FW: 2 editorial positions at OCLC PAIS--NYC

[Korvin,Catherine]

OCLC Public Affairs Information Service has openings for an Assistant Editor
and for an Editorial Assistant in New York City.

Thank you for helping us advertise these positions on Web4Lib. 



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>          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,
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> 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.
> 
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