[Asis-l] Job openings

[mgorman at TCNJ.EDU]

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
LIBRARY
(2 POSITIONS)

The College of New Jersey is a highly selective, comprehensive residential
institution recognized as one of the outstanding public colleges in the
country.  Located between New York City and Philadelphia in suburban Ewing
Township, The College enrolls approximately 6000 undergraduates and 900
graduate students.

We are currently seeking candidates to fill two full-time, 12-month,
tenure-track positions at the Roscoe L. West Library. Requirements for
both positions include: ALA-accredited Master's degree; excellent
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Initiative,
flexibility, and a strong service orientation are essential.
Research/scholarly activity, service on institutional committees, and
active participation in the profession are expected for tenure. Rank is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary ranges: Librarian
III, $41,329-61,998; Librarian II, $45,566-68,340; with full benefits
package including TIAA/CREF.

HEAD OF CATALOGING (Librarian II) - Provide leadership in cataloging and
authority control, developing policies and procedures for cataloging
materials in all formats. Coordinate the work of a team of professional
catalogers; train and supervise paraprofessional catalogers. Create
original and revise copy cataloging. Limited participation in general
reference service. Required: At least three years professional-level,
recent cataloging experience; extensive knowledge of cataloging standards
including AACR2R, LCSH and LC classification, MARC21, OCLC; knowledge of
metadata standards; ability to implement new cataloging standards and
procedures; strong computing skills; excellent problem solving skills.
Preferred: Management experience; experience cataloging electronic
resources; experience with authority control services; familiarity with
DDC; knowledge of Voyager; knowledge of general reference and facility
with electronic and traditional information resources; strong reading
knowledge of Spanish or other Western European language. Record of
scholarly/professional activity. Additional graduate degree is highly
desirable. Contact: Ms. Maureen Gorman, Chair, Head of Cataloging Search
Committee (mgorman at tcnj.edu). For a more detailed position description,
see http://www.tcnj.edu/~eesinfo/employment/library.shtml.

SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN (Librarian II or III) - Coordinate collection
development and provide in-depth reference for Psychology, Political
Science, Criminology and Justice Studies, Communication Studies, Sociology
and Anthropology. Work closely with faculty in the School of Culture and
Society to assess the needs of the academic programs; provide
subject-specific user education. Participate in general reference service,
including some weekends and evenings, and in general information literacy
program. Required: Educational background and/or experience in a relevant
social science; knowledge of general reference and facility with
electronic and traditional information resources. Preferred: Significant
experience using resources in the social sciences; experience in
statistical methods.  Basic knowledge of webpage design. Additional
graduate degree in an appropriate discipline is highly desirable. Contact:
Mr. Marc Meola, Chair, Social Sciences Librarian Search Committee
(meolam at tcnj.edu). For a more detailed position description, see
http://www.tcnj.edu/~eesinfo/employment/library.shtml.

A review of applications will begin November 17th, 2003 and will continue
until the positions are filled. To apply, please send cover letter,
resume, and names and contact information (including emails) for at least
four professional references to the attention of the contact person listed
for each position to: Roscoe L. West Library, The College of New Jersey,
PO Box 7718, Ewing, NJ 08628-0718.  Applications may be sent by email.

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.