Since there has been some interest in posting position descriptions, I
thought I would jump in and be the first.
SERIALS CATALOGERS (Two Positions) and MONOGRAPHIC CATALOGER
The University of Chicago Library is seeking candidates for the position of
Monographic Cataloger and for the positions of Serials Cataloger (two
openings). The University of Chicago Library holds over 5 million volumes,
receives 48,000 current serials and adds 100,000 volumes each year. The
Cataloging Department is responsible for cataloging monographic materials
except for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, and in all subjects except law.
The Serials Department acquires, records, catalogs, and binds serial
materials. All Cataloging and processing activities are supported by the
Library's central data management system. The Library participates in the
National Coordinated Cataloging Operations (NACO) and is a member of the
National Coordinated Cataloging Program (NCCP). Cooperative monographic
cataloging with the Library of Congress is performed online through a direct
computer link to the Library of Congress database.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SERIALS CATALOGERS: Under the supervision of the Head of Serial Cataloging
section, performs original cataloging of serials in a variety of languages
and in a wide range of subjects; applied AACR2 rules and LC rule
interpretations for bibliographic description; performs related authority
work; and classified serials according to LC classification system and
performs subject analysis according to LCSH. May participate in the
integration of OCLC member copy into the local bibliographic system and in
special projects such as NACO.
MONOGRAPHIC CATALOGER: Under the supervision of the Head of Original
Cataloging section, performs original cataloging of materials in a variety of
languages, and in a wide range of subjects; applied AACRS rules and LC rule
interpretations for bibliographic description; performs related authority
work; classifies materials according to LC classification system; assigns
subject headings in accordance with LCSH; and may participate in the
integration of OCLC member copy into the local bibliographic system and in
special projects such as NCCP and NACO.
The opportunity to work in both Serials Cataloging and Monographic Cataloging
Departments is available.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate degree in library science from an accreditied library
school required; broad educational background in the social sciences of
humanities.
Experience: 1-2 years experience in an academic or research library
preferred; good knowledge of AACR2 rules, Library of Congress classification
and subject analysis; familiarity with Library of Congress Rule
Interpretations and good knowledge of MARC formats.
Languages: Good knowledge of more than one western European language is
required; in addition, good knowlege of Salvic languages is required for one
of the Serials Cataloger positions. Hebrew of Italian is strongly preferred
for the Monographic Cataloger position.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary will be based on qualifications and
experience. Salary range begins at $25,500 per year. Benefits include a
contributory retirement plan, health and life insurance, 22 vacation days, 6
University holidays, 5 personal holidays, and sick leave. There is a tuition
benefit plan for college age and younger children.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Letter of application should include curriculum vitae
and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
Applications received by January 15, 1991 will receive first consideration.
Early applications will be considered for interviews at ALA Midwinter meeting
in Chicago. Please submit application to:
Denise M. Weintraub
Personnel Officer
The University of Chicago Library
1100 East 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.
Posted by: James Mouw, Head of Serials, The University of Chicago.
BITNET: uclmouw@uchimvs1.bitnet
Bitnet: uclmouw@uchimvs1
Internet: mouw@midway.uchicago.edu
