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SUNY Potsdam Seeking Automation Librarian SUNY Potsdam Libraries is seeking an Automation and Cataloging Librarian. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will provide leadership to the College Libraries in planning and policy recommendations for automation and cataloging services. The College Libraries will be migrating in the near future to a new SUNY-wide library management system (Ex Libris' Aleph) . The Automation and Cataloging Librarian will play a key role in managing this migration and in planning for the libraries' future technology needs. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree; experience in technical services; knowledge of AACR2, MARC tagging, LC authorities and LC classification; experience with OCLC systems and software; knowledge of basic networking and PC platform issues; effective oral and written communication skills; and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Preferred: Experience with web-based software; affinity for new technologies; experience cataloging electronic resources; and reference experience. Salary and rank: Upper 30s, Senior Assistant Librarian. This is a tenure-track, 12-month academic faculty position. Application Deadline: Primary consideration will be given to applications received before Feb. 15, 2001. Preferred start date: July 1, 2001. Application: Submit letter of application, current resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references to: Marion Blauvelt, Search Committee Chair, F.W. Crumb Library, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676 or fax to (315) 267-2744.