Position announcement

[Mayra Nemeth]

HEAD, CATALOGING DEPARTMENT

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     Florida International University seeks a creative and knowledgeable
leader for Head, Cataloging Department, Green Library, University Park
Campus, Miami. The Libraries have Enhance Status and use OCLC and NOTIS to
catalog materials. The successful candidate is responsible for the daily
operation and overall management of the cataloging department, which
consists of 3 librarians, 11 support staff, and a varying number of student
assistants; sets goals and priorities; reviews cataloging policy and
procedure; performs and oversees original cataloging in a variety of
formats, oversees database maintenance, special projects and online
authority work; serves as a major resource for cataloging questions;
coordinates departmental activities with other library departments.
Provides services to the Libraries and the University in an elective or
appointive capacity by serving on Library, University and professional
organizations' committees as appropriate.  Reports to the Assistant
Director for Collection Management.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:  MLS from an ALA accredited program; 5 years of
professional experience, with progressively increasing supervisory
responsibility. Experience in cataloging materials in an automated
environment, knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, LCRI and an understanding of the
principles of authority control. Should possess strong interpersonal skills
and commitment to the service mission of the academic library. Preferred:
Knowledge of and/or experience with NOTIS, Dublin Core (or other metadata
indexing), and cataloging electronic resources.

SALARY: Up to $50,500 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
RANK:  Associate to University Librarian.   Librarians have faculty status.
Benefits include 22 days vacation and competitive range of health and
retirement options including TIAA/CREF. The University is a fast growing
institution with 31,000+ students and is located in a culturally diverse
area in South Florida. The Library collection supports a wide range
curriculum with numerous graduate programs. Qualified applicants should
send resume and names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail
addresses of 3 references to: Mirtha Hernández, Chair, Search and Screen
Committee, Green Library, Florida International University, University
Park, Miami, FL 33199. FAX: (305) 348-1798.  Application deadline: Review
of applications will begin on December 14, 2000 and continue until the
position is filled. FIU is a member of the State University System of
Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action
Employer.  For further information about the University see our page on the
Web at www.fiu.edu.



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Mayra Nemeth
Head, Audiovisual Dept., Library
Library Web Manager
Florida International University
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-3009
305-348-3010 fax
nemethm at fiu.edu