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Date: Thu, 27 Oct 1994 11:32:47 -0400
From: Andrea W. Stewart <astewart@GWIS2.CIRC.GWU.EDU>

Please respond in writing to the following vacancy if you are interested.
Thank you.

The George Washington University announces a search for a Serials
Cataloger/East Asian Subject Specialist

POSITION:  Serials Cataloger/East Asian Subject Specialist

APPOINTMENT RANK & SALARY:  Appointment at the rank of Librarian II,
$26,000 minimum

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Performs original and complex copy cataloging of
serials in all subject areas and languages; performs original and complex
copy cataloging of other bibliographic formats in East Asian languages;
creates and reviews authority work in local automated system; reviews all
new serials records in local automated system to ensure that
bibliographic, copy holdings, MARC holdings, and item records are correct.
Supervises paraprofessional staff who create local data records (LDR) for
the OCLC Union List; works with head of Database Management and Processing
Unit to resolve serials bibliographic, copy holdings, MARC holdings, and
item record problems.

Trains and serves as resource person for technical services' staff with
regard to serials records in OCLC and local automated system; serves as
the department's liaison with the Serials Coordinator; develops procedures
and policies pertaining to serials record maintenance, cataloging, and
monographic series authority records in consultation with the department
head and, as necessary, the Serials Coordinator; assists Serials
Coordinator in review of serials clean up project, in particular is
responsible for bibliographic records.

As subject specialist for East Asia serves as liaison, provides
specialized research support and consultation services, develops and
manages collections, and identifies user needs with respect to library
services and policies. Participates in user education and research
consultations.

Serves on library-wide and University committees.  Reports to Senior
Subject Specialist who helps plan commitments and evaluates overall
performance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: ALA accredited master's degree in library
science; familiarity with AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, MARC formats,
and ANSI holdings standards; minimum of 2 years post-MLS serials
cataloging experience, experience with an integrated online system and a
major bibliographic utility; reading knowledge of Chinese; excellent oral
and written communication skills; ability to work in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE: Experience with NOTIS; other cataloging
experience; reading knowledge of other East Asian or European languages;
collection development or faculty liaison experience; academic background
in East Asian studies.

REVIEW OF APPLICATION:  Review of applications will begin on February 1,
1995 and will continue until the position is filled.  Please send your
resume and names of three references to:

                     Andrea W. Stewart, Executive Associate
                            The Melvin Gelman Library
                        The George Washington University
                                2130 H Street NW
                              Washington, DC 20052

The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer