Employment Opportunity--OCLC PAIS

[Korvin,Catherine]

OCLC Public Affairs Information Service in New York City is currently
seeking to fill the following position; thank you for helping us advertise
this opening.

CROSS POSTED: Please excuse duplications 

         OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is an innovative,
high-tech library computer services
         and research organization that creates state-of-the-art online
services and software used by more
         than 37,000 libraries in 76 countries and territories around the
world.

         Assistant Editor

         REQUISITION:
                            #3800-R00304-00
         DIVISION: 
                            Marketing & Planning
         DEPARTMENT:
                            Public Affairs Information Service (PAIS)
         LOCATION:
                            New York, NY


         REQUIREMENTS: 

              Masters degree in library or information science. 
              Knowledge of the social sciences and current events. 
              Knowledge of or experience in cataloging or subject indexing. 
              Familiarity with database searching and the Internet. 
              Ability to write clearly and concisely in English. 
              Ability to utilize computer keyboard.
              Reading knowledge of one or more languages (French, Spanish,
German, Italian, or
              Portuguese). 
              Detail orientation and ability to concentrate. 

         RESPONSIBILITIES: The assistant editor is responsible for the
selection, indexing, and
         abstracting of print and electronic materials for the PAIS
International database. He or she: 

              Assigns subject headings, composes abstract-like contents
notes, and determines author
              entries which cannot readily be identified by editorial
assistants. 
              Assists in the selection of articles, monographs, and other
materials for indexing. 
              Shares quality control responsibilities. 
              Rotates with other editorial staff for periodic selection of
material at NYPL sites 
              Performs other duties as assigned by the editor. 

         OCLC offers an excellent benefits package including
medical/dental/life/vision insurance and tuition
         reimbursement. 

         For consideration, please submit your resume with salary
requirements, indicating position of
         interest, to: OCLC, Corporate Human Resources, 6565 Frantz Road,
Dublin, Ohio 43017-3395;
         Jobline: 614-764-6060 or 1-800-848-5878, ext. 6060; Fax:
614-798-5718; Internet:
         jobs at oclc.org (ASCII text format only) or complete the OCLC
Employment Application
         online.

         OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer. OCLC maintains an ongoing
         commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and seeks
to sustain a diverse workplace.

         Pre-employment Drug Screening Requirement. OCLC Online Computer
Library Center, Inc. has a vital interest
         in maintaining safe, healthful and efficient working conditions for
its employees and members. Being under the
         influence of illegal drugs poses a serious threat to the health and
safety of the user, and to others. Recognizing
         this, all applicants considered for employment with the OCLC Online
Computer Library Center, Inc. organization must successfully complete a drug
screening evaluation prior to employment. We appreciate your
         concern and cooperation in this matter.