Position Announcement- Countway Library of Medicine- Boston bcollins@WARREN.MED.HARVARD.EDU 07 Sep 1995 14:29 UTC
Harvard University Francis A Countway Library of Medicine Position Announcement ************************************************************* POSITION: Serials Team Coordinator and Cataloger AVAILABLE: Until Filled RESPONSIBILITIES We seek an experienced professional to provide bibliographic access and management for serial resources and to function as a team leader and coordinator in the area of serials access and control. The librarian will assume responsibility for cataloging and treatment of serials in all formats, including electronic formats; train and oversee staff involved in serials cataloging and serials record maintenance; Identifies and resolves complex serial issues related to bibliographic access, shelf location, and binding; and provide significant input on policies and procedures related to serials control and management. Serves as resource person on serials control and access issues, coordinates additional serials related activities with library departments as appropriate, and participates in library-wide teams. Some public service desk and collection development work may be required. QUALIFICATIONS This positions requires an ALA-accredited M.L.S.; minimum of 2 years serial cataloging/management experience in a research or medical library. A thorough knowledge of cataloging rules, tools, standards, conventions, and serials management system is essential. Require strong communications, interpersonal, and team leadership skills, along with knowledge of issues in the electronic distribution and management of serials. Desirable qualifications include experience in indexing issues as applied to medical and electronic resources; evidence of reliability, stamina, creativity and initiative; and ability to work in changing organizational environment. SALARY AND RANK Salary range: $32,000 to $51,300 for twelve months. APPLICATION To apply, submit letter of interest, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references, including immediate supervisors. We will respond to applicants in a timely manner. No phone calls please, Send materials to: Elaine Pridham Office of Human Resources Harvard Medical School 25 Shattuck Street Boston, MA 02115 Harvard upholds a commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity.