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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:25:40 -0800
From: Ruth Haas <rshaas@FAS.HARVARD.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement: Serials Cataloger, Harvard College Library

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PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
Serials Cataloger in the Widener Library of the Harvard College Library
Harvard University

Reporting to Serials Cataloging Team Leader, catalogs serial publications
in all formats and in several languages.  Responsibilities include CONSER
and CONSER Core cataloging and associated authority and holdings work to
national standards using AACR2, LCCS, LCSH, and the USMARC Formats.
Catalogs standard workflow titles and catalogs for special projects as
needed.  Participates in training and supervision of bibliographic and
student assistants and in workflow analysis.  Contributes to team effort by
accomplishing related duties as required.

Qualifications:  MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent;
strong reading knowledge of Romance languages; excellent verbal and written
English language skills.  Two or more years cataloging experience including
CONSER cataloging, preferably in a large research library.  Thorough
knowledge of cataloging tools, standards, and conventions; mastery in
provision of academic information services through online catalogs as well
as knowledge of trends in serials publishing and related serials management
issues.  Open-minded, flexible attitude and ability to work with others to
promote effective collaborative and collegial environment; excellent
organizational and interpersonal skills.

Compensation: Harvard University offers a competitive program of benefits.
Appointment salary dependent on qualifications.  Anticipated salary in the
high 30s.

Available:  Immediately. The review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until the position is filled.

Interested parties are invited to submit a letter of application addressing
position qualifications, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone and
fax numbers of three references to:

Resume Processing Center
Harvard University
Requisition #3092
11 Holyoke Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Or apply on-line to www.hr.harvard.edu/employment/jobs.html

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