Central and South American Area Studies & Romance Languages Catalog Librarian, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Posted January 15, 2020

Assignment:

• Original descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, and classification of books and other materials in Central and South American Area Studies (primarily Spanish and Portuguese) and European Romance languages in literature, history, and social sciences.

• Name authority work for personal names, corporate names, and series. Contribute to existing NACO/LC Authority File records.

• Subject authority work as needed through the SACO program.

• Hire/supervise cataloging specialist.

 

Required Degree

• Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution

 

Experience 

• In-depth knowledge of and familiarity with South American and European Romance languages literature, history and social sciences.

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese, familiarity with other Romance languages.

• Knowledge of cataloging and classification principles, standards, and rules.

• Supervisory and managerial skills.

 

For a copy of the full job description please email: [email protected].

 

Benefits include support for research, presenting, and publishing along with vacation, insurance, retirement savings, and appreciation for work-life balance. BYU is located in Provo, Utah with easy access to a wide variety of recreational opportunities, sports and cultural events.

 

BYU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

 

Application Close Date: 2/28/2020

Desired Start Date:  9/1/2020

 

For complete job announcement and to apply, go to: https://hrms.byu.edu/psc/ps/PUBLIC/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Employee&SiteId=70&JobOpeningId=87843&PostingSeq=1