[IAMSLIC:104] CATALOGER JOB

From: Eleanor Uhlinger (euhlinger@mbl.edu)
Date: Fri May 11 2001 - 05:38:01 PDT

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    The MBL/WHOI LIBRARY seeks applicants for the following position:

    http://zeus.mbl.edu/public/jobs/jobs.php3?func=detail&par=job_id=97
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    MBL Employment Opportunities

     Date: 05/10/11
     
     Type: ADMINISTRATION

     Position: ACQUISITIONS, CATALOGING & BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL LIBRARIAN
                 [ACBCL], Full-time, Grade 12, Non-exempt

     Description: The Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole,
                 Massachusetts seeks an Acquisitions, Cataloging &
                 Bibliographic Control Librarian for the joint
                 MBL/WHOI Library.

     Duties: Under the general direction of the Head of Technical
                 Services, the Acquisitions, Cataloging & Bibliographic
                 Control Librarian is responsible for all aspects of
                 monographic acquisitions and cataloging of print and
                 non-print resources. This person will also assist with
                 serials and special collections cataloging.
                 Duties: Monographic acquisitions, adaptive and original
                 cataloging for materials in all formats; establishing
                 standards for cataloging and authority quality control;
                 maintaining bibliographic records in the Library's
                 Voyager 2000 on-line catalog. Working with the
                 Archivist to prepare EAD collection descriptions
                 and training summer interns and volunteers.

                 The successful candidate is expected to take a leadership
                 role in developing, documenting and implementing
                 bibliographic control standards and procedures while
                 working creatively and cooperatively with existing staff
                 to enhance the delivery of information services.
                 This person will also assist with the delivery of
                 reference services and library programs and will
                 perform other professional responsibilities as needed.
                 The Acquisitions, Cataloging & Bibliographic Control
                 Librarian participates in local, regional and
                 national committees to keep abreast of current
                 trends and changing standards.

     Conditions: This is a bargaining union position covered
                 by Hospital Workers Union Local 767. Physical
                 Requirements: Requires stamina; ability to be on
                 your feet for much of the day; ability to operate
                 a keyboard, kneel, bend, reach, stoop repeatedly;
                 ability to lift, move, handle and shift library
                 materials, computer and related equipment weighing
                 up to 25 lbs. and wheel bookcarts up to 125 lbs.

     Education: Required: Masters degree in Library and Information
                 Science from an ALA accredited program or
                 equivalent degree/professional experience.
                 Detailed knowledge of automated library operations
                 with special emphasis on descriptive and subject
                 cataloguing utilizing AACR2-R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC and MFHD,
                 OCLC and related standards. Ability to work in a team
                 environment. Experience in a scientific or
                 academic library setting. Must have excellent
                 communication and interpersonal skills and a strong
                 service orientation.

                 Desired: Knowledge of Endeavor's Voyager integrated
                 library system. Understanding of current trends in
                 cataloging, especially with regard to metadata
                 and text encoding systems and the classification
                 of electronic resources. Science background. Reading
                 knowledge of at least one foreign language.

     Instructions: Please submit a resume or curriculum vitae with
                 the names of three references to:
                 Marine Biological Laboratory,
                 Attn: Human Resources reference code [ACBCL]
                 7 MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543;
                 telephone 508 289-7422;
                 email: resume@mbl.edu

     Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is identified.

    MBL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking
    workplace.

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