Position Opening--Cataloger

[Carl Merat]

Catalog Librarian 

Liberty University seeks an innovative cataloger to assist in the
integration of its OPAC and Internet-based information.
 
Duties: Management of cataloging operations; original cataloging of
monographs, nonbook materials, and electronic resources; supervision of
processing staff, some subject liaison responsibilities, including
collection development and bibliographic instruction; participation in
library policy formulation; campus committees, and professional service.
Reports to Technical Services Librarian. 

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; comprehensive
knowledge of LC classification and subject headings, AACR2 and MARC
formats, and OCLC bibliographic utility. Knowledge of current trends in
cataloging, particularly those related to integrating electronic resources
and Internet-based resources. 

Desirable: Supervisory experience; some post-MLS cataloging experience;
familiarity with integrated systems, especially Dynix; and reference
experience. 

Salary: Compensation for the position is competitive and commensurate with
experience. 

Background: Liberty University is a growing, distinctively Christian
institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia.  The University offers
undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in the liberal arts and
sciences, business, communications, counseling, education, and theology.
The campus has 5,300 FTE on-campus students, with another 4,000 enrolled in
the External Degree Program. Visit the Library's web site for more
information. 
http://www.liberty.edu/resources/library/

Application: Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Send
letter of application outlining qualifications for the position, a full
resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:
Dr. David Barnett, Dean of Library Services 1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502

Appointment: Position available immediately.