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Subject: update re call for applicants: Library Assistant job in Los
         Angeles
   Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 18:33:20 -0800
   From: "Shroyer, Andrew" <ashroye@exchange.calstatela.edu>

Dear Serialists,

My campus (CSULA) has extended the closing date "for first
consideration" on our position to Dec. 19 (and I actually expect that
any applications received by Dec. 31 will very likely be considered in
our initial analysis of applications).  Some details of the open
position follow.  Please encourage capable persons to apply.  Feel free
to contact me with any questions about the opening.

--Andrew

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CHIEF PERIODICALS ASSISTANT
LIBRARY ASSISTANT III, Position #01-190

Periodical Services
JFK Memorial Library
California State University-Los Angeles (CSULA)

Salary Range: $2915-$3851/month

Essential Job Functions: Under the direction of the Serials Specialist,
the LA III Chief Periodicals Assistant oversees the Periodicals Service
Desk daily operation, and supervises the core periodicals processing
functions of receiving, claiming, ordering and records maintenance.  The
LA III supervises an LA I assigned to the Periodicals Service Desk, an
LA I who performs core processing functions, plus a number of student
assistants. The LA III sets service priorities and guidelines; provides
training to Desk staff; develops Desk work schedules, signs time cards,
approves changes and monitors student assistant expenditures; evaluates
and counsels Desk staff; and investigates and resolves service problems
and queries as appropriate.  Maintains knowledge and expertise in all
Periodicals unit functions; devises procedures for core processing
functions; provides leadership to the Periodicals Function Group; and
participates in select library task forces and/or committees.  Under the
direction of the Serials Specialist, following written guidelines, The
LA III performs copy cataloging of periodical titles, processes the
annual subscription renewal list and prepares periodical invoices for
payment approval.  Performs other related assigned tasks.

Required Qualifications and Experience:  Four years of experience as a
Library Assistant; OR three years as a Library Assistant with two years
of college or 60 units; OR two years as a Library Assistant with four
years of college or 120 units.  Some college level coursework is
preferred.

Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, apply by 5 p.m. on December
19, 2001.  However, applications will be accepted until position is
filled. You may apply by email to: jobopenings@cslanet.calstatela.edu.
Refer to position #01-190.

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Andrew Shroyer
Serials Specialist
JFK Memorial Library, CSLA
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Phone: (323) 343-3975
Email: ashroye@calstatela.edu