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SERIALS CATALOGING UNIT SUPERVISOR
The University of Kansas Libraries (Lawrence, Kansas)

The University of Kansas Libraries invites applications for the Head of the
Serials Cataloging Unit, one of several units within the Cataloging
Department.  The Unit has been an OCLC-contributing member, and an active
user of the MARC serials holdings format since 1985.  The Library is a
NACO participant and is currently implementing the Endeavor Voyager
integrated library system.  The Cataloging Department consists of 26 FTE
faculty and staff and is committed to the development of a team-based,
continuous quality improvement environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Head of the Serials Cataloging Unit manages the
operations of the Unit, which provides cataloging and holdings data for
serials, including a serials retrospective conversion project;
supervises Unit staff  (4.5 FTE).  Serves as a member of the Cataloging
Department's management team, which coordinates and plans the Department's
cataloging activities and directs the Department's team development efforts.
Coordinates the Unit's activities with those of other staff in the
Department and other departments.  Serves as a resource person for
serials cataloging policies for other library staff and in library-wide
forums.  Engages in service and scholarly activities.
Reports to the Assistant Dean (Processing and Collections).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  MLS from an ALA-accredited program;
successful management and supervisory experience; strong knowledge
of serials operations, including serials acquisitions, access and serials
control; ability to work effectively in a team-based, production-oriented
environment, including the ability to engage staff in a continual process
of change and improvement; effective oral and written communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Knowledge of and working experience with national
serials cataloging standards (CONSER and MARC serial holdings format);
experience in an academic or research library; knowledge of one or more
Western European languages.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Full-time, tenure-track appointment, available as
soon as possible.

SALARY RANGE:  $40,000-$50,000, dependent upon qualifications

BENEFITS: 22 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year; several paid
holidays; group health and life insurance options; choice of four
retirement programs; eligibility for sabbatical leave.

APPLICATION DEADLINE & PROCEDURES:  Applications postmarked by
November 30, 1999 will be given first consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply, submit letter of application; resume; copies graduate
transcripts; and names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
of three references to:

Sandra K. Gilliland, Assistant to the Dean
University of Kansas Libraries
Lawrence, KS  66045-2800
Phone:  (785) 864-8922;  Fax (785) 864-5311;
e-mail:  sgilliland@mail.lib.ukans.edu

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Librarians at the University of Kansas are members
of the University faculty and are appointed to the ranks of Librarian I,
Librarian II, or Librarian III, dependent on professional experience
in the field of librarianship.  Librarians participate in the Library
Faculty Assembly and are members of the University Faculty Council.
Librarians are evaluated annually first and foremost on the performance
of professional responsibilities.  In addition, librarians are expected
to participate in, and are evaluated on, professional service and research.

ENVIRONMENT:  The University Libraries constitute a major academic and
research resource supporting approximately 25,000 students and 1,300
faculty.  The University is located in Lawrence, a diverse community
of more than 75,000 set in the rolling hills of northeast Kansas,
40 miles from Kansas City.  Lawrence and KU offer a wide range of
cultural and recreational activities, and the Libraries play a vital
role in the intellectual life of the community.  The Libraries'
collections comprise approximately 3.3 million volumes and 27,000
current serial titles, housed in seven library facilities in Lawrence
and one library in suburban Kansas City.  The Libraries have a budget
of $14 million and a staff of 71 library faculty and professional staff,
76 paraprofessionals, and 80 FTE of student workers.  Additional
information about the University and the Libraries can be found at
http://www.ukans.edu and at http://www.lib.ukans.edu.

The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.  The University encourages applications from
underrepresented group members.  Federal and state legislation
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status.
In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.