WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES*
* ASSISTANT PROFESSOR *
Western Kentucky University seeks applications for the position of *Assistant
Professor* in the Department of
Library Technical Services. This is a 10-month tenure-track faculty
position. Anticipated starting date is fall 2009.
Responsibilities include: Original and complex copy cataloging and
classification of monographs and continuing resources in the subject
areas of *science
and technology*; shared
responsibility for foreign language materials and authority file
maintenance; participation in special cataloging projects as needed;
departmental web page development and maintenance.
Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited program with an undergraduate
degree in science; skill with current and developing cataloging and
metadata rules and standards, LC subject headings and classification,
authority control, and MARC formats through coursework or job
experience; reading knowledge of a foreign language (German preferred);
working knowledge of OCLC and an integrated library system (VOYAGER
preferred); web development skills (Dreamweaver); ability to work
within a team environment. Must be able to meet the promotion and
tenure criteria of the department.
Salary: $40,000
For more information about our department, see our web site at: http://www.wku.edu/library/dlats/
Application deadline is September 1, 2009. Interested candidates should
submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for
three professional references to Uma Doraiswamy at uma.doraiswamy@wku.edu
<mailto:uma.doraiswamy@wku.edu>
or through U.S. mail to:
Uma Doraiswamy, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Library Technical Services
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067
Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101-1067
*Western** Kentucky University** is committed to the promotion of
stewardship and student engagement*.
*All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including women,
minorities, persons with disabilities, and disabled veterans.
Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.*
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Connie Foster, Professor and Head, Dept. of Library Technical Services
Western Kentucky University Libraries
Editor, Serials Review
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067
Bowling Green KY 42101-1067
connie.foster@wku.edu tel:270-745-6151 fax:270-745-3958
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ALA/ALCTS-Continuing Resources Section Chair-Elect (2008-2009)
(formerly ALCTS Serials Section)