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Vacancy
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (William Black)
Tue Feb 8 20:50:45 2005
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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:31:56 -0600
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From: William Black <wblack@ulibnet.mtsu.edu>
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Collection Management Librarian (#401090-L)
Cataloging Team Leader
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Responsibilities: Under general direction of the Coordinator for
Collection Management, provide leadership, direction and guidance
to four librarians and supervise three support staff for cataloging.
Advise all personnel involved with cataloging in the library. Establish
goals and priorities. Monitor all activities concerning the cataloging
of the library’s main collection such as original and copy cataloging
of library resources, staff training, statistics, maintaining the integrity
of the online catalog, and linking the catalog to Internet and
electronic resources. Monitor standards for bibliographic records in
the online catalog created by other units on campus. Work
creatively and cooperatively to enhance and evaluate library
programs and services, monitor new trends, and implement new
initiatives & technology.
Qualifications (Required): ALA accredited masters degree required
at the time of hire; at least two years cataloging experience;
excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to foster a
team environment; ability to establish successful working
relationships with faculty, staff, and students; ability to manage a
variety of responsibilities; substantial cataloging knowledge
including AACR2, MARC formats, OCLC, and metadata standards.
Ability to meet promotion and tenure requirements and a
commitment to professional development.
(Preferred): Supervisory experience, knowledge of Voyager
system, and knowledge of a foreign language.
This is a 12-month tenure-track appointment with faculty rank.
Salary and Benefits: Highly competitive salary, academic rank
commensurate with qualifications. Generous benefits include paid
State or TIAA/CREF retirement, 24 days annual leave, 12 days sick
leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will continue until
the position is filled. Please forward letter of application identifying
the position number along with a resume, and the names of three
references to William K. Black, Administrative Services Librarian,
Walker Library, P.O. Box 13, Middle Tennessee State University,
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132. Proof of U.S. citizenship or
eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to appointment.
Official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees and
three letters of recommendation specific to the position will be
required prior to an on-campus interview.
Environment: Middle Tennessee State University is a Carnegie
Doctoral Research Intensive University with over 21,000 students
located 30 miles southeast of Nashville. The University is in the
process of seeking a Phi Beta Kappa Chapter. As one of the fastest
growing universities in the south, Middle Tennessee State University
is a dynamic institution with a commitment to diversity, valuing
excellent teaching and fostering initiatives in research and public
service. The new university library lies at the heart of the MTSU
educational experience. Murfreesboro offers a rich cultural and
recreational life and easy access to a variety of attractions within the
state and region. Cleary Act crime statistics for MTSU are available
at http://police.mtsu.edu/crime_statistics.htm.
For web-based information about the Library, Murfreesboro, and the
surrounding area, please see:
http://www.mtsu.edu/~library
http://www.murfreesborotn.gov
http://www.nashvillecvb.com/
Middle Tennessee State University, a Tennessee Board of Regents
institution, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
