Of possible interest...
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Bharat Mehra, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Information Sciences
University of Tennessee
# 454 Communications Building,
1345 Circle Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-0341
Telephone: (865) 974 5917 (O)
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Homepage: https://www.sis.utk.edu/user/118 <https://www.sis.utk.edu/user/118> ;
https://web.utk.edu/~bmehra/ (cut and paste the URL in your web browser).
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From: Bob Wolverton [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tue 11/30/2010 3:37 PM
To: Mehra, Bharat
Subject: Job announcement
Dear Dr. Mehra:
Would you be able to assist us in publicizing this position at the Mississippi State University Libraries? This may be of interest to recent graduates or those finishing in December.
Thank you.
Bob Wolverton
Associate Professor, Mississippi State University Libraries
Job Announcement: Assistant Professor-Monographic Cataloger
Mississippi State University Libraries
Tenure-Track, Full-Time position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Contributes to the development of a virtual research database by performing original and complex adaptive cataloging of monographic materials representing all levels of difficulty, all subjects and languages and all formats according to AACR2R, LCRIs, LC classification and MARC21 formats; performs authority work on names, series and subject headings in accordance with local and national standards; solves problems arising from obsolete or incorrect information appearing in bibliographic and holdings records; provides input for establishing cataloging policies and procedures; assists paraprofessional staff in problems solving; participates in and leads special projects, as needed; meets Library and University requirements for promotion and tenure in the areas of librarianship, research, service and collegiality; works with one or more academic units on campus in the capacity of library liaison for the purposes of collection development and outreach; serves as a Cataloging Department resource person on monographic cataloging related issues; keeps current on revisions to cataloging rules and trends in cataloging practices; brings revisions and trends to the attention of the Coordinator of Cataloging and assists in the implementation of changes in the department; evaluates the potential use of new services and technologies, as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; must be familiar with an automated library system such as SIRSI DYNIX, a bibliographic utility such as OCLC and with library technology in general.
Preferred Qualifications:
Cataloging course-work beyond the core or introductory level; familiarity with SIRSI, OCLC and RDA and Metadata schema such as Dublin Core; knowledge of the principles related to the cataloging of music and sound recordings; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language and a second master's degree.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have strong analytical and organizational skills as well as effective interpersonal, collegial and communication skills (both oral and written); must be able to set and adjust priorities and workflows in a dynamic and changing environment and accept new challenges in order to realize departmental and library goals; must demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team emphasizing a good balance between quality and productivity; must show continuing commitment to professional development and growth.
Instructions for Applying:
Applicants must complete the Personal Data Information Form online at www.jobs.msstate.edu <http://www.jobs.msstate.edu/> . Submit a letter of application, vitae, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references to Ms. Debra Fairbrother, Administrative Assistant, Mississippi State University Libraries, P.O. Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
Position open date: November 23, 2010 - open until filled.
