Subject: Library Assistant IV, Cambridge, MA
From: Jennifer Collom <jennifer@gentoo.harvard.edu>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:55:27 -0500

JOB POSTING

Requisition #16228

Position Title: Library Assistant IV
Harvard University Library, CONSER Office
Salary Grade: 51
Hours per Week: 17.5, part time position

Duties & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of the CONSER Office, catalogs serials
for HOLLIS with copy from OCLC. Performs a variety of duties involving
serial records, including basic editing and maintenance of CONSER
records in all formats and in accordance with CONSER and other
standards. Searches HOLLIS, OCLC and other appropriate databases for
cataloging copy and authority records. May perform supervised original
cataloging and classification of straightforward materials. Completes
necessary holdings record creation and maintenance work. Enters prepared
NACO authority work to the National Authority File and in HOLLIS.
Gathers and reports University-wide serials cataloging statistics.
Communicates with staff working with serial publications at many varied
Harvard libraries. Performs related job duties as required. NOTE: This
position requires a minimum of 2 hours per day working on the computer.

The CONSER Office coordinates Harvard's participation in CONSER
(Cooperative Online Serials), a national program which cooperatively
catalogs serial publications using standards and guidelines agreed on by
program participants. The Office provides training and interpretation of
national cataloging policy, authenticates records contributed by Harvard
to the program, and, for some libraries, provides cataloging, holdings,
and name authority work.

Required Education, Experience, Skills
Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in using an online catalog
system in an academic library setting highly desirable; familiarity with
MARC format and OCLC preferred, demonstrated competency in
keyboarding/typing required; fluency in English and a working knowledge
of at least one western European language required, two or more
preferred; ability to pay close attention to detail essential; must be
flexible, versatile, and able to work cooperatively in a small team
environment; must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
and be able to perform complicated, routine tasks with minimal supervision.

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Harvard University Employment
Office, Resume Processing Center, Req. #16228, 11 Holyoke Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138 or apply online at http://jobs.harvard.edu.

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of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Employment and advancement
are based upon merit and availability without regard to race, color,
creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or status
as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.