Job announcement: Knowledge Manager (Cataloging Section)

[beden at ccmail.nevada.edu]

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more information.

Brad Eden, Ph.D.
Head of Cataloging
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
beden at ccmail.nevada.edu
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Knowledge Manager (Cataloging Section) - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

RESPONSIBILITIES: The UNLV Libraries invite applications for the new position of
 Knowledge Manager/ Cataloger
to assist in the organization and bibliographic description of information.  As
a member of the cataloging section
(part of the Knowledge Access Management division), this individual will
participate in cataloging and database
maintenance of projects throughout the library, including but not limited to
serials, special collections, music, and
electronic resources.  The incumbent will be responsible for performing both
original and copy cataloging in the
MARC format and creating non-MARC metadata records for national, regional, and
local OPACs, electronic
databases, and digital projects.  Specific duties include: performs original and
 copy cataloging of serials, special
collections, music, and/or electronic resources; stays current with standards
and trends in bibliographic control,
especially as they relate to these formats; develops policies and procedures for
 cataloging materials not currently
represented in the online catalog; explores application of non-MARC cataloging
and metadata standards; assists in
review, development, and implementation of departmental workflow, policies and
procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: ALA-accredited degree or its international equivalent; knowledge of
AACR2, MARC21 format, and LC
subject headings and classification; a minimum of two years professional
cataloging experience and experience
with library automated systems and bibliographic utilities (OCLC and Innovative
Interfaces preferred); ability to work
independently and as a team member on a variety of issues in a dynamic
environment; strong communication and
organizational skills; aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to
detail; demonstrated problem-solving
skills; flexibility; ability to prioritize work to ensure that departmental and
library goals are realized; ability to work
effectively in a production-oriented environment; and the ability to engage in
scholarly pursuits and provide service
to the university, the community, and the profession in accordance with Library
and University standards.

PREFERRED:  Familiarity or experience with serials, archival, music, and/or
special
formats cataloging; familiarity with or interest in established and emerging
metadata
standards, especially Dublin Core and Encoded Archival Description; familiarity
with
or willingness to learn mark-up languages (SGML, HTML, XML).

ENVIRONMENT:  The Knowledge Access Management (KAM) division of Lied Library is
comprised of  Cataloging,
Systems, and Web Initiatives.  The Cataloging Section currently has four
professionals and seven full-time support
staff involved in cataloging and database maintenance, as well as library
internet and intranet web
design and maintenance.  Future initiatives within Cataloging may include
metadata
cataloging, cooperative database design and research with other university
departments,
a digitization center involved in digital library projects and ventures, as well
 as
explorations involving electronic publishing and electronic text production.
This is a
highly dynamic and exciting environment for a cataloger/technical services
librarian
interested in exploring the future of knowledge management and organization in
an
academic setting.

SALARY RANGE: This is a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank.
Salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience. The University has an excellent fringe benefits package. For
more information, see the UNLV benefit
package site at http://www.unlv.edu/Human_Resources/Benefits/bene_sum.html.

THE SETTING: UNLV is a premier urban university located in the vibrant city of
Las Vegas and is surrounded by the
Mojave Desert.  UNLV is the state
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's largest comprehensive, doctoral-degree
granting institution with 22,000 students
and more than 700 full-time faculty.  The UNLV Libraries are comprised of the
main Lied Library (a 302,000 sq. ft. building
which opened January 2001),  the Curriculum Materials Library, the Architecture
Studies Library, and a Music Library
currently under construction.  For more information, see the UNLV World Wide Web
 site at http://www.unlv.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE & DETAILS: Send letter of application, r?sum?, and the
names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:

     Su Kim Chung, Chair;
     Knowledge Manager (Cataloging Section) Search Committee
     University of Nevada, Las Vegas
     4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 457010
     Las Vegas, NV 89154-7010

Review of applications will begin April 2, 2001 and will continue until the
position is filled.  Specific questions may be
addressed to Su Kim Chung, Search Committee Chair, at schung at ccmail.nevada.edu
or call (702)895-2241.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Persons are selected
on the basis of ability without regard to
race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability
 or veteran status.