Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 15:05:38 -0800
From: Christa Easton <ceaston@stanford.edu>
Subject: Job posting--Serials Librarian, Stanford University

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duplication.

Position:  Serials Librarian
Job Classification:  Assistant or Associate Librarian

Summary:
The Serials Group of Stanford University Libraries includes Serials
Receiving, Government Documents, and Electronic Products.  The Serials
Receiving Unit is responsible for ordering, receipt, and claiming of
approximately 27,000 active serials titles in all languages and alphabets.
The Government Documents unit is responsible for processing serials and
monographs received on GPO, State of California, and UN depository plans,
and includes administration of the Marcive Shipping List Service.  The
Serials Department began conversion to online check-in with Sirsi's
Unicorn in October, 1999.  The Serials Department and its staff work
closely with Monograph Search/Order and Monograph Receiving to optimize
services and functions.

Duties:
Under the general direction of the Head, Serial and Digital Acquistions,
the Serials Librarian manages the Serials Receiving and Government
Documents units, supported by a paraprofessional Operations Manager and
Team Leader.  After an appropriate training period, the Serials Librarian
assumes responsibility for management of the functional Unicorn serials
control.

Specific Responsibilities:

·       Coordinate the work of Serials Receiving (9 FTE and 1 FTE
Operations  Manager); optimize the unit's function while maintaining
24-hour turnaround for processing of approximately 2000 pieces per week.
·       Manage the work of Government Document Serials (3 FTE and 1 FTE
Team Leader).
·       Exercise independent judgment in identifying and resolving
precedent-setting matters in Serials.
·       Communicate effectively and proactively with staff at service
points that receive serials, e.g., branch serial specialists and
operations managers, Information Center.
·       Maintain smooth and productive interface with monograph
acquisitions  and cataloging units.
·       Manage function and application of the Unicorn serials control
module and coordinate with other serial control units on campus.
Represent SUL in Unicorn serials control enhancement forum and
conversations.
·       Monitor vendor performance.
·       Oversee development and maintenance of a Serials web page that
supports the needs of staff within and beyond Serials.
·       Participate in library-wide task forces and committees.
·       Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
·       Experience in managing serials control issues in a medium or large
library usually associated with 2-5 years of experience.
·       Experience managing online serials control via a major ILS vendor
interface
·       Ability to manage staff, time, and projects in an environment that
is dynamic and extremely complex.
·       Ability to work effectively with others to achieve team goals.
·       Experience with the serials control and/or acquisitions module of
Unicorn is preferred but not required.

Applicants should supply with their cover letter a complete statement of
their qualifications, a full resume of their education and relevant
experience, and the names and addresses of 3 references who have knowledge
of their professional qualifications for this position. Compensation will
be based on relevant qualifications and experience. Letters and documents
should refer to this position and be sent via e-mail to
ceaston@stanford.edu, faxed to 650-723-4775, or sent via traditional mail
addressed to: Christa Easton,  Head, Serial and Digital Acquisitions,
Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94305-6004.  First
consideration will be given to packets in hand by November 26, 2001.

Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages
applications  from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals
with disabilities.

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Christa Easton
Coordinator, Digital Acquistions
and Serials
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, CA 94305-6004
(650) 723-7907
(650) 723-4775 (fax)
ceaston@stanford.edu