HEAD OF SERIALS, Technical Services, The Getty Research Institute

The Getty Research Library seeks a Head of Serials. This position manages the centralized acquisitions  activities and cataloging of all serials and auction sales catalogs, in all formats and languages, including special collections materials.  Supervises 2 catalogers and 5 Library Assistants.  Ensures proper fiscal oversight and coordination between the library Voyager system and the Peoplesoft 8 accounting system.  Collaborates with the Collection Development Department, Bibliographer,  Research Services and Getty Conservation Institute staff on acquisitions of current and retrospective titles.  Monitors and evaluates vendor performance.  Evaluates current acquisitions and cataloging policies and procedures and makes recommendations in response to changing technology. Participates in team management of Technical Services. Maintains professional awareness of issues and trends in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS: 	ALA-accredited MLS degree and undergraduate degree in art history or related discipline, or demonstrated supervisory skills and successful experience in staff training; flexibility, imagination and ability to communicate effectively; 3-4 years professional experience in serials  acquisitions and cataloging in progressively more responsible positions; knowledge of AACR2, RDA, CONSER,  MARC, and RLIN or OCLC; 2-3 years supervisory experience. Reading knowledge of 2 foreign languages and experience with Voyager system is preferred.

We offer excellent benefits. Send cover letter with salary history, requirements and resume to Human Resources, The J. Paul Getty Trust, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681. Fax 310/440-7720.. Email: jobs@getty.edu  Indicate "Head of Serials." On subject line. No phone calls please. EOE.

The Getty Research Institute is an advanced research center dedicated to the study of past and present cultures, especially as they are manifest in and through the visual arts. The Research Library has a collection of over 800,000 books, serials and auction sales catalogs, two million study photographs and specialized archival and other rare materials on the history of art and the humanities. For more information about the Getty Research Institute, please visit www.getty.edu.

Please address your resume and cover letter to Human Resources, not to my attention.

Prima Casetta
Acting Head of Serials
Getty Research Institute
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1688
pcasetta@getty.edu
phone (310) 440-7499
fax (310) 440-7780