Head, Serials Cataloging Section
Cataloging and Metadata Services
(Librarian II)

The MIT Libraries seek a creative and highly motivated librarian with a
strong interest in serials cataloging and the development of leadership
skills for the position of Head, Serials Cataloging Section.  The Serials
Cataloging Section is part of Cataloging and Metadata Services (CAMS),
which is responsible for cataloging serials and monographs, quality
assurance and general database management of the on-line catalog and a
fee-based metadata services unit. The department's mission statement can be
found at: http://macfadden.mit.edu/colserv/mission/catmission.htm. The
Serials Cataloging Section consists of one professional cataloger (in
addition to the Head) and 2.5 support staff, who are responsible for
CONSER-standard cataloging for new continuing resources in all formats,
maintenance of catalog records, retrospective conversion of legacy records
and SFX linking.

The Head, Serials Cataloging Section will provide leadership in
implementing diverse approaches to providing bibliographic access to
serials and other continuing resources, including appropriate links within
various access tools.  Typical issues s/he would likely work on include:
creation of an A to Z e-journals list within the OPAC, significant
utilization of vendor records and assessment of participation in national
cataloging programs.  The Head will be knowledgeable about pertinent
professional developments and applicable commercial products, and will be
creative in applying this knowledge to MIT Libraries' needs. S/he will be
responsible for managing the Serials Cataloging Section toward high quality
and highly productive results and will contribute directly by cataloging on
a regular basis. S/he will also coordinate training and documentation for
serials cataloging and will serve as a resource for the section, the
department, and other areas of the Libraries. As a member of the
departments Management Team, s/he will participate in broader management
and policy decisions. The Head will work closely with the Associate Head of
Acquisitions and Licensing Services to coordinate efforts with serials
acquisitions. S/he will participate in Libraries' committees, task forces,
and special projects as appropriate.

Qualifications:  Required - MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program. At
least 3 years increasingly responsible professional serials cataloging
experience, including some experience in an academic or research library.
Expertise in appropriate cataloging and authority standards. Excellent
interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.  Demonstrated ability
to work collaboratively and experience working on committees or teams.
Ability to understand and assess new and emerging technologies for the
delivery of library services. Demonstrated awareness of national trends and
developments in cataloging, metadata standards and information retrieval.
Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory potential. Candidates
are expected to articulate a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the position.

Hiring Salary:  $43,000 minimum.  Actual salary will depend on
qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2005.  Send cover letter, resume,
and names and addresses of three current references to resumes-lib@mit.edu or:

Search Committee for Head, Serials Cataloging
MIT Libraries, Room 14S-324
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, Massachusetts  02139-4307

The MIT Libraries include five major subject libraries (architecture and
planning; engineering; humanities; science; management and social sciences)
and several branch libraries in more specialized subject areas.  The
Libraries hold more than 2.6 million printed volumes, and extensive
collections of other physical formats.  Over 300 digital databases and over
20,000 electronic journals are licensed for access on the Institute's
network.  The Libraries use Ex Libris' Aleph system as its public Web-based
catalog and as the support system for user service and processing
functions.  The Libraries' webpage (http://libraries.mit.edu/) presents
information about library services, as well as access to information
resources through the staff-designed Vera interface. MIT Libraries maintain
membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Boston Library
Consortium, and OCLC through NELINET, as well as in EDUCAUSE and the
Coalition of Networked Information.

MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement
plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocation allowance.  The
MIT Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and
fosters professional growth of its staff with management training and
travel funding for professional meetings.

MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community
and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic
minority candidates.