INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

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                                                         University Libraries

Position Description

DATE:   4/13/09

DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Cataloging

POSITION CODE:  FFXXXX

POSITION TITLE:  Chair of Cataloging Department

POSITION SUMMARY:

12 month tenure-track position. Supervises the cataloging department in all functions. Coordinates policies and practices of the department within those of the library. Serves as the library’s authority on cataloging and authority work. Progresses successfully along the tenure and promotion track and participates fully as a member of the library faculty.

IMPACT STATEMENT:

As the bibliographic database that is the library's primary catalog and gateway to all material either held by or given access to, the Chair of Cataloging is the primary librarian for assuring complete and accurate access to such information resources. The Chair also assists, along with other Department Chairs, in planning for future needs and services of the department and the library; and advises regarding migrating library system bibliographic, holdings, and item records in the event of the consideration of a new library information system.  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to, is evaluated by, and serves at the pleasure of the Dean of the Library.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Manages 5 full-time support staff and indirectly supervises student assistants.

MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cataloging and authority work within an automated library catalog as well as with OCLC, current AACR2 and MARC formats, LC subject headings, and LC and Dewey Decimal classifications
• Knowledge of emerging trends in cataloging as well as the ability to demonstrate and communicate those characteristics in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrate excellence in written and oral communication
• Experience with current and emerging automation and technologies
• Must possess a positive vision of the future of cataloging services and libraries
• Ability to provide leadership
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills that allow for active and collegial interaction with peers in the library and throughout campus
• Ability to work collegially with cataloging staff, library staff, and contribute across campus
• Ability to mentor and assist cataloging librarians (whether located in cataloging department or elsewhere in the library) to reach their full potential
• Ability to participate fully as a tenure-track faculty member, including service to the library, university, and community, professional involvement, and a strong service commitment

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of a foreign language. Second master’s degree.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and prioritizes the daily operation of the catalog department
• Selects, trains, and evaluates all department personnel
• Keeps departmental statistics, writes departmental reports
• Develops short-term and long-term goals for the department in consultation with cataloging personnel and the dean of the library
• Develops new procedures and adjusts priorities as needed
• Performs shared and original cataloging
• Keeps informed on current cataloging rules, LC, OCLC, and ILS practices
• Assists in planning for changes in the library’s automated library system      
• Assesses and anticipates international trends and developments in cataloging
• Collaborates collegially and cooperatively with other library department chairs
• Participates in library-wide planning and governance, library and university committees, and other activities as appropriate
• Writes grants
• Performs other duties as assigned

Application:

See https://www.jobs.indstate.edu  Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. ISU has a higher percentage of diverse and multi-cultural students than any other Indiana university.  Indiana State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages the application of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.