Department Head - Cataloging Department
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Location: University Libraries, University of Memphis
Position: Head, Cataloging Department
Responsibilities: This position provides leadership and direction for the operation and maintenance
of the services and resources of the Libraries' Cataloging Department. His/her responsibilities include
planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services that facilitate user access to the collections and
resources of the library and enhance the integrity of the bibliographic database. He/she supervises departmental faculty and staff and establishes departmental goals and objectives in keeping with those of the University Libraries. He/she provides leadership in resource and budget management for the department. As a faculty member, he/she participates in the collection development program, serves as subject liaison to assigned department(s), and participates in staffing the public service desk.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Dean of University Libraries
Rank and Salary: Tenure Track, 12 month appointment. Salary minimum: $50,000 per year. Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor depending on qualifications.
Benefits: 24 days vacation/12 days sick leave per year; state paid retirement (State of Tennessee or TIAA- CREF); group health insurance; tuition remission.
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree. Second graduate degree is required to be eligible for tenure and promotion. At least one year of post-MLS work experience in a library. Must be forward thinking and self-motivated. Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of cataloging, including nationally accepted rules and standards such as AACR2R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC formats and LC Classification. Experience using the OCLC system and an automated integrated library system. Good oral and written communication skills and ability to solve problems. Must have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate a commitment to public service. Good attention to detail. Must be able to assume responsibility and accomplish goals with little or no supervision working independently as well as a part of a team. Ability to work effectively with a highly diverse group of faculty, staff, students, public and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner. Evidence of potential to maintain an ongoing program of professional involvement, development and productivity at a level that would merit tenure and promotion.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cataloging in an academic library. Experience leading a cataloging department. Experience providing user services. Subject expertise in a scientific or technical discipline.
Deadline: Review of applications begins May 20, 2008, and may continue until the position is filled. Submit a letter of application that addresses the applicant's experience in relation to the position requirements, a current resume, and contact information for five (5) references who are knowledgeable of applicant's qualifications and experience to:
Ms. Nancy Massey, Personnel Associate
University Libraries, University of Memphis
126 Ned R. McWherter Library
Memphis, TN 38152-3250
The University of Memphis is a comprehensive doctoral degree granting institution located in the largest urban center in the State of Tennessee in the mid-south region. The University's enrollment is approximately 20,000 students. The University Libraries include the Ned R. McWherter Library and five branches: Audiology/Speech Language Pathology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, and Music. The collections include 1.07 million bound volumes and 3.2 million micro format pieces. The Integrated Library System in use is DRA Classic. The University Libraries employ 27 faculty and 80 support staff. As members of the faculty, librarians must engage in professional activities, service, and scholarly work to be eligible for tenure or promotion. Learn more about the University Libraries from our web site at http://exlibris.memphis.edu.
The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position. Appointment is based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, or veteran status. Successful candidates must meet guidelines of the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.
April 2008
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