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The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications from motivated and innovative librarians to perform original monographic cataloging. As the largest research library in the Rocky Mountain region, the University Libraries is committed to providing access to all types of materials in conformance with national standards and to advancing the field through active service, inquiry, and participation in cooperative programs. These positions are responsible for performing original and complex copy cataloging to support the University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries’ collections. One position is designated for the Monographic Cataloging Team; the second is designated for the Special Collections and Archives Cataloging Team. Cataloging is performed in OCLC for inclusion in the local Innovative Interfaces system and in Prospector, the regional online catalog. As an original cataloger in the Cataloging and Metadata Services Department, the Monographic Cataloger participates in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC, NACO, SACO and BIBCO) and OCLC Enhance. In furtherance of the Libraries’ mission and departmental goals, the Monographic Cataloger may teach other department catalogers. The Monographic Cataloger is a member of the tenure-stream Libraries’ faculty. Significant parts of the responsibilities of these positions are scholarly activity and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Requirements Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school prior to the date of appointment with coursework in cataloging and metadata; knowledge of MARC bibliographic and authorities formats; bibliographic knowledge of at least one non-English language; effective oral and written communication skills; potential for scholarly activity and creative work and service. Desirable Qualifications Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy: experience with a national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, BIBCO, or SACO) and OCLC Enhance; experience with cataloging any of a variety of materials or formats (rare books, government publications, videos/DVDs, electronic); knowledge of and interest in current issues, trends, and emerging standards in cataloging; experience in an academic library; experience working in a collaborative environment; demonstrated initiative investigating new ideas and implementing change; evidence of scholarly activity and creative work and service. Appointment and Salary The successful candidates will be appointed as full-time (12 month) tenure-stream faculty members. Depending upon demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service, appointments will be at the senior instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor level. Starting salary range will be $40,000 to $45,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Desirable Qualifications: Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy: experience with a national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, BIBCO, or SACO) and OCLC Enhance; experience with cataloging any of a variety of materials or formats (rare books, government publications, videos/DVDs, electronic); knowledge of and interest in current issues, trends, and emerging standards in cataloging; experience in an academic library; experience working in a collaborative environment; demonstrated initiative investigating new ideas and implementing change; evidence of scholarly activity and creative work and service.

Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Preference will be given to applications received by July 16, 2007. Send letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the positions; resume or curriculum vitae; and names, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, Administrative Services, University Libraries, 184 UCB, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0184, or apply online at www.jobsatcu.com referring to posting number 801131. The candidates selected for these positions must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointments are scheduled to begin.