SHORT DESCRIPTION: Primary duties include developing, maintaining, organizing, improving, contributing, and promoting the library’s growing information base and repositories in all formats. Technical services functions such as systems management, cataloging, collection development and other duties are also part of this position’s responsibility.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program; knowledge of traditional legal bibliography and electronic legal information resources; demonstrated knowledge of file formats, media/data migration, metadata, database management, and digitization techniques; experience in a library’s cataloging area with substantial knowledge of cataloging and classification policies, practice and tools such as OCLC and Innovative’s Millennium.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ABA-accredited JD or international equivalent; work experience in a law library or academic library; knowledge of current and emerging national cataloging standards (e.g., AACR2, MARC21, Library of Congress Classification, LCSH; knowledge of and/or experience with Innovative’s Millennium system.
OTHER INFORMATION: The position is a full-time, 12 month, tenure-track position. Initial appointment is for one year at the rank of Librarian; reappointment and tenure decisions are based on librarianship (e.g., professional performance), scholarship, and service. Additional information is available at www.law.ttu.edu/lawlibrary/library/ and look for Position Opening link.
SALARY: Salary competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is available June 1, 2008 and will remain open until filled.
TO APPLY: Complete the online application at https://jobs.texastech.edu. For questions on applying, contact the Texas Tech University Human Resource Services at (806) 742-3851 ext. 239. Texas Tech University is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer. REQ #76516.
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