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cataloger/acquisitions position at MBL/WHOI Library
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Margaret A. Rioux)
Mon May 14 20:01:37 2001
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 12:08:48 -0400
From: "Margaret A. Rioux" <mrioux@WHOI.EDU>
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MBL Employment Opportunities
Date: 05/10/11
Type: ADMINISTRATION
Position: ACQUISITIONS, CATALOGING & BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL LIBRARIAN
[ACBCL], Full-time, Grade 12, Non-exempt
Description: The Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole,
Massachusetts seeks an Acquisitions, Cataloging &
Bibliographic Control Librarian for the joint
MBL/WHOI Library.
Duties: Under the general direction of the Head of Technical
Services, the Acquisitions, Cataloging & Bibliographic
Control Librarian is responsible for all aspects of
monographic acquisitions and cataloging of print and
non-print resources. This person will also assist with
serials and special collections cataloging.
Duties: Monographic acquisitions, adaptive and original
cataloging for materials in all formats; establishing
standards for cataloging and authority quality control;
maintaining bibliographic records in the Library's
Voyager 2000 on-line catalog. Working with the
Archivist to prepare EAD collection descriptions
and training summer interns and volunteers.
The successful candidate is expected to take a leadership
role in developing, documenting and implementing
bibliographic control standards and procedures while
working creatively and cooperatively with existing staff
to enhance the delivery of information services.
This person will also assist with the delivery of
reference services and library programs and will
perform other professional responsibilities as needed.
The Acquisitions, Cataloging & Bibliographic Control
Librarian participates in local, regional and
national committees to keep abreast of current
trends and changing standards.
Conditions: This is a bargaining union position covered
by Hospital Workers Union Local 767. Physical
Requirements: Requires stamina; ability to be on
your feet for much of the day; ability to operate
a keyboard, kneel, bend, reach, stoop repeatedly;
ability to lift, move, handle and shift library
materials, computer and related equipment weighing
up to 25 lbs. and wheel bookcarts up to 125 lbs.
Education: Required: Masters degree in Library and Information
Science from an ALA accredited program or
equivalent degree/professional experience.
Detailed knowledge of automated library operations
with special emphasis on descriptive and subject
cataloguing utilizing AACR2-R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC and MFHD,
OCLC and related standards. Ability to work in a team
environment. Experience in a scientific or
academic library setting. Must have excellent
communication and interpersonal skills and a strong
service orientation.
Desired: Knowledge of Endeavor's Voyager integrated
library system. Understanding of current trends in
cataloging, especially with regard to metadata
and text encoding systems and the classification
of electronic resources. Science background. Reading
knowledge of at least one foreign language.
Instructions: Please submit a resume or curriculum vitae with
the names of three references to:
Marine Biological Laboratory,
Attn: Human Resources reference code [ACBCL]
7 MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543;
telephone 508 289-7422;
email: resume@mbl.edu
Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is identified.
MBL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking
workplace.
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* Maggie Rioux | Email: mrioux@whoi.edu *
* Information Systems Librarian | Voice: 508/289-2538 *
* MBL/WHOI Library | Fax: 508/457-2156 *
* Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | Foot: Clark Lab, Room 135 *
* Woods Hole, MA 02543 | Quissett Campus, WHOI*
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