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Subject: Position open (paraprofessional, serials cataloging, Chicago)
From: "Ling-Li Chang" <LCHANG@wpo.it.luc.edu>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:53:36 -0500
To: <SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU>, <voyager-l@voyager.ship.edu>

Loyola University Chicago Libraries will have a staff position open in
Serials Cataloging after August 15:

Job Title: Coordinator, Serials Cataloging - University Libraries (Band B)

Duties: Performs descriptive original cataloging and complex copy
cataloging for serial publications in print, microform and electronic
formats, investigates and resolves serials record conflicts and access
problems, and serves as a resource person for the ANSI standard for
displays of serials holdings information. As part of the cataloging
process, creates original records or edits selected records from OCLC or
Loyola's online catalog Pegasus in accordance with Anglo-American
Cataloging Rules, verifies search retrieval points for authors, titles,
series and subjects in Voyager and national authority files, provides
holdings information and creates item records. Verifies call numbers
according to Library of Congress classification scheme. Hires,
supervises and trains 1-2 part time student assistants who assist in
serials cataloging and maintenance tasks and serials projects. Assists
the Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian to set priorities and monitor
progress for the Serials Cataloging unit, and to plan and oversee
projects relating to access to serials. Supervises the Serials
Cataloging unit in the absence of the Electronic Resources/Serials
Librarian.

REQUIREMENTS*: B.S./B.A. degree and/or 3 years relevant library
experience, preferably in serials and/or cataloging work; strong
organizational skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills;
ability to work with highly detailed information; experience in
supervising or coordinating the work of others; experience with word
processing, PC and/or library automation applications. Familiarity with
OCLC and Voyager systems preferred. Working knowledge of a foreign
language desirable.

HOW TO APPLY: There are several ways to communicate your interest in
this position: e-mail, FAX, through the postal system or with the
on-line application. You'll need to download Adobe Acrobat to view the
application.

E-mail: Cover letters along with Resumes may be e-mailed either to the
Lake Shore campus: hr-lsc@luc.edu, or the Water Tower Campus:
hr-wtc@luc.edu. Please put the position title and department name in the
subject line of your e-mail.

Fax: Cover letters and resumes may be faxed to the Water Tower Campus :
312-915-6455

Mailing Address:
Loyola University Chicago
Human Resources
820 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator

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Ling-li Chang
Head, Acquisitions and Serials
Cudahy Library
Loyola University Chicago
6525 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626
Tel: (773) 508-2651
E-mail: lchang@luc.edu
URL for University Libraries: http://libraries.luc.edu/
URL for Loyola HR Jobs: http://jobs.luc.edu/index.shtml
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