Position Vacancy

[Frances McCraw]

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                             OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
                                  PERRY LIBRARY

       ELECTRONIC RESOURCES CATALOGER: This position will establish practices
       and procedures for providing intellectual access to electronic journals,
       text files, and online databases, and provide  high quality cataloging of
       electronic resources. This position prepares special collections for use
       by developing  finding aids/ research tools, encoding them for online
       use, creating electronic images and linking them to the finding aids and
       creating catalog records for the collections; serves as a member of the
       library
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?s Intellectual Access Group to integrate catalog and Web page
       access to resources.; researches and applies standards  in technology in
       the provision of access to electronic resources; collaborates with the
       Digital Services Coordinator in developing/managing digital projects;
       provides collection development services in assigned disciplines; and
       participates in providing public service in University Archives/Tidewater
       History, notably reference and instructional/outreach services.
       QUALIFICATIONS:  REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS; experience with cataloging
       and knowledge of USMARC; experience with HTML and digital imaging
       software; demonstrated aptitude for learning technologies and applying
       those skills in an academic library; ability to communicate effectively
       with colleagues, patrons, and volunteers; ability to work in a
       cross-functional team environment.
       PREFERRED: experience with coding finding aids in EAD and knowledge of
       XML
       SALARY AND BENEFITS: $30,000 minimum.  Good benefits package
       LOCATION: Old Dominion University is a state-supported institution with
       an enrollment of 18,500 and is one of the nation?s leaders in distance
       learning.  You can find out more about the university at
       http://www.odu.edu and more about the library at http://www.lib.odu.edu .
       The campus is located in Norfolk, Virginia, designated in 1998 by Money
       magazine as the most livable large city-metropolitan area in the South.
       DEADLINE:  Screening of applicants will begin on June 15, 2000 and
       continue until the position is filled. Candidates selected for interview
       will be asked to give 10-15 minute presentation on a relevant topic.
       Details are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/jobs.
       CONTACT:  Send a letter of application addressing your ability to meet
       position qualifications, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone
       numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to: Sandra A Beehler,
       Chair, Electronic Resources Cataloger Search Committee, Perry Library,
       Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256; e-mail: sbeehler at odu.edu
       .  Phone: (757)683-4141.

          Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
                                       employer
        and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
                                         1986.