Fw: Position Announcement - LIBRARIAN, AREA STUDIES CATALOGER

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        Subject:        Position Announcement - LIBRARIAN, AREA STUDIES 
CATALOGER


LIBRARIAN, AREA STUDIES CATALOGER  (JR#5667)

The University of New Mexico Libraries has the following opening: Area 
Studies 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 of a western European language.

Preferred: Academic or research library cataloging experience.  Subject 
knowledge or work experience with Southwestern, Hispanic, or Native 
American research collections.  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.  Knowledge of German, 
Latin, or Spanish.  Ability to work collegially with a diverse campus 
community.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
The Area Studies Cataloger provides customized access to the unique 
collections of the University Libraries? Center for Southwest Research 
(CSWR), which contains materials on New Mexico, the American Southwest, 
and 
Latin Americana.  Performs original and complex copy cataloging of 
monographic materials in a variety of formats, subjects, and languages. 
Prepares MARC records for print, non-print, and digital formats. 
Participates with the CSWR and Library Information Technology Department 
in 
projects to enhance electronic access to locally developed databases. 
Applies cataloging, subject, and database management expertise, working 
with selectors to determine special needs, balance multiple priorities, 
solve problems, and foster access to the CSWR?s collections.  Participates 

in professional service and professional development activities that 
relate 
to special collections cataloging and access.  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), and 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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