Job Announcement

[Grace Agnew]

CATALOG LIBRARIAN-The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center seeks a
creative, customer-oriented catalog librarian to provide cataloging in all
formats, including electronic resources, in an online environment.  This
position will participate in significant metadata projects using EAD,
Dublin Core, etc. as part of the Library's ongoing virtual library initiative.

The successful applicant will be flexible and self-motivated with a strong
interest in developing and implementing innovative virtual library
projects, including metadata initiatives, web page design and imaging.
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>Responsibilities:  This position reports to the Head of the Information
Control and Management Department, which includes two other professional
librarians and eight support staff. In addition to providing cataloging in
various formats, participates in virtual library initiatives and must be
eager to learn emerging cataloging standards and multimedia virtual library
technology.  Participates actively in professional and scholarly activities
including library, university and professional committees, research and
publication.

Qualifications:  Accredited MLS; a minimum of three years post-MLS
cataloging experience in an academic or special library utilizing current
cataloging rules and USMARC formats.  Required experience with an
integrated library system and a national bibliographic utility.  Cataloging
of electronic resources in an online environment. Knowledge of HTML.
Desired knowledge of SGML and emerging metadata standards.  Excellent oral
and written communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to participate
successfully in a variety of cataloging and virtual library projects.
Considerable ability to work independently and in teams.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  US citizenship or
permanent resident.

Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance
and mandatory participation in the state or optional retirement system; 21
days annual leave, plus 12 paid holidays.  Send names, addresses and phone
numbers of 5 references with resume, application letter and salary history
to:  Becky Turner, Personnel Librarian, Library and Information Center,
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0900.  Position will
remain open until filled. 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.



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Grace Agnew
Assistant Director for Systems and Technical Services
Georgia Tech Library
704 Cherry St.
Atlanta, Georgia  30332-0900
(404) 894-8932
(404) 894-6084 (fax)
grace.agnew at library.gatech.edu