Position Announcement: Head, Cataloging Tulane Univ. Library Eric Wedig 07 Sep 1995 19:27 UTC
Please excuse any duplication - this job announcement has been sent to multiple lists. HEAD, CATALOGING DEPARTMENT, TULANE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian for Technical Services, the Head manages and leads the Cataloging Department in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating cataloging activities in all languages, subjects, and formats. The Head supervises 7 librarians and 12-13 support staff plus students. In all activities the goal is to develop, through effective leadership, a service-oriented, efficient, responsive staff. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee daily operation of the Department to ensure the the establishment of monographic and serial bibliographic records, creation and maintenance of authority file records, and revision or recataloging of materials are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner; Establish short and long-term goals and provide for the evaluation of these goals and current programs; Continually examine and as necessary adjust Cataloging objectives in relation to Library policies and goals in light of changing circumstances; Determine appropriate cataloging standards and policies and coordinate adherence to these standards. Maintain current awareness of trends and developments in the profession which may effect standards or policies; Establish priorities, plan appropriate staffing levels, coordinate all activities of Cataloging and provide for their evaluation; Supervise staff, ensure appropriate training and timely evaluation, promote staff development; Plan, prepare, and analyze reports and statistics; prepare policy and procedure manuals; Serve as a liaison with all levels of library management on policy and procedure. Interpret administrative decisions, directions, policies and regulations to Cataloging staff; Maintain open lines of communication and encourage the exchange of ideas and information; Collaborate with other Library staff on matters relating to procedures of Cataloging; Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS; Several years experience (minimum 4 years preferred) cataloging materials of various types and formats in a large academic library; Supervisory experience (minimum 2 years) in an academic library, including experience managing a cataloging or database management unit or project; Demonstrated time management, analytical, and organizational skills; Substantive library automation experience, including experience with a bibliographic utility and an integrated local system; Demonstrated experience in using AACR2, MARC formats, LC classification, LCSH, and LCRI; Flexibility to manage a broad variety of tasks with varying time pressures and constantly changing priorities; Ability to provide motivation and direction to a large and diverse staff as well as to take direction; Excellent interpersonal skills; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to promote, support, and manage effective change for the most productive utilization of staff and resources. PREFERRED: Ability to work with a variety of modern European languages; Participation in professional activities beyond the local level and preferably at the national level; Ability to provide leadership comfortably in a computer-intensive environment; Experience cataloging serials; Experience with national cooperative cataloging programs. THE ENVIRONMENT: Tulane University is a major private university. The Library collection, supported by a materials budget of approximately $2.3 million, numbers approximately 2 million volumes. The Library currently supports faculty and students in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and engineering. The Library maintains membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and OCLC. The Cataloging Department catalogs approximately 39,000-40,000 titles per year. Technical Services staff work in a highly automated environment using OCLC and NOTIS. SALARY/BENEFITS: Rank and salary commensurate with experience, minimum $38,000.00; Excellent benefits, choice of health plans, immediate tuition waiver for self, and undergraduate tuition waiver for dependents. TO APPLY: Send letter, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 references including immediate supervisor to Melonie Hughes, Administrative Associate, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. Review of applications will begin November 10, 1995 and continue until the position is filled. Tulane University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.