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CATALOG LIBRARIAN

Union College

Union College invites applications from skilled, confident and imaginative 
candidates for the full time position of Catalog Librarian.  Founded in 
1795 and located in upstate New York's capital region in the midst of its 
rich cultural and natural resources, Union is an independent, highly 
selective residential college of 2000 undergraduates. It offers liberal 
arts and engineering curricula as well as graduate programs in management, 
engineering and education. (For further information about the college, see 
its web site at www.union.edu.) The recently renovated and expanded 
Schaffer Library has a total staff of 28.5 FTE, including 13 professional 
librarians, over 500,000 volumes in print, access to many varieties of 
electronic information through its award-winning web site, growing 
multimedia collections and a rich and historic collection of rare books, 
manuscripts and archives.

Responsibilities:  The Catalog Librarian is a member of a team of four 
professional librarians in the Technical Services department and supervises 
the Cataloging unit with its staff of 3.5 full time assistants. This 
librarian provides leadership in the development of the online catalog and 
the organization of the library's collections; manages the workflow for 
both print and non-print formats using OCLC and DRA's integrated online 
library system; resolves cataloging problems, provides training and 
contributes original records to shared systems using AACR2, MARC input 
standards and both Dewey and LC classification schedules; catalogs selected 
special collections, rare books and foreign language material; designs and 
directs projects including those for retrospective conversion, 
reclassification and authority control; participates in section and 
library-wide planning; serves at the reference desk one weekend per term. 
The Catalog Librarian reports to the Head of Technical Services and 
coordinates projects with other professional colleagues. For further 
information about the technical services department, see its web site at 
www.union.edu/PUBLIC/LIBRARY/TS/index.htm.

Requirements for the position include an ALA-accredited MLS and energy, 
flexibility and commitment to the role that technical library services play 
in an academic setting.  Must have a demonstrated familiarity with AACR2, 
MARC formats, OCLC, LC and Dewey classification systems and authority 
control practices. A record of successful supervisory experience and 
experience with original cataloging are both required; three to five years 
cataloging experience in an academic library and knowledge of rare book 
cataloging standards are preferred.  Excellent interpersonal and 
communication skills and an ability to work independently as well as 
cooperatively are essential.

Salary is commensurate with experience; an exceptional benefits package 
includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability 
coverage, a generous retirement plan and tuition remission.  As a member of 
the college faculty, the Catalog Librarian also enjoys many opportunities 
as well as support for liaison work with academic departments, for 
professional development and research activities and for service within the 
library, the college community and the numerous professional associations 
active in the region.

Send letter of application, including resume and names and address of three 
references by January 19, 2001 to T.G. McFadden, Director, Schaffer 
Library, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308.  Union College is committed 
to a program of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment.  Women 
and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.




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Gail Golderman
Electronic Media Librarian
Schaffer Library
Union College - Schenectady, NY 12308
goldermg at union.edu
Phone: 518-388-6624 / Fax: 518-388-6619 
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