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Posting Date
2012-09-12
Position Title
Catalog Librarian
Institution
Northern Illinois University
Location
DeKalb, Illinois
General Information
Available:  January 1, 2013
Position Type:  Faculty 
Term of Appointment:  Twelve-month, full-time, tenure-track, ranked faculty position 
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor (regular) or Instructor (temporary), based on experience and qualifications 
Reports to:  Head of Technical Services

Position Description: See http://www.ulib.niu.edu/aboutus/employment.cfm
Position Details
Summary of Job Responsibilities: Northern Illinois University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, versatile, and collaborative professional to fill the position of Catalog Librarian.  The person in this position has primary responsibility for performing original and copy cataloging for a variety of music materials.  Consults with Music Librarian to establish music cataloging priorities. In addition, performs original and complex copy cataloging of resources in a wide range of subject areas, languages, and formats, including print, non-print, and digital.  Remains current with cataloging issues, rules, and standards.  Also has primary responsibility for coordinating and providing ongoing cataloging training (including OCLC cataloging client and integrated library systems processes) to department staff.  Performs catalog database maintenance and may evaluate staff.  Leads or participates in special projects as assigned.  Maintains effective communication with colleagues, and members of the university community.  Fulfills requirements of faculty status in areas of contributions to librarianship, scholarly activities, and service.
Qualifications
Required:  Earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent for the appointment at the instructor rank (temporary).  Additional master’s degree, or equivalent, required within four years for eligibility for tenure-track appointment.  Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of cataloging, subject analysis, classification, and authority control and experience applying those principles according to recognized rules and standards, including LC classification, LCSH, and AACR2.  Knowledge of and experience with MARC formats and OCLC cataloging input standards.  Familiarity with OCLC Connexion and an Integrated Library System.  Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.  Good interpersonal skills, and strong oral and written communication skills. 

Strongly Preferred: A graduate or undergraduate degree in music or related discipline.

Preferred: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an academic library.  Familiarity with FRBR and RDA.  Bibliographic knowledge of German and a Romance language.  Experience with Voyager Integrated Library System.  Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative environment.
Salary and Benefits
Appointment rank and salary will be based on relevant experience and educational background. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Deadline
10/06/2012
Application
To be considered for an interview, send letter of interest, resume, and the name/address/phone number/e-mail address of three professional references:

Chalermsee Olson
Associate Dean for Collections & Technical Services
Northern Illinois University Libraries
DeKalb, IL 60115-2868

Email applications preferred:  eteolson@niu.edu

Review of applications will begin October 6; applications accepted until position is filled.

Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO institution.  A state-mandated pre-employment criminal background check is required. 
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