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Position Announcement - Catalog Librarian - University of Tennessee, Knoxville
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (University of Tennessee Libraries)
Thu Oct 27 20:25:22 2005
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From: University of Tennessee Libraries <vacancy@email.lib.utk.edu>
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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES
FACULTY VACANCY
Position: Catalog Librarian
Appointment Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Salary: $40,000.00 minimum
Available: March 1, 2006
The University of Tennessee Libraries is looking for an innovative catalog
librarian with an interest in working in a collaborative environment.
He/she must be able to catalog a diverse range of formats in various
languages following national standards. The successful candidate will
also review the work, train and answer questions from cataloging
paraprofessionals, spend two hours weekly on the reference desk, and serve
on committees. This position participates in the work of the Technical
Services and Digital Access management team to maintain high quality,
user-centered service. The University of Tennessee Libraries outsources
authority control, and basic cataloging processing. Paraprofessionals do
most of the original cataloging leaving the librarians to handle complex
cataloging, act as consultants and trainers, and identify, investigate and
implement new processes.
Required qualifications: Master’s degree in an ALA accredited program at
time of appointment; substantive cataloging education or experience in
creating catalog records; working knowledge of cataloging resources,
standards and OCLC; excellent oral and written communication skills; the
ability to thrive in a team setting, manage shifting priorities, and
operate effectively in a diverse academic community.
Preferred qualifications: Interest or expertise in authority control,
non-MARC metadata, specialized formats (e.g. audio/visual, cartographic,
and/or electronic materials), reading knowledge of one or more foreign
languages (in particular Portuguese, German or Asian languages), and
teaching experience.
Environment:
The institution welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures
and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of
knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity.
The University of Tennessee is the state’s flagship institution of higher
education, offering comprehensive programs of undergraduate, graduate, and
professional education; research; and public service throughout the state.
Enrollment in the statewide system is approximately 42,000. Our students
come from every county in Tennessee, every state in the nation, and many
foreign countries. The university holds the Carnegie
Doctoral/Research-Extensive classification. It is the oldest and largest
public institution of higher education in Tennessee, founded in Knoxville
in 1794, two years before Tennessee became a state.
The University of Tennessee Libraries, with an annual budget of more than
$13 million, includes the John C. Hodges Main Library; the James D.
Hoskins Library, which includes the Map and Special Collection Libraries;
the Webster Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library; and
the George F. DeVine Music Library. The Social Work Library is located in
Nashville. Over three hundred persons are employed, including 58
librarians, 10 exempt, 123 non-exempt, and 150 students. UT Libraries is
a member of the Association of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center
for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries offers a Web-based information
system and access to a variety of electronic information sources.
Additional information about this position and the UT community is
available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/lss/lpp/catlibrn.htm
Salary and Benefits:
Appointment at rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, dependent upon
qualifications. Minimum salary is $40,000. Faculty rank and status;
twelve-month, tenure-track appointment. Library faculty must meet
University requirements for promotion and tenure, which includes research
and service components. Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days;
choice of state retirement plan or TIAA/CREF with nonrefundable
contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group
health and life insurance plans. Tuition remission is available for all
university employees; partial undergraduate tuition remission is available
to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2006 and will continue until
the position is filled. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Send
cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume, and
the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
recent references to: Gail Conner, Manager, Library Personnel &
Procurement, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. Application
materials may be sent via email attachment to gconner@utk.edu.
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status
in provision of educational programs and services or employment
opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section
504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the
other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity
and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560,
telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for
accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at
the Office of Human Resources Management, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN
37996-4125.
