Position Listing

[Charlotte Keys]

The Tisch Library at Tufts University seeks a Head of Cataloging who will 
also serve as Webmaster. The successful candidate must be a dynamic, 
collaborative leader who is an outstanding manager with strong 
communication skills. As cataloging services head this person must 
effectively participate in library-wide planning, especially regarding 
the involvement of technical services. S/he must work with four catalog 
librarians to effectively manage work flow, training, and allocation of 
departmental resources. Other skills include the ability to balance an 
understanding of issues in cataloging with local needs in order to 
establish departmental goals. An MLS from ALA-accredited institution 
with minimum of 5 years experience in cataloging is required. An 
understanding of AACR2R, MARC format, LC classification and LCSH, 
and cataloging of all formats especially electronic resources is 
desirable.

As webmaster this individual must be responsible for the maintenance and
development of the library's web pages. This person must possess web
editorial knowledge in content analysis and design, knowledge of HTML and
other web-related applications, and the ability to create access to
information. This position reports to the Director of Administration for 
Information Technology Services and Libraries and manages a department of 
ten staff. The department processes more than 25,000 items per year, 
working with other departments to continually improve services to a 
population of nearly 5000 patrons.

Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed on a continuing
basis until the position is filled.

Send two copies of a resume and cover letter to Ray Domingo at Tufts
University, 169 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. Tufts University is
firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity and affirmative action
employment and urges all qualified persons to consider this opportunity.