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Subject:
POSITION:
Cataloger, Assistant Professor
AVAILABLE:
Begins August 18, 2008
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Head of the Catalog Department, catalogs all types
of materials using OCLC, MARC21, and LCSH, classifying in either LCC or DDC.
Includes general cataloging of books, other print materials, music materials,
and various nonbook formats. Participates in teaching rotation for graduate
level cataloging course. Assists with departmental training and database
cleanup projects. Must meet faculty requirements for librarianship,
professional development, research, and service.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: MLS from ALA-accredited program, including cataloging coursework.
Cataloging experience using an online library system. Knowledge of AACR2, LCSH,
LC classification, and MARC format. Music coursework or background. Excellent
oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Potential for
successful classroom teaching.
Preferred:
Knowledge of OCLC and Dewey Decimal classification. Two or more years of
cataloging experience, preferably in an academic library, and preferably using
Innovative Interfaces. Experience cataloging music scores, sound recordings,
and other nonbook formats. Teaching experience. Knowledge of German or other
European language.
SALARY
AND RANK: Tenure track faculty appointment in the Missouri State
University Department of Library Science at Assistant Professor rank. Salary
commensurate with experience. Nine month appointment. Summer contract is
usually available at up to 1/5 additional salary. A full range of fringe
benefits is available; see http://www.missouristate.edu/human/3663.htm
DATE
OF FIRST CONSIDERATION: April 30, 2008
TO
APPLY: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and
contact information of 3-5 professional references to:
Marilyn
McCroskey
Search
Committee Chair
Professor
of LIS/Head of Cataloging
Duane
G. Meyer Library
With
the above materials, all applicants must also submit a completed Applicant
Disclosure Form; see http://www.missouristate.edu/assets/provost/ApplicantDisclosureForm.pdf
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
If
you have questions, e-mail [log in to unmask]
or call 417-836-4541.
The
University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available
to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against.
Inquiries
concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with
federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to Jana Estergard,
Equal Opportunity Officer, Siceluff Hall 296, 901 South National, Springfield,
Missouri 65897, (417) 836-4252.