NASIG Jobs

George Mason University Libraries is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable librarian for the position of Head, Serials and Periodicals/Microforms. Position manages the Serials and Periodicals/Microforms unit of the Resources and Collection Management Services Division. Incumbent provides leadership for the selection, acquisition, access, and maintenance of journals in electronic, microform, and print formats.

Deadline: Review of applications begins September 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

Job posted at university website

The individual selected will perform various cataloging duties, including: upgrading CIP records from US (DLC), Canadian (NLC), and British (UKM) sources; other activities which support WorldCat quality control and enhancement, including NACO contribution; cataloging of original records; and database maintenance.  The individual will keep detailed statistical records on activities.

Job posted at OCLC website and apply for Job ID 1345, Cataloger, CIP Upgrade.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City University Libraries seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong commitment to collections and public services for the position of Head of Collections. Evaluates and develops the library’s physical and virtual collections, supervises one staff person, and oversees the departmental liaison program. Establishes and maintains effective communication with academic departments and works closely with the faculty to provide information resources in all formats in support of the teaching and research at UMKC.

Deadline: Application review begins September 21, 2007

Job posted at university website

Create original cataloging in MARC format for items in research collections products using OCLC’s Connexion software. Update cataloging records in Exodus database.

Deadline: None specified.

Job posted at ProQuest website

New York University’s Division of Libraries seeks an enthusiastic and skilled Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership and expertise in acquiring and integrating electronic resources in the Libraries collections. Based in the Acquisitions Department, the Electronic Resources Librarian also works collaboratively with staff in other areas including collection development, reference, information technology, and cataloging to identify, license, and manage ongoing access to electronic resources. The Electronic Resources Librarian reports directly to the Head of Acquisitions with a secondary reporting relationship to the Head of Collection Development.

Deadline: Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

job posted at Chronicle website

The Kresge Library of the Notre Dame Law School is seeking a self-starting, highly motivated and service-oriented individual to join us in a new position. The Kresge Library is an integral part of the Notre Dame Law School and offers exceptional opportunities for developing professional skills and contributing to the educational mission of the Law School.

Deadline: Applications received by Sept. 1, 2007 will be assured consideration.

job posted at university website under “Library News” section

Auburn University Libraries seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic librarian to develop innovative ways of improving access to the library’s resources, especially those in electronic form (such as databases and digital collections). The position will work closely with other units of the library, especially the Reference Department and the Systems Department. In addition to activities traditionally associated with cataloging, duties will include some service on the reference desk. The position reports to the chair of the Cataloging Department.

Deadline: The application review process begins August 15, 2007 and continues until a candidate is recommended for appointment.

job posted at university website

Oversees day-to-day operations of Serials, Government Documents, and Electronic Resources department; coordinates serials and other electronic resources management, electronic databases; serves as the primary liaison with print, microform, and electronic subscription vendors and publishers; is responsible for developing and maintaining digitization projects for the Library; supervises and trains staff in the Serials, Government Documents, and Electronic Resources department (full-time serials, gov docs/binding, and digitization technicians); markets and promotes serials, government documents, and electronic resources of the Library to the SWOSU community; serves with the other librarians on the reference desk of the Library approximately six hours per week; and other duties as assigned.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 20, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

job posted at university website

Search extended. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries are searching for a Department Head of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access. This newly redesigned position in the Collections & Technical Services Division is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in acquisitions, collection development and cataloging.

Deadline: Applications must be received or postmarked on or before August 10th, 2007.

job posted at university website

An excellent opportunity exists for a faculty librarian to manage the cataloging, classifying, and related processing of library resources in multiple formats, including print and electronic monographs; print and electronic serials, including classified serials; and digital objects. Reporting to the associate director for resources, this librarian supervises the serials cataloger and the cataloging technician. This librarian is instrumental in developing and implementing goals, policies, and procedures for bibliographic control and maintains quality control procedures for cataloging HS/HSL print and digital content.

Deadline: July 31, 2007

job posted at university website