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Thank you. Shoshanah Seidman NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN VACANCY POSITION: Area Studies Cataloger DEPARTMENT: Bibliographic Services DIVISION: Technical Services and Resource Management REPORTS TO: Head, Bibliographic Services Department JOB SUMMARY: Performs original and complex copy cataloging and classification of monographs and serials using Voyager, Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd edition revised. Specializes in support of area studies. Titles cataloged are added to the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies and other collections of Northwestern University Library. RESPONSIBILITIES: Using Voyager (an integrated library system) and OCLC, performs original or complex copy cataloging of monographs and serials in all formats and on any subject. Most works are handled without benefit of any matching or variant copy. Authority work is performed at the local or national level, as appropriate. Catalogs materials to be added to the collections of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies as a primary assignment. Also catalogs materials for other collections of the Northwestern University Library. Working closely with the Middle Eastern Studies Librarian and other staff to support the development of a Middle Eastern area studies collection, helps monitor and performs quality control on the outsourced cataloging of Arabic and related language material. Provides occasional Romanization assistance or assistance with other technical services processes. May perform occasional cataloging of Arabic or other Middle Eastern language materials. Leads in the identification, analysis, and resolution of issues related to the cataloging of materials in non-Roman alphabet languages. Serves as a resource/contact person for other Library staff on these issues. Participates in the planning and development of non-MARC metadata arrangements for digital projects, particularly projects supporting increased access to area studies collections. Participates in national cooperative cataloging programs such as the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and OCLC Enhance. Keeps abreast of current cataloging issues and trends. Participates in appropriate professional development, continuing education, professional service, or research activities. Performs other area studies duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: NU is seeking a production-oriented flexible and creative problem-solver with a strong personal commitment to responsive and innovative service. REQUIRED: Master's degree in library and information science or equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience. Strong knowledge of French required. Academic knowledge sufficient to perform subject analysis in a range of relevant modern European foreign languages. Broad educational background. Facility with database searching and network navigation tools. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to flourish in a changing work environment. Knowledge of MARC formats and national cataloging standards. PREFERRED: two years professional cataloging experience using an automated system in an academic library (including significant original cataloging experience). Experience cataloging for an area studies program such as Africana or Middle Eastern Studies. Academic background in African or Middle Eastern studies desirable. Experience with or interest in non-Roman alphabet cataloging challenges. Knowledge of Arabic strongly preferred; other European or East Asian languages helpful. ENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private university with an extensive library system. This includes the Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern University Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about the Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu. SALARY: Dependent on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package. TO APPLY: Send letter of application and resume, including names of three references, to Peter J. Devlin, Director of Library Personnel, Northwestern University Library, 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston , Illinois 60208-2300 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. 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