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The University of Chicago Library is seeking an innovative, creative, and forward-thinking individual for the position of Cataloger to provide leadership and direction for the cataloging and authority control of the University of Chicago Library’s extensive collection of music resources.  The successful candidate will be responsible for original cataloging, primarily of music scores and sound recordings, but also monographs, serials, digital and visual resources, and special collections materials in all subjects and European languages.

 

As a center of intense intellectual inquiry, the University of Chicago Library shares with the University of Chicago the aspiration to be the most dynamic research and learning environment in the world.   The Library is the home of one of the largest and richest research collections, with resources at six library sites on the Hyde Park campus. For information on the Library’s collections and services, please visit the Library’s Web site at: http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/.

 

Working in the central cataloging department, the Cataloger will provide leadership and coordination for the metadata provision for music resources that is responsive to the needs of the user community and supports the Library’s vision and goals.

 

The position reports to the Head of Monographic Original Cataloging, a section of the Cataloging Department that helps to provide leadership, focus, strategic direction, and expertise for the Library's cataloging activities.  The successful candidate is expected to combine a thorough understanding of cataloging, music resources, library user needs and behaviors with technical and interpersonal skills.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:   Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience.  Full range of benefits included in total compensation package, with retirement plan, health insurance, paid time off, and tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.

 

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.  Applications received by September 30, 2010 will be assured consideration.

 

For a full description, please visit http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/jobs/librarianvacant.html

 

To apply, please visit http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51260

 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

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Christopher Cronin

Director of Metadata & Cataloging Services

University of Chicago Library

1100 E. 57th Street

Chicago, IL 60637

 

Phone: 773-702-8739

Fax: 773-702-3016

Skype: christopher-cronin

E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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