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Position announcement (Ohio State University) ERCELAA@VUCTRVAX.BITNET 24 Mar 1993 00:15 UTC

Date: 23 Mar 1993 17:27:00 -0500 (EST)
From: "Ichiko T. Morita" <ICHIKO@OHSTMVSA.BITNET>
Subject: Position announcement

               The Ohio State University Libraries

                      Cataloging Department

            Head, Serial and Thesis Cataloging Section

The Ohio State University seeks an individual eager to assume the
challenges of planning and implementing the transition of serial
cataloging operations from a locally developed online catalog and
circulation system to an integrated local system (INNOPAC) and
who will play a leadership role in facilitating new workflows and
organizations structures.  Responsible for management and
supervision of the Serial and Thesis Cataloging Section, a unit
of the Cataloging Department.  Communicates and works closely
with personnel within and outside the department to ensure
accurate, timely and efficient cataloging of serials to be
included in the online catalog.  Provides leadership and works
with members of the section to define, set and achieve goals and
objectives for the section.  Reports to the Head, Cataloging
Department and serves as a member of the department's management
team.

Required:  MLS from ALA-accredited program; demonstrated
success in managing a serials-related work unit; substantial
experience and in-depth knowledge in serial cataloging, including
responsibility for original serial cataloging; knowledge of
AACR2, LC classification and subject headings, MARC formats, and
an online cataloging system; reading knowledge of one or more
Western European languages; ability to respond and adjust to
changing needs of the organization; evidence of
participation/achievements at state, regional or national level
in addressing issues in serial cataloging.  Librarians have
faculty status and responsibilities including research,
publication and service.  Salary:  $30,000-$40,000; appointment
at the upper end of the range requires advanced supervisory and
serial cataloging experience.  Applications received by 3 May
will receive first consideration.  Apply to Sharon A. Sullivan,
Personnel Librarian, The Ohio State University Libraries, 1858
Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210.  Include names, addresses
and telephone numbers of three references.  Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer; women, minorities, Vietnam-era
veterans, disabled veterans and others with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.

Ichiko T. Morita
Head, Cataloging Dept.
The Ohio State University Libraries
Tel: 614-292-8114
Fax: 614-292-7859
E-mail: ichiko.morita@osu.edu