SERIALS LIBRARIAN

The Serials Group of Stanford University Libraries includes Serials
Receiving, Government Documents, and Electronic Products.  The Serials
Receiving Unit is responsible for ordering, receipt, and claiming of
approximately 27,000 active serials titles in all languages and
alphabets.  The Government Documents unit is responsible for processing
serials and monographs received on GPO, State of California, and UN
depository plans, and includes administration of the Marcive Shipping
List Service.  The Serials Department began conversion to online
check-in with Sirsi�s Unicorn in October, 1999, and has converted 21,000
titles as of July, 2001.  The Serials Department and its staff work
closely with Monograph Search/Order and Monograph Receiving to optimize
services and functions.

Under the general direction of the Head, Serials Group, the Serials
Librarian manages the Serials Receiving and Government Documents units,
supported by a paraprofessional Operations Manager and Team Leader.
After an appropriate training period, the Serials Librarian assumes
responsibility for management of the functional Unicorn serials control.

Specific Responsibilities:

� Coordinate the work of Serials Receiving (9 FTE and 1 FTE Operations
Manager); optimize the unit�s function while maintaining 24-hour
turnaround for processing of approximately 2000 pieces per week.
� Manage the work of Government Document Serials (3 FTE and 1 FTE Team
Leader).
� Exercise independent judgment in identifying and resolving
precedent-setting matters in Serials.
� Communicate effectively and proactively with staff at service points
that receive serials, e.g. branch serial specialists and operations
managers, Information Center.
� Maintain smooth and productive interface with monograph acquisitions
and cataloging units.
� Manage function and application of the Unicorn serials control module
and coordinate with other serial control units on campus.  Represent SUL
in serials control enhancement forum and conversations.
� Monitor vendor performance.
� Oversee development and maintenance of a Serials web page that
supports the needs of staff within and beyond Serials.
� Participate in library-wide task forces and committees.

Qualifications:
� Experience in managing serials control issues in a large library
usually associated with 2-5 years of experience.
� Experience managing online serials control via a major ILS vendor
interface
� Ability to manage staff, time, and projects in an environment that is
dynamic and extremely complex.
� Experience with the serials control and/or acquisitions module of
Unicorn is preferred but not required.

Compensation will be based on relevant qualifications and experience.

Applicants should supply with their cover letter a complete statement of
their qualifications, a full resume of their education and relevant
experience, and the names and addresses of 3 references who have
knowledge of their professional qualifications for this position.
Compensation will be based on relevant qualifications and experience.
Letters and documents should refer to this position and be sent via
e-mail to ceaston@stanford.edu, faxed to 650-723-4775, or sent via
traditional mail addressed to: Christa Easton,  Head, Serial and Digital
Acquisitions, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94305-6004.
First consideration will be given to packets in hand by November 26,
2001.

Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages
applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals
with disabilities.

 Christa Easton <ceaston@STANFORD.EDU>