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________________________________ From: Patty De Anda [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 7:30 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [lita-l] Position Available: Manager of Corporate Cataloging (Nashville, TN) Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Manager of Corporate Cataloging, on behalf of our client, a preeminent wholesale book distributor. The ideal candidate is an experienced supervisory cataloger with excellent communication and technical skills who enjoys working with a team in a dynamic environment. This position is located near Nashville, TN. Responsibilities: * Creation and management of the MARC based repository; * Manage professional and paraprofessional associates; * Hire, train, and supervise more than 12 on-site associates and 10 or more telecommuters; * Plan and adjust workflow ensuring that all critical deadlines are met and key deliverables are on target; * Serve as the "public face" of client's cataloging services department and a resource to customer service personnel of multiple departments; * Recommend and implement policies for bibliographic description and title classification based on knowledge of national standards and practices; * Report to the Vice-President, Product Database Development Basic Qualifications: * Master's degree in Library or Information Science; * 4 years of cataloging experience using MARC 21, AACR2, ISBD, Dewey and LC Classification schemes, LC Subject Headings and OCLC WorldCat services; * 2 years of supervisory experience; * Excellent communications and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: * MLS or Information Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; * 1 year experience supervising a group of seven or more and/or supervising personnel in remote locations; * 1 year experience using a Z39.50 client; * 1 year experience using the tools of process management, including resolving workflow and logistics issues; * 1 year experience cataloging materials in a foreign language; * 1 year experience in cataloging electronic objects. To Apply * For immediate consideration please email your resume to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> with a courtesy copy to Kathleen Schmidt, [log in to unmask] * Please address your email to the attention of Kathleen Schmidt. * <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Please reference position title AND the position ID number as the subject line of your email. * Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce. Patty De Anda Communications Coordinator Library Associates Companies 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 355 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 800 987 6794 toll free 323 302 9439 local 323 852 1093 fax www.libraryassociates.com <blocked::/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.libraryassociates.com/> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> The information contained in this e-mail message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender.