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Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 15:53:44 -0500
From: "Gillespie, Gaele" <ggillespie@UKANS.EDU>

Below is the vacancy ad for a NEW SEARCH for Head, Serials Cataloging Unit,
University of Kansas Libraries, Lawrence, KS.  Please do not respond to me
-- refer to the "Application Deadline & Procedures" portion of the ad for
details about the designated person to contact with your questions and
applications.  Thank you!

E. Gaele Gillespie / Serials Librarian / University of Kansas Libraries

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

HEAD, SERIALS CATALOGING UNIT
The University of Kansas Libraries
Lawrence, Kansas
(http://www.lib.ukans.edu)

NEW SEARCH - - SALARY RANGE  $40,000 - $50,000

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 uses the 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.

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

SALARY AND BENEFITS:   $40,000-$50,000, dependent upon qualifications.
Benefits include 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 and research grant
funds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Head of the Serials Cataloging Unit oversees the
operations of the Unit, which provides cataloging and holdings data for
serials, including a serials retrospective conversion project.  Supervises
Unit staff  (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 library departments.  Serves as a resource person for
serials cataloging policies for other library staff and in library-wide
forums.  Assists with Department and library-wide cataloging training
efforts.  Contributes to the Libraries' management of electronic resources.
Engages in service and scholarly activities.   Reports to the Assistant Dean
for Processing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  MLS from an ALA-accredited program.  Successful
management and supervisory experience. Knowledge of or interest in learning
serials cataloging and serials operations.  Strong and effective training
and problem-solving skills.  Experience with basic cataloging tools
(AACR2rev, LCSH, LC classification, etc.).  Experience with MARC formats and
national cataloging standards.  Experience with a bibliographic utility.
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:   Experience in an academic or research library.
Knowledge of one or more Western European languages.  Experience with OCLC

APPLICATION DEADLINE & PROCEDURES:   Review of applications will begin
December 1, 2000.  Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. To apply, submit letter of application addressing the qualifications
for the position; 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@ukans.edu

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: A tenure-track, library faculty appointment.
Librarians at the University of Kansas are members of the University
faculty, with full participation in the University Senate and the Faculty
Senate, as well as the Library Faculty Assembly.   Librarians are reviewed
annually first and foremost on the performance of professional
responsibilities.  In addition, librarians are expected to participate in,
and are annually 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. The University
of Kansas is a founding member of the Association of Research Libraries, the
Center for Research Libraries, the Big 12 Plus Library Consortium, and the
Kansas Digital Library, and is a member of OCLC.

Additional information about the University and the Libraries can be found
at http://www.ukans.edu and 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.