Cross-posted to several lists.  Apologies for any duplication.
Keith Trimmer, Head, Catalog Department, University of Southern California
trimmer@uscvm  =  trimmer@vm.usc.edu

                           VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:     SERIALS SUPERVISOR [CATALOGER]
              Position #150

LOCATION:     Doheny Memorial Library
              Serials Cataloging Section
              Catalog Department

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University Library of the University of Southern California seeks a
supervisor for the Serials Cataloging Section.  The unit has a staff of 2.5
FTE in addition to the supervisor, along with 4 FTE (temporary one-year
positions) engaged in a data entry project designed to add summary holdings
statements to bibliographic records describing serials already in the online
catalog.  In addition to providing catalog records for titles new to the
system, the unit participates in a joint project with the Acquisitions
Department aimed at adding records to the online catalog for all currently
received serials.  Planning for a retrospective conversion project which will
result in the addition of ca. 65,000 serial titles to the online catalog
continues.  The Library anticipates the installation of an automated serials
control system within the next 12 months.

DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:

The University Library, a major research library with a collection of more
than 2.6 million volumes, and over 16,000 subscriptions, serves one of the
largest private universities in the country.  The University Library is
administratively structured into five divisions with 14 specialized subject
libraries.  Three independent libraries are administratively separate from
the University Library.  The University Library is a member of the Association
of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and the Research
Libraries Group.

The University Library has adopted a strategic goal to develop networked
digital services and collections to complement the Library's traditional print
collections.  Central to this goal is USCInfo, a networked information
service which includes the online catalog, in-process file, 11 locally mounted
databases, campus information files, full-text versions of the _Chronicle
of Higher Education_ and _Clarinet News Service_, and a gopher service.
The University Library and Academic Computing jointly assist the USC
community in using technology and information resources for instruction
and research.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The supervisor of the Serials Cataloging Section will be responsible for the
hiring, initial training, supervision, and ongoing review of the copy
catalogers in the section (2 FTE); performs original cataloging of English
and non-English language serials (primary languages are French, German,
Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) using LC Classifica-
tion schedules, LCSH, and AACR2rev., following USC cataloging practice;
participates also in error correction/maintenance activities, utilizing
OCLC, RLIN, of the local Geac system as appropriate, resolving complicated
problems referred by the copy catalogers in the section; expected also to
serve on Library committees as necessary and performs other tasks assigned.
The Supervisor of the Serials Cataloging Section will report to the Head,
Catalog Department, and will work closely with library faculty and staff
throughout the library system.  Librarians at USC are members of the faculty,
have continuing appointment status, are represented in the Academic Senate,
and participate in University governance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

MLS from an ALA-accredited program.  Ability to work well and effectively
with others, to adapt to a changing work environment, to work independently
with minimal supervision, and to assimilate new projects quickly.  Ability to
work under pressure at a variety of tasks.  Dependability and flexibility.
Minimum 2-4 years supervisory experience, preferably in a large research
library catalog dept. with demonstrated expertise in using the MARC formats,
RLIN/OCLC, and local automated systems for cataloging using LC classification,
AACR2rev. and LCSH.  Experience in hiring, training, supervising, and
reviewing the work of copy catalogers.  Reading knowledge of at least one
non-English language from the list above.  Experience using automated
serials control systems.

APPOINTMENT RANK:   Librarian II or Librarian III

SALARY:   $33,550 - $39,736 minimum

BENEFITS:  TIAA/CREF Retirement Program, 22 days vacation, a choice of
medical plans, a dental plan, and tuition remission.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Qualified applicants should submit a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, and the names and titles, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three current professional references to:  Gloria J.
Donaldson, Personnel Manager, University Library, University of Southern
California, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182.  Please refer to
Serials Supervisor, Serials Cataloging Section, Position #150, on
correspondence.  Review of applications will continue until the position
is filled.

The University of Southern California has a strong institutional commitment
to the principle of diversity in all areas.  Applications from a broad
spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and the physically
challenged are especially encouraged.  AA/EOE.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all
persons hired after November 6, 1986 will be required to show proof of
their identity and right to work in the United States.