Position Announcement

SERIAL CATALOGING LIBRARIAN.

Kansas State University Libraries seek an enterprising professional to fill
a vacancy for a Serial Cataloging Librarian in its soon-to-be merged
acquisitions/cataloging department.  The Libraries are a member of OCLC and
utilize the Voyager library system.  Management of KSU Libraries is based on
collaboration in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES: perform original and complex copy cataloging of serial
publications in a variety of formats, languages and subjects; supervise
several paraprofessional staff; facilitate the serials team; lead the series
authority team; and serve as the library's primary resource person on serials
cataloging and provide significant input on policy and procedural decisions
affecting serials control; develop cooperative and partnership relations with
academic departments.  Duties may be subject to change following
implementation of progressive reorganization plan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; 2 years serials
cataloging experience in library using AACR2r, USMARC bibliographic formats,
ANSI standards for serials holdings, LC classification and subject headings;
familiarity with a bibliographic utility such as OCLC; excellent
interpersonal, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills; and
ability to work in a collegial and rapidly changing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: academic library experience; demonstrated
supervisory experience; demonstrated knowledge of electronic serials issues;
knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

SALARY: mid-high $20's; tenure-track; 12-month contract.

Librarians have faculty rank and are eligible for tenure.  Benefits include:
22 annual vacation days; 12 days of sick leave; Blue Cross/Blue Shield health
insurance; choice of retirement plans.  KSU Libraries utilizes Endeavor's
client-based Voyager software to access OPACs, indexes, databases, Internet,
etc. and in 1997 will celebrate the completion of a 28 million dollar
expansion/renovation of the main library.  Kansas State University, a land-
grant institution with an enrollment of 19,000, is a 664-acre campus
convenient to both business and residential districts.  Manhattan, a community
of 40,000, is located 2 hours west of Kansas City in the scenic Flint Hills of
northeast Kansas.

Review of applications will begin May 1, 1996.   Send letter of application,
resume and names, addresses and phone numbers of three work related references
to M. Jean McDonald, Director of Administrative Services, Kansas State
University Libraries, Manhattan, Kansas 66506.  KSU is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

This announcement and the position description may also be found on the
KSU Libraries home page: http://www.lib.ksu.edu/farrell/