Carolyn,

Here at the Widener Library serials acquisitions and cataloging functions
are separate.  We have a Team Leader for Serials Cataloging, who is part
of the Cataloging Services Dept.

We have a Team Leader for Serial Records, that's me, who is responsible
for the staff who do check-in, subscription renewal, invoice payment,
claiming, some ordering, and all the problem solving related to those
functions.

We also have a Head of Periodical Room Services who is responsible for the
public-service end of serials.

None of us has direct responsibility for ILS maintainence.  Some of us are
currently involved in committee work related to evaluating new IL Systems
to replace our dear old HOLLIS system.

June Rutkowski
Team Leader for Serial Records
Room 196
Widener Library
Cambridge, MA 02138  USA
rutkowsk@fas.harvard.edu
(617) 495-2422
FAX 617 495-0403

>--------- Original message ---------
>Date:         Wed, 24 May 2000 19:00:06 -0400
>Comments:     To: SERIALST
>From:         Carolyn Tanen <Carolyn_M._Tanen@LB2.USCOURTS.GOV>
>Subject:      Job Description(s) for Serials Librarians
>
>Hi
>
>My library organization recently implemented an ILS system and
>restructured positions within our Technical services unit. We are now
>in planning stage to implement Serials control.
>
>A new position is being created for a Serials Librarian.  I am hoping
>someone can provide me with some information on duties, and tasks the
>Serials Librarian in your organization is responsible for.
>
>Some questions I have include:  Is Serials responsible for Serials
>cataloging or is this done within Cataloging dept.?  Serials manage
>receiving functions?  What does serials librarian do in a
>multi-library system? What level of maintenance is Serials responsible
>for the ILS system?
>
>Perhaps you can forward any formal job descriptions.
>
>Thank you for your time in assisting me.
>
>     Carolyn Tanen
>     Librarian
>     US Courts Library
>     <Carolyn_M._Tanen@LB2.USCOURTS.GOV>