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Lyn Elizabeth M. Martin
Head, Technical Services
A.A. Lemieux Library
Seattle University
lynm@seattleu.edu

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POSITION AVAILABLE:
        Seattle University's A.A. Lemieux Library invites applications for
an experienced, creative, and flexible librarian to participate in the
Technical Services Department's program of services to the University
community.
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POSITION:
        Bibliographic Control Librarian (Serials & Cataloging)
        Full-time
        Librarian/Non-tenure track
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REPORTS TO:
        Head of Technical Services
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SUPERVISES:
        4.5 FTE         Sr. Library Technician (Serials/1.0 FTE)
                        Cataloger (0.5 FTE)
                        Sr. Library Technician (Cataloging/1.0 FTE)
                        Library Technicians (Cataloging/2.0 FTE)
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
        The Bibliographic Control Librarian manages and coordinates the
bibliographic control activities of the Technical Services Department,
including, but not limited to:  serials/periodicals-related activities,
cataloging/authority control/database maintenance-related activities, and
new materials processing activities.  The primary area of responsibility
is the serials/periodical-related activities.
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SERIALS DUTIES:
        Manages/coordinates serials-related activities, including:
receipt/claiming/cataloging/processing of periodicals/newspapers/standing
orders; assigns/directs/evaluates the work of a serials paraprofessional;
monitors the acquisition, including ordering/accounting of serials,
working closely with the Acquisitions Unit; manages the cataloging/catalog
maintenace of new/existing serial titles; may catalog new serial titles;
manages the creation/maintenance of serials bibliographic, holdings,
and check-in data records in the Sirsi/Unicorn system, OCLC, WLN, printed
in-house listings, and cooperative union lists; manages multi-year serials
inventory, holdings revision, and retrospective conversion projects,
working closely with the Head of Technical Services and other librarians
and library staff; investigates/plans/implements potential serials
classification and barcoding projects, working closely with the Head of
Technical Services; prepares/revises/maintains serials policies and
procedures manuals; prepares/coordinates serials-related statistical
reports with other librarians; investigates the potential acquisition/
disposition of and access to electronic serials; and may provide
serials-related public service, as needed.
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CATALOGING/AUTHORITY CONTROL/DATABASE MAINTENANCE DUTIES:
        Manages/coordinates cataloging-related activities, including:
copy/original cataloging on the Sirsi/Unicorn system and OCLC, as well as
authority control activities, and database maintenance activities on the
Sirsi/Unicorn system; assigns/directs/evaluates the work of professional/
paraprofessional catalogers; performs complex copy/original cataloging for all
materials/formats and creates/revises authority records, as needed; assists
the Head of Technical Services with planning/implementation of outsourced
and in-house authority control projects; with other librarians and library
staff, plans/implements/manages the technical services-related aspects of
retrospective conversion/reclassification projects; and manages the
revision/maintenance of cataloging procedures/policies manuals.
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NEW MATERIALS PROCESSING DUTIES:
        Manages/coordinates new materials processing activities; manages
revision/maintenance of materials processing procedures/policies manuals,
working closely with the Sr. Library Technician (Cataloging); and manages
the contract binding operation (for serials and monographs), working
closely with the Head of Circulation, the Sr. Library Technician
(Cataloging), and the Sr. Library Technician (Serials).
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OTHER DUTIES:
        Reports to the University Librarian, while serving as liaison librarian
to one or more departments or programs and participating in collection
development activities; participates in Library Management Committee;
participates in Library and University committees, professional
organizations, and pursues scholarly activities, in accordance with the
University's and the Library's retention and promotion guidelines/
policies; and other duties/projects as assigned.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES:
        [Note:  Individuals must meet these minimum qualifications and be able
to explain or demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential job
functions, with or without reasonable accomodation, using some combination
of skills and abilities.]
        Master's degree from an ALA accredited program; experience in a
library technical services department; demonstrated knowledge of serials/
monographs cataloging standards, including but not limited to:  USMARC,
AACR2R, LC CONSER manual, LCRIs, LCSH, LC Classification schedules, DDC;
demonstrated knowledge of OCLC and/or other bibliographic utilities;
demonstrated knowledge of integrated library systems and automated serials
systems;familiarity with current serials trends and issues in an automated
environment; familiarity with current cataloging trends and issues in an
automated environment; demonstrated aptitude for analytical and detailed
work; excellent written and oral communication skills; a strong
commitment to teamwork and a strong service orientation; a strong
commitment to professional development; and ability to work effectively
with staff/faculty/students.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES:
        Academic library professional experience in one or more areas of
responsibility relevant to the position; experience cataloging serials,
monographs, and/or other formats (media and computer files) on OCLC and/or
other bibliographic utilities; experience with the Sirsi/Unicorn system
(serials, cataloging, authorities, and/or acquisitions modules) and/or
other integrated library systems; experience in direct supervision of
librarians, paraprofessionals, and/or workstudy students; working
knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet; and a personal/professional
philosophy consistent with the mission of Seattle University.
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APPLICATION PROCESS:
        Submit:  (1) letter of application that addresses the
responsibilities and qualifications stated above, (2) current resume, and
(3) names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional
references, who are qualified to comment on pertinent work experience to:

John Popko
University Librarian
A.A. Lemieux Library
Seattle University
Broadway & Madison
900 Broadway
Seattle, Washington 98122

Application review will begin on _June 1, 1997_ and continue until the
position is filled.
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SALARY & AVAILABILITY:
        Salary negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience,
plus medical, dental, and educational benefits.  Salary is distributed
between a nine-month base librarian contract and a separate summer letter
of appointment.  Librarian appointment (non-tenure track) at appropriate
rank.  This is a new position currently open.  Start date is negotiable.
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ABOUT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY & A.A. LEMIEUX LIBRARY:
        Seattle University, a Jesuit institution founded in 1891, is the
largest independent university in the Pacific Northwest, with over 5,000
students enrolled in 41 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs.  A.A.
Lemieux Library supports the curriculum with a collection of more than:
200,000 volumes, 4500 periodical titles, 1800 active subscriptions, and
300 active standing orders, plus a variety of CD-ROM and Internet
workstations and the Sirsi/Unicorn Collection Management integrated
system.
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SPECIAL NOTES:
        All position applicants must prove authorization to work in the
United States at the time of a position offer.  Documentation establishing
authorization to work may include:  Social Security card, United States
birth certificate, or other approved documentation.  A Photo
identification will also be required.  For more information, call the
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization Service at:  206-553-5956
(Seattle area).
        Seattle University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate based on disability.
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