Serials Cataloger, Harvard University (Part-Time) Marcia Tuttle 30 Mar 2000 20:32 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:11:26 -0500 From: Melissa Groff <mgroff@SYLVIA.HARVARD.EDU> Subject: Serials Cataloger, Harvard University (Part-Time) Position Title: Serials Cataloger Harvard University Library, CONSER Office Duties & Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of the HUL CONSER Office, the cataloger creates and maintains bibliographic records for currently received serial titles in all formats and at the various levels defined as a part of the CONSER Program. Completes associated name authority work through the NACO project as part of Harvard's commitment to the CONSER Program. May also prepare holdings records using the guidelines of the USMARC Format for Holdings. Participates in training and supervision of bibliographic and student assistants, and in workflow coordination. Contributes to the Office's workflow by accomplishing related duties as required. Required Education, Experience, Skills: MLS, or MLS degree near completion, from an ALA-accredited library school. Preference given to candidates with reading knowledge in a Western European language and ability to complete bibliographic work in various languages; familiarity with AACR2, LC classification and subject heading systems, CONSER documentation, MARC serials and holdings formats, OCLC and HOLLIS highly desirable; knowledge of online name authority structure and pre-AACR2 cataloging rules helpful; must be flexible, have documented analytical and problem-solving abilities and work effectively in a collaborative, goal-oriented, productivity-conscious environment. Additional Information The HUL CONSER Office oversees the University's commitment to the national CONSER Program and reviews bibliographic, authority and holdings information for the libraries contributing to the Program through the CONSER Office. The serials cataloger is responsible for the cataloging activities for centralized libraries participating in the Program. To apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Harvard University Employment Office, Resume Processing Center, Req. #2342, 11 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or apply online at http://jobs.harvard.edu. EEO Statement: The Harvard University Library is committed to its policy of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Employment and advancement are based upon merit and availability without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Melissa Groff Harvard University Library Wadsworth House Cambridge, MA 02138 ph 617/495-3650 fax 617/495-0370