Position Announcement James Mouw 10 Dec 1990 15:36 UTC
Since there has been some interest in posting position descriptions, I thought I would jump in and be the first. SERIALS CATALOGERS (Two Positions) and MONOGRAPHIC CATALOGER The University of Chicago Library is seeking candidates for the position of Monographic Cataloger and for the positions of Serials Cataloger (two openings). The University of Chicago Library holds over 5 million volumes, receives 48,000 current serials and adds 100,000 volumes each year. The Cataloging Department is responsible for cataloging monographic materials except for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, and in all subjects except law. The Serials Department acquires, records, catalogs, and binds serial materials. All Cataloging and processing activities are supported by the Library's central data management system. The Library participates in the National Coordinated Cataloging Operations (NACO) and is a member of the National Coordinated Cataloging Program (NCCP). Cooperative monographic cataloging with the Library of Congress is performed online through a direct computer link to the Library of Congress database. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SERIALS CATALOGERS: Under the supervision of the Head of Serial Cataloging section, performs original cataloging of serials in a variety of languages and in a wide range of subjects; applied AACR2 rules and LC rule interpretations for bibliographic description; performs related authority work; and classified serials according to LC classification system and performs subject analysis according to LCSH. May participate in the integration of OCLC member copy into the local bibliographic system and in special projects such as NACO. MONOGRAPHIC CATALOGER: Under the supervision of the Head of Original Cataloging section, performs original cataloging of materials in a variety of languages, and in a wide range of subjects; applied AACRS rules and LC rule interpretations for bibliographic description; performs related authority work; classifies materials according to LC classification system; assigns subject headings in accordance with LCSH; and may participate in the integration of OCLC member copy into the local bibliographic system and in special projects such as NCCP and NACO. The opportunity to work in both Serials Cataloging and Monographic Cataloging Departments is available. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate degree in library science from an accreditied library school required; broad educational background in the social sciences of humanities. Experience: 1-2 years experience in an academic or research library preferred; good knowledge of AACR2 rules, Library of Congress classification and subject analysis; familiarity with Library of Congress Rule Interpretations and good knowledge of MARC formats. Languages: Good knowledge of more than one western European language is required; in addition, good knowlege of Salvic languages is required for one of the Serials Cataloger positions. Hebrew of Italian is strongly preferred for the Monographic Cataloger position. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Salary range begins at $25,500 per year. Benefits include a contributory retirement plan, health and life insurance, 22 vacation days, 6 University holidays, 5 personal holidays, and sick leave. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children. APPLICATION PROCESS: Letter of application should include curriculum vitae and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Applications received by January 15, 1991 will receive first consideration. Early applications will be considered for interviews at ALA Midwinter meeting in Chicago. Please submit application to: Denise M. Weintraub Personnel Officer The University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. Posted by: James Mouw, Head of Serials, The University of Chicago. BITNET: uclmouw@uchimvs1.bitnet Bitnet: uclmouw@uchimvs1 Internet: mouw@midway.uchicago.edu