Fw: Position Announcement - LIBRARIAN, IBERO CATALOGER

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        Subject:        Position Announcement - LIBRARIAN, IBERO CATALOGER


LIBRARIAN, IBERO CATALOGER (JR#5668)

The University of New Mexico Libraries has the following opening: Ibero 
Catalog Librarian, a full-time, 12 month library Lecturer III position 
(non-tenure track). Minimum salary is $38,000, negotiable; appropriate to 
qualifications and experience. Desired start date of October 1, 2004 
(negotiable).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:  Masters degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information 
Science program or international equivalent.  A minimum of three years 
experience in library cataloging.  Knowledge of cataloging principles and 
procedures including AACR2R, LC rule interpretations, LC subject headings 
and classification, MARC 21 formats, and authority control standards. 
Evidence of reading knowledge/comprehension of Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Preferred: Academic or research library cataloging experience.  Strong 
subject knowledge or work experience with Hispanic or Latin American 
research collections.  Some experience cataloging rare, audio-visual, or 
electronic resources.  Familiarity with digitization projects, metadata 
creation, or markup languages.  Evidence of participation or interest in 
professional service and professional development.  Verbal and written 
fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.  Ability to work collegially with a 
diverse campus community.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
The Ibero Catalog Librarian provides customized access to the diverse and 
often unique materials of the library?s extensive collections in Spanish 
and Portuguese originating from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. 
Performs original and complex copy cataloging of monographic materials, 
artists? books, and small press imprints in a variety of formats and 
subjects.  Contributes BIBCO level records, NACO authority records, and 
SACO subject proposals following national standards. Applies cataloging, 
subject, and database management expertise, working with selectors to 
determine special needs, balance multiple priorities, solve problems, and 
foster access to UNM?s collections.  Participates in professional service 
and professional development activities that emphasize current issues in 
cooperative cataloging programs and international bibliographic control. 
May have collection development responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENT:
Catalog Services, located in Zimmerman Library, has a staff of 23, 
including 6 faculty librarians. The department consists of 4 sections: 
Database Management, Ibero-American Resources, Electronic Resources, and 
Print Resources.  The department participates in NACO and BIBCO.

The University of New Mexico Libraries is a member of the Association of 
Research Libraries and the Greater Western Library Alliance and 
participates in the OCLC system as a member of AMIGOS.  The University 
Libraries contain over 2 million volumes and include four libraries, 
Centennial Science and Engineering Library, Fine Arts Library, Parish 
Memorial Library (business and economics), Zimmerman Library (humanities, 
social science, and education), as well as the Center for Southwest 
Research.  The University Libraries is a regional library in the Federal 
Depository Library Program and currently uses Innovative Interfaces, Inc. 
for OPAC, circulation, serials control, and acquisitions systems.  The UNM 

main campus enrolls 26,000 students and employs 2,900 faculty and 5,000 
staff.  UNM offers 92 baccalaureate degrees, 67 master?s degrees, and 36 
doctoral and professional degrees and attracts a culturally diverse 
student 
population.

APPLICATION:
Submit resume, names and contact information of three references, and a 
signed letter of interest to:  Linda Skye, University of New Mexico 
Libraries, MSC05 3020, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 
87131-0001, or fax to (505)277-7196, or e-mail to Lskye@xxxxxxxxxx.    The 
search will remain open until the position is filled; for best 
consideration application should be received by August 15, 2004.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Employment 
Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action Employer and Educator.





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