[Web4lib] POSITION: Western Washington University Libraries - Systems / Catalog librarian

[Andrea Peterson]

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS/CATALOG LIBRARIAN
Western Washington University Libraries
Full description:
http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Jobs/job_detail.asp?pk=865
To ensure full consideration, application material must be received by
May 26, 2006


POSITION
Western Washington University Libraries seeks a librarian with a strong
commitment to patron services to manage its Innovative Interfaces
Integrated Library System, provide information technology support for
the Technical Services Department, and perform some original cataloging.


This is a full time tenure track faculty position, at the rank of
Assistant Professor.  Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the
person in this position will have a dual appointment in the Technical
Services and Systems Departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The librarian in this position will work closely with the Head of
Technical Services to evaluate new approaches to Technical Services
operations in order to foster the successful integration of the
library's acquisitions, serials and catalog units into a single
department.  This position will also work closely with the Library
Systems Department to employ new technologies in the Technical Services
Department in order to increase productivity and enhance the working
environment.  The position provides support for Technical Services staff
in the use of information technology.

The successful candidate will have an interest in new and developing
metadata standards and their possible application to library online
catalogs.  This librarian will be expected to perform some original
cataloging, and will become a member of the library's Web Site Usability
Team.  

QUALIFICATIONS 
Required (Must be addressed in cover letter or vita): 
ALA-accredited MLS; 
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, 
Experience using an integrated library system;
Knowledge of cataloging and other metadata applications;
Ability to find creative solutions to novel problems.

Preferred: 
Demonstrated management experience with an integrated library system; 
Demonstrated interest in new technologies applicable to information
resources and cataloging; 
Experience with workflow analysis of technical processing;
Experience with scripting/programming languages such as Perl or PHP; 
Ability to work well with a diverse student body and staff population. 


UNIVERSITY
The Western Libraries (http://www.library.wwu.edu) consist of a main
library and a branch music library. There are 19 librarians and a
support staff of 46.  

Western Washington University (http://www.wwu.edu) serves about 12,000
full- and part-time students on its 190 acre campus overlooking
Bellingham Bay and employs over 400 full-time faculty. WWU is one of six
state-funded, four-year institutions of higher education in the state
and operates on a September-to-June academic year (quarter system).
Bellingham is located between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver,
British Columbia.

Application:

To ensure full consideration, application material must be received by
May 26, 2006. 

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application addressing
qualifications listed above, professional experience, a vita, and names
of three reference to:

06LIBRARY-01 Search Committee
Western Libraries
516 High Street
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9103

For more information, contact the Search Coordinator, Connie Mallison at
(360)650-3051 or email connie.mallison at wwu.edu.

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to
assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled
veterans are encouraged to apply.  For disability accommodation, call
the Employee Relations-Disability Specialist/ADA Coordinator at (360)
650-7410 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY).  All new employees must show
employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Immigration
and Naturalization Service before beginning work at WWU.