Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 19:18:27 -0500 From: "Gillespie, Gaele" <ggillespie@UKANS.EDU> Subject: Job Ad: Serials Cataloging Unit Supervisor, Univ. of KS (Lawrence , KS) Below is a time-sensitive position vacancy ad for Serials Cataloging Unit Supervisor, University of Kansas Libraries, Lawrence, KS. The search to fill this porfessional position is being extended, so please refer to the "Application Deadline & Procedures" portion of the ad for details, including the designated person to whom your questions and applications should be addressed -- NOT to me. Thank you! E. Gaele Gillespie / Serials Librarian / On behalf of the University of Kansas Libraries ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ [SEARCH EXTENDED] ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY SERIALS CATALOGING UNIT SUPERVISOR The University of Kansas Libraries Lawrence, Kansas The University of Kansas Libraries invites applications for the Head of the Serials Cataloging Unit, one of several units within the Cataloging Department. The Unit has been an OCLC-contributing member, and an active user of the MARC serials holdings format since 1985. The Library is a NACO participant and is currently using the Endeavor Voyager integrated library system. The Cataloging Department consists of 26 FTE faculty and staff and is committed to the development of a team-based, continuous quality improvement environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head of the Serials Cataloging Unit manages the operations of the Unit, which provides cataloging and holdings data for serials, including a serials retrospective conversion project; supervises Unit staff (4.5 FTE). Serves as a member of the Cataloging Department's management team, which coordinates and plans the Department's cataloging activities and directs the Department's team development efforts. Coordinates the Unit's activities with those of other staff in the Department and other departments. Serves as a resource person for serials cataloging policies for other library staff and in library-wide forums. Engages in service and scholarly activities. Reports to the Assistant Dean (Processing and Collections). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; successful management and supervisory experience; strong knowledge of serials operations, including serials acquisitions, access and serials control; ability to work effectively in a team-based, production-oriented environment, including the ability to engage staff in a continual process of change and improvement; effective oral and written communications skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: knowledge of and working experience with national serials cataloging standards (CONSER and MARC serial holdings format); experience in an academic or research library; knowledge of one or more Western European languages. TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, tenure-track appointment, available as soon as possible. SALARY RANGE: $40,000-$50,000, dependent upon qualifications BENEFITS: 22 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year; several paid holidays; group health and life insurance options; choice of four retirement programs; eligibility for sabbatical leave. APPLICATION DEADLINE & PROCEDURES: Applications received by May 15, 2000 will be given first consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit letter of application; resume; copies graduate transcripts; and names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to: Sandra K. Gilliland, Assistant to the Dean University of Kansas Libraries Lawrence, KS 66045-2800 Phone: (785) 864-8922; Fax (785) 864-5311; e-mail: sgilliland@mail.lib.ukans.edu TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Librarians at the University of Kansas are members of the University faculty and are appointed to the ranks of Librarian I, Librarian II, or Librarian III, dependent on professional experience in the field of librarianship. Librarians participate in the Library Faculty Assembly and are members of the University Faculty Council. Librarians are evaluated annually first and foremost on the performance of professional responsibilities. In addition, librarians are expected to participate in, and are evaluated on, professional service and research. ENVIRONMENT: The University Libraries constitute a major academic and research resource supporting approximately 25,000 students and 1,300 faculty. The University is located in Lawrence, a diverse community of more than 75,000 set in the rolling hills of northeast Kansas, 40 miles from Kansas City. Lawrence and KU offer a wide range of cultural and recreational activities, and the Libraries play a vital role in the intellectual life of the community. The Libraries' collections comprise approximately 3.3 million volumes and 27,000 current serial titles, housed in seven library facilities in Lawrence and one library in suburban Kansas City. The Libraries have a budget of $14 million and a staff of 71 library faculty and professional staff, 76 paraprofessionals, and 80 FTE of student workers. The University of Kansas is a founding member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and the Big 12 Plus Library Consortium, and is a member of OCLC. The University Libraries, along with the Law Library and the Medical Center Library, are currently using the Endeavor Voyager integrated library system. Additional information about the University and the Libraries can be found at http://www.ukans.edu and http://www.lib.ukans.edu. The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.
