Position open (paraprofessional, serials cataloging, Chicago) -- Ling-li Chang Stephen Clark 24 Jul 2003 12:16 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position open (paraprofessional, serials cataloging, Chicago) From: "Ling-Li Chang" <LCHANG@wpo.it.luc.edu> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:53:36 -0500 To: <SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU>, <voyager-l@voyager.ship.edu> Loyola University Chicago Libraries will have a staff position open in Serials Cataloging after August 15: Job Title: Coordinator, Serials Cataloging - University Libraries (Band B) Duties: Performs descriptive original cataloging and complex copy cataloging for serial publications in print, microform and electronic formats, investigates and resolves serials record conflicts and access problems, and serves as a resource person for the ANSI standard for displays of serials holdings information. As part of the cataloging process, creates original records or edits selected records from OCLC or Loyola's online catalog Pegasus in accordance with Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, verifies search retrieval points for authors, titles, series and subjects in Voyager and national authority files, provides holdings information and creates item records. Verifies call numbers according to Library of Congress classification scheme. Hires, supervises and trains 1-2 part time student assistants who assist in serials cataloging and maintenance tasks and serials projects. Assists the Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian to set priorities and monitor progress for the Serials Cataloging unit, and to plan and oversee projects relating to access to serials. Supervises the Serials Cataloging unit in the absence of the Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian. REQUIREMENTS*: B.S./B.A. degree and/or 3 years relevant library experience, preferably in serials and/or cataloging work; strong organizational skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with highly detailed information; experience in supervising or coordinating the work of others; experience with word processing, PC and/or library automation applications. Familiarity with OCLC and Voyager systems preferred. Working knowledge of a foreign language desirable. HOW TO APPLY: There are several ways to communicate your interest in this position: e-mail, FAX, through the postal system or with the on-line application. You'll need to download Adobe Acrobat to view the application. E-mail: Cover letters along with Resumes may be e-mailed either to the Lake Shore campus: hr-lsc@luc.edu, or the Water Tower Campus: hr-wtc@luc.edu. Please put the position title and department name in the subject line of your e-mail. Fax: Cover letters and resumes may be faxed to the Water Tower Campus : 312-915-6455 Mailing Address: Loyola University Chicago Human Resources 820 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ling-li Chang Head, Acquisitions and Serials Cudahy Library Loyola University Chicago 6525 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60626 Tel: (773) 508-2651 E-mail: lchang@luc.edu URL for University Libraries: http://libraries.luc.edu/ URL for Loyola HR Jobs: http://jobs.luc.edu/index.shtml ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------