Job ad: Serials Cataloger (Northwestern Univ.) Marcia Tuttle 31 Jul 1997 23:58 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 11:28:15 -0500 From: Kevin M. Randall <kmr@NWU.EDU> Subject: Job ad: Serials Cataloger (Northwestern Univ.) PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN POSITION POSITION: Serials Cataloger DEPARTMENT: Serials and Acquisitions Services DIVISION: Technical Services REPORTS TO: Head of Serials Cataloging SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head of Serials Cataloging, performs original and copy cataloging and recataloging for all types of serials. Creates and revises authority records for names and series headings. Functions as liaison to Bibliographic Record Services Department. Assists the Head of Serials Cataloging with problem solving and other difficult work of the Section, and with documenting local procedures. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs original and copy cataloging and recataloging of serials representing all levels of difficulty, all subjects, all languages, and all formats (including electronic serial publications), using NOTIS, OCLC, MARC format, AACR2, LC Rule Interpretations, DDC, and LCSH. Performs authority work for names and series. Performs difficult problem solving arising from obsolete or incorrect information appearing in bibliographic and holdings records. Assists Serials Cataloging classified staff in solving cataloging and authority problems. Functions as liaison between the Serials Cataloging Section and the Bibliographic Record Services Department, handling questions regarding series or serial-like materials. Makes treatment decisions for monographic series on standing order and forwards volumes for further processing. Keeps current on revisions to cataloging rules and trends in cataloging practices. Applies new rules and brings changes to the attention of others as appropriate for discussion. Routinely monitors such materials as LC Rule Interpretations, updates to the MARC formats, CONSER documents, and email discussion groups such as AUTOCAT and SERIALST. Assists Head of Serials Cataloging with documenting procedures for the Section. Participates in departmental meetings and deliberations. Participates on library-wide committees and task forces. May perform or participate in special projects or related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Experience with automated library systems, preferably NOTIS and OCLC. Working knowledge of one or more modern European languages. Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work independently as well as in groups. Desired: At least one year serials cataloging experience. Experience cataloging electronic publications. Experience using Dewey Decimal Classification. SALARY: $27,500 minimum. TO APPLY: Send letter of application and resume, including the names of three references to Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, 1935 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-2300. Applications received by October 3, 1997 will receive first consideration. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. ====================================================================== Kevin M. Randall Head, Serials Cataloging Section Northwestern University Library Evanston, IL 60208-2300 email: kmr@nwu.edu phone: (847) 491-2939 fax: (847) 491-7637