Job Announcement (University of Kentucky) Marcia Tuttle 31 Mar 2000 14:57 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 06:53:06 -0500 From: Dee Wood <owood@POP.UKY.EDU> Subject: Job Announcement Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 16:12:13 -0500 From: Veronica Walker <vwalk00@POP.UKY.EDU> Subject: Job announcement POSITION: Senior Serials Cataloging Librarian AVAILABLE: Review of applications to begin April 6, 2000 DESCRIPTION: The University of Kentucky Libraries seeks a creative, patron-oriented serials librarian to serve as Senior Serials Cataloging Librarian, a full-time, tenure track position. The successful candidate will manage cataloging services related to print, non-print, and electronic serials for the William T. Young Library. The University Libraries will be migrating from NOTIS to the Voyager system in June 2000. The Senior Serials Cataloging Librarian will be actively involved in the implementation activities associated with the migration. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Serials Team Leader, the Senior Serials Cataloging Librarian will directly supervise a staff of three (including one professional) and possibly student assistants; coordinate serials cataloging services within the William T. Young Library; serve as liaison with system-wide library staff on issues related to serials cataloging; lead staff in planning, prioritizing, and monitoring the unit's workflow and procedures; perform original and complex copy cataloging for all serial formats, including electronic resources; assist staff with complex problem solving; participate in Serials Team planning, administration, and move toward team-based management; serve on library committees; be an active participant in system-wide decentralization efforts; keep abreast of serials cataloging rules and trends; evaluate the potential use of new services and technologies. QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED): Accredited MLS; 3 or more years of professional serials cataloging experience in a variety of formats; thorough knowledge of relevant national standards (i.e., AACR2, LCRI, CONSER serials cataloging rules, MARC21, LC Subject Headings, LC Classification); experience with OCLC or other national bibliographic utility; recent experience with an integrated automated library system; evidence of strong supervisory, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams in a rapidly changing environment; ability to view issues from a library system-wide perspective, foster teamwork, and stimulate cross-functional collaboration; evidence of ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure and commitment to ongoing professional development and activity. QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED): Experience with Voyager and/or NOTIS system; relevant experience in an academic research institution; knowledge of metadata and markup languages; reading knowledge of one or more western European languages. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The University of Kentucky Libraries system includes the central William T. Young Library; Medical Center Library; Law Library; Special Collections and Archives; Art Library; Architecture Library; Music Library; Agricultural Information Center; Education Library; and six Science and Engineering Libraries. Combined holdings total 2.7 million volumes. Young Library, opened in April 1998, houses 1.2 million volumes emphasizing the social sciences, humanities, and life sciences. The System has a staff of 65 librarians and 121 support staff and serves a student body of 24,000. The library is as member of ARL, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries and is a regional depository of federal documents. SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications ($30,000 minimum) BENEFITS: Tenure track, faculty rank, 12-month appointment, 22 days annual leave vacation. TIAA/CREF, Fidelity and Twentieth Century Annuity plans. TO APPLY: resume and names of three references to the address listed below: Ann S. Howell Administrative Assistant for Personnel University of Kentucky Libraries 500 S. Limestone Street Lexington, KY 40506-0456 FAX (606) 257-8379 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER