 601 University Drive, J. C. Kellam
Bldg., Suite 340, San Marcos, TX 78666. Resumes alone will not be
considered. SWT is an AA/EOE. SWT is committed to increasing the
number of women and minorities in administrative and professional
positions.
