---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 11:28:50 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time) From: Carol Hixson <chixson@library.ucla.edu> Subject: Position Posting THE LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES PROFESSIONAL POSITION Professional librarians at UCLA are eleven-month academic appointees. They are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, one day per month of sick leave, reductions in incidental fees, and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. A candidate for appointment shall have a professional background of competence, knowledge, and experience to assure suitability for appointment to this series. Such background will normally include a professional degree from a library school with an accredited program. In addition to professional competence and quality of service within the library, criteria for promotion include professional activity outside of the library, University and public service, research and other activity. Rank: Associate Librarian/Librarian Name of Unit: Cataloging Department-URL Position Title: Head, Serials Cataloging Section Salary Range: $37,932 - $54,636 Description of Unit: The Cataloging Department, located in the University Research Library (URL), is the largest of the seven cataloging centers in the UCLA Library system. It is primarily responsible for cataloging and preparing annually more than 90,000 monographs, serials, audio-visual materials, computer files (including selected Internet resources), and government documents for URL, which serves the social sciences, humanities and education; for the College Library, which serves undergraduates; and for branch libraries serving the fine arts, music and management. The Department is organized into 5 sections: Authority, Serials Cataloging, Monographic Cataloging, Rapid Cataloging, and Records Management and Physical Processing. Within the Department, the Serials Cataloging Section is responsible for cataloging serials titles in print, microform and electronic formats for all roman-alphabet languages, for coordinating the cataloging of non-roman alphabet serials, excluding CJK, and for updating and maintaining existing serials records in OCLC and UCLA�s integrated information system. Cataloging is done directly in OCLC in accordance with AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, and the Library of Congress classification schedules. Serials records are usually created in accordance with the CONSER Program's standards. Serials catalogers also contribute authority records to NACO. The Library has recently chosen a vendor for its local system and expects to migrate to the new client/server system in 1998. It is anticipated that workflows and concomitant responsibilities will undergo significant changes with the new system. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Head of URL Cataloging, manages the Serials Cataloging Section, including ongoing review and revision of policies and procedures in a highly automated and changing environment, setting standards and monitoring output and quality of the work, and performing serials cataloging according to CONSER/NACO standards. In addition to the Head, the Section is staffed by 1 FTE librarian and 2 FTE staff, with additional specialized language assistance from other sections and units. Has personal responsibility for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of the members of the Serials Cataloging Section. Coordinates training of staff in AACR2, MARC bibliographic, holdings, and authorities formats, CONSER, NACO, LC classification and subject analysis. Serves as a liaison with other library units, especially the Serials Department and bibliographers. Consults with other cataloging agencies, on and off campus, on serials issues and explores opportunities for increased coordination and cooperation. Coordinates the Section's CONSER and NACO operations and participates in cataloging meetings and standards setting on a national level. Keeps apprised of developments and provides leadership, locally and nationally, in developing policies and standards for providing access to both print-based and electronic serials. Participates actively as a member of the Cataloging Department's management team, advising the Department Head on serials and related series issues and helping with the ongoing evaluation of priorities and the division of responsibilities within the Department. Qualifications: Required: Demonstrated managerial, planning, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a minimum of three years successful experience as a supervisor/trainer in a library, preferably an academic or research library. Ability to work with a variety of foreign languages, with reading knowledge of at least two, one or more of which would preferably be a non-roman alphabet language, excluding Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. General background in the Social Sciences or the Humanities as demonstrated by college course work. Thorough knowledge of the USMARC formats for serials, with a minimum of three years experience cataloging serials and at least five years cataloging experience using an integrated library system. Thorough knowledge of/experience with AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, and Library of Congress classification. Experience with a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC. Knowledge of Program for Cooperative Cataloging standards, especially CONSER. Knowledge of national cataloging trends and issues and an awareness of and commitment to the use of new technological cataloging tools. Strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork, workflow efficiencies and responsiveness to clients. Demonstrated problem-solving, workflow analysis, and project leadership skills. Ability to work well in a changing environment within a large organization, demonstrating flexibility, initiative and creativity. Demonstrated ability to work with staff, students, and faculty of culturally diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and service. Preferred: Knowledge of/experience with pre-ISBD and ISBD cataloging codes. Recent experience cataloging materials in the Social Sciences or Humanities. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. Librarians at UCLA are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, The American Federation of Teachers. In compliance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired will be required to show proof of their identity and right to work in the United States. ************************************************************************** Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should write to Dr. Rita A. Scherrei, Associate University Librarian for Personnel and Administrative Services, University Research Library, UCLA, 11334 URL, BOX 951575, Los Angeles, California 90095-1575. The application letter should include a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position. Candidates applying by February 1, 1998 will be given first consideration. ************************************************************************** Posted by Carol Hixson, Head, URL Cataloging, UCLA Feel free to direct questions to me at chixson@library.ucla.edu (310) 825-2901
