[Web4lib] Catalog Librarian, Kent State University

[KLINGLER, THOMAS]

Catalog Librarian - Kent State University Libraries and Media Services,
Kent Campus

Twelve month, full-time, non-tenure track position. Faculty rank of
Assistant Professor.

Reports to the Head, Catalog & Metadata

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 1.       Performs original cataloging and complex copy cataloging for
serials and integrating resources in all formats.

2.       Serves as a professional resource regarding issues of
cataloging electronic resources, databases and serials; provides serials
and integrating resources cataloging expertise on national and
international cataloging standards.

3.       Helps the serials team optimize access to serials.

4.       Performs original cataloging for monographic resources in all
formats.

5.       Assists with complex copy cataloging for monographic resources
in all formats.

6.       Assists with other cataloging services, including rush
cataloging services, as needs arise.

7.       Participates in national cooperative cataloging programs as
appropriate.

8.       Participates in departmental planning and decision making.

9.       Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees as
appropriate.

10.   Participates in special activities and projects as assigned.

11.   Performs other duties as assigned.

 Required Qualifications:

1.       ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS or MS in Library Science.

2.       Minimum one year cataloging experience.

3.       Knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, MARC21, CONSER and MFHD
standards.

4.       Familiarity with serials and integrating resources cataloging.

5.       Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and prioritize
work.

6.       Ability to use judgment and exercise initiative with strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.

7.       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Preferred Qualifications:

1.       Experience cataloging serials and integrating resources. 

2.       Experience cataloging following CONSER standards.

3.       Interest in providing CONSER leadership.

4.       Experience in the staff modules of an integrated library system
such as Innovative Interfaces Inc. (III).

 Environment: The Kent State University Libraries (
http://library.kent.edu ) has a collection of over 2 million volumes and
holds membership in the Association of Research Libraries and the Center
for Research Libraries. Kent State University is a founding member of
OCLC and of OhioLINK (http://www.ohiolink.edu <http://www.ohiolink.edu/>
) Ohio's academic library consortium.  Kent State University Libraries
has OCLC Regular Enhance status and participates in the Name Authority
Cooperative (NACO) program of the PCC.

 Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment
and retention of a diverse work force. Women, minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 Submit: A letter of application addressing the required qualifications,
curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
three (3) professional references.

 Submit materials to: http://jobs.kent.edu <http://jobs.kent.edu/>   Job
# 997311

 The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined
beginning May 19, 2008.  Don't be deterred by this preliminary review
date; we'll wait for the right person!

 
Tom Klingler
Assistant Dean for Systems & Technical Services
Libraries & Media Services
Library Room 383 
Kent State University 
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001