Position announcement: Serials Cat. Coord., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Bejune, Kathleen E 20 Dec 2005 13:22 UTC
Serials Cataloging Coordinator, Purdue University Libraries, West Lafayette, Indiana RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees serials cataloging operations, including bibliographic control, database maintenance, and electronic serials linking. Supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates support staff involved in serials cataloging activities. Catalogs and classifies serials in all formats and languages. Serves as resource person for Libraries faculty, professional and clerical staff in matters relating to serials cataloging, database maintenance, and electronic serials. Contributes to the planning and management of the Technical Services Department as part of the supervisory team. Reports to the Head of Technical Services. REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science (ALA accredited). Minimum of three years academic or research library experience, with at least two years in serials cataloging, including original and copy cataloging and catalog maintenance. Experience with a bibliographic utility (OCLC preferred) and an integrated library system (Voyager preferred). Current knowledge and experience in the field of electronic access to information. Successful supervisory experience, including training and evaluating personnel. Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Good planning and organizational skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with team-based organizations. Working knowledge of authority practices, AACR cataloging rules and LC rule interpretations, OCLC/MARC formats and CONSER standards. Reading knowledge of Romance languages, German and/or Russian. Familiarity with Dewey Decimal classification. Familiarity with ANSI/NISO serials holdings standards and with USNP newspaper cataloging standards. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. STATUS AND BENEFITS: Exempt professional. Appointment on a fiscal year basis, with annual vacation of 22 working days. Flexible benefit programs. TIAA-CREF retirement. APPLICATION PROCESS: Send resume and names of three references to Thomas L. Haworth, Human Resources Administrator, Position code: SCC-LS, Purdue University Libraries-HRS, 504 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2058. Telelphone: 765-494-2899. Email: thaworth@purdue.edu. Review of applications begins February 1, 2006 and continues until position is filled. Libraries website may be viewed at http://www.lib.purdue.edu/. An Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Thomas L. Haworth <thaworth@purdue.edu>