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Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 11:28:15 -0500
From: Kevin M. Randall <kmr@NWU.EDU>
Subject: Job ad: Serials Cataloger (Northwestern Univ.)

        PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN POSITION

POSITION:       Serials Cataloger
DEPARTMENT:     Serials and Acquisitions Services
DIVISION:       Technical Services
REPORTS TO:     Head of  Serials Cataloging

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Head of Serials Cataloging, performs original and
copy cataloging and recataloging for all types of serials.  Creates and
revises authority records for names and series headings.  Functions as
liaison to Bibliographic Record Services Department.  Assists the Head of
Serials Cataloging with problem solving and other difficult work of the
Section, and with documenting local procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs original and copy cataloging and recataloging of serials
representing all levels of difficulty, all subjects, all languages, and all
formats (including electronic serial publications), using NOTIS, OCLC, MARC
format, AACR2, LC Rule Interpretations, DDC, and LCSH.  Performs authority
work for names and series.  Performs difficult problem solving arising from
obsolete or incorrect information appearing in bibliographic and holdings
records.  Assists Serials Cataloging classified staff in solving cataloging
and authority problems.

Functions as liaison between the Serials Cataloging Section and the
Bibliographic Record Services Department, handling questions regarding
series or serial-like materials.  Makes treatment decisions for monographic
series on standing order and forwards volumes for further processing.

Keeps current on revisions to cataloging rules and trends in cataloging
practices.  Applies new rules and brings changes to the attention of others
as appropriate for discussion.  Routinely monitors such materials as LC Rule
Interpretations, updates to the MARC formats, CONSER documents, and email
discussion groups such as AUTOCAT and SERIALST.

Assists Head of Serials Cataloging with documenting procedures for the Section.

Participates in departmental meetings and deliberations.  Participates on
library-wide committees and task forces.

May perform or participate in special projects or related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:  Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library
school.  Experience with automated library systems, preferably NOTIS and
OCLC.  Working knowledge of one or more modern European languages.  Strong
interpersonal and communications skills.  Ability to work independently as
well as in groups.  Desired:  At least one year serials cataloging
experience.  Experience cataloging electronic publications.  Experience
using Dewey Decimal Classification.

SALARY:  $27,500 minimum.

TO APPLY:  Send letter of application and resume, including the names of
three references to Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern
University Library, 1935 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-2300.
Applications received by October 3, 1997 will receive first consideration.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.

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Kevin M. Randall
Head, Serials Cataloging Section
Northwestern University Library
Evanston, IL   60208-2300

email: kmr@nwu.edu
phone: (847) 491-2939
fax:   (847) 491-7637