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Serials/Continuing Resources Catalog Librarian -- University of South
Carolina at Columbia -- South Carolina
Library: Serials/Continuing Resources Catalog Librarian. The
Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, seeks a
librarian who will be responsible for original and complex copy cataloging
of serials/continuing resources in a variety of subject areas and
formats according to established standards and departmental policies.
Works with other department staff to plan, develop and implement ongoing
activities, policies and special projects; including participation in
database maintenance. Supervises one library specialist. Will work
closely with the staff of Serials Acquisitions and the Electronic
Resources Librarian. The University of South Carolina enrolls
approximately 17,000 undergraduate students and 8,000 graduate students on
the Columbia campus. The Thomas Cooper Library owns in excess of 2.5
million volumes, subscribes to 9,000 journals in print and provides access
to a wide variety of reference resources and journal collections via the
Internet. The Library is a member of SOLINET, OCLC, the Association of
Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Required
Qualifications: MLS or MLIS from accredited ALA program, professional
experience working with serials or electronic resources cataloging,
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of cataloging
standards, including CONSER, AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, LC rule
interpretations and MARC21. Evidence of flexibility and of analytical
skills to resolve complex problems. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. automation system,
knowledge of and working experience with national serials cataloging
standards, evidence of experience in teaching and training technical
services staff, experience in an academic library, demonstrated
supervisory skills, and bibliographic knowledge of at least one foreign
language. Benefits: Includes medical, dental, state retirement or
optional retirement plan. Appointment: Full time (37.5 hours) 12-month
appointment at the tenure-track rank of Librarian. Position reports to the
Coordinator of Processing Services. University of South Carolina
librarians are required to fulfill faculty responsibilities, including
professional service. Apply online at http://uscjobs.sc.edu (search by
Requisition 042225). The search committee will begin reviewing
applications on August 23, 2006 and will continue until the position is
filled. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. USC is an
AA/EOE.
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