This search has been reinvigorated after a brief hiatus.  I welcome new
applicants.  All applications that I already received remain active.

Christa
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Position:  Serials Librarian
Job Classification:  Assistant or Associate Librarian

Summary:

The Serials Group of Stanford University Libraries includes Serials Receiving, Government
Documents, and Electronic Products.  The Serials Receiving Unit is responsible for ordering,
receipt, and claiming of approximately 27,000 active serials titles in all languages and
alphabets.  The Government Documents unit is responsible for processing serials and
monographs received on GPO, State of California, and UN depository plans, and includes
administration of the Marcive Shipping List Service.  The Serials Department began conversion
to online check-in with Sirsi's Unicorn in October, 1999.  The Serials Department and its
staff work closely with Monograph Search/Order and Monograph Receiving to optimize services
and functions.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the Head, Serial and Digital Acquistions, the Serials
Librarian manages the Serials Receiving and Government Documents units, supported by a
paraprofessional Operations Manager and Team Leader.  After an appropriate training period,
the Serials Librarian assumes responsibility for management of the functional Unicorn serials
control.

Specific Responsibilities:

� Coordinate the work of Serials Receiving (9 FTE and 1 FTE Operations Manager); optimize the
unit's function while maintaining 24-hour turnaround for processing of approximately 2000
pieces per week.

� Manage the work of Government Document Serials (3 FTE and 1 FTE Team Leader).

� Exercise independent judgment in identifying and resolving precedent-setting matters in
Serials.

� Communicate effectively and proactively with staff at service points that receive serials,
e.g., branch serial specialists and operations managers, Information Center.

� Maintain smooth and productive interface with monograph acquisitions and cataloging units.

� Manage function and application of the Unicorn serials control module and coordinate with
other serial control units on campus.  Represent SUL in Unicorn serials control enhancement
forum and conversations.

� Monitor vendor performance.

� Oversee development and maintenance of a Serials web page that supports the needs of staff
within and beyond Serials.

� Participate in library-wide task forces and committees.

� Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

� Experience in managing serials control issues in a medium or large library usually
associated with 2-5 years of experience.

� Experience managing online serials control via a major ILS vendor interface

� Ability to manage staff, time, and projects in an environment that is dynamic and extremely
complex.

� Ability to work effectively with others to achieve team goals.

� Experience with the serials control and/or acquisitions module of Unicorn is preferred but
not required.

Applicants should supply with their cover letter a complete statement of their
qualifications, a full resume of their education and relevant experience, and the names and
addresses of 3 references who have knowledge of their professional qualifications for this
position. Compensation will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. Letters and
documents should refer to this position and be sent via e-mail to ceaston@stanford.edu, faxed
to 650-723-4775, or sent via traditional mail addressed to: Christa Easton, Head, Serial and
Digital Acquisitions, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94305-6004.  First
consideration will be given to packets in hand by November 26, 2001.

Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages applications from women,
members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

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Christa Easton
Coordinator, Digital Acquistions
and Serials
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, CA 94305-6004
(650) 723-7907
(650) 723-4775 (fax)
ceaston@stanford.edu