Position--Serials Access Librarian, UNC-Chapel Hill Frieda Rosenberg 13 Aug 2003 17:42 UTC
Posted to several lists; please excuse duplication. Contact information at bottom of message. ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY POSITION: Serials Access Librarian AVAILABLE: Immediately DESCRIPTION The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Serials Access Librarian to contribute to the redesign of serials access and control, and to assist with the implementation of management software and database content for electronic serials collections. This dynamic, forward-thinking, and service-oriented librarian will arrive after the redesign is underway and during the time when the Library is purchasing a new online system. The Serials Access Librarian reports to the Head of Serials Cataloging. RESPONSIBILITIES As Access Coordinator for Serials Cataloging Section, the Serials Access Librarian: * Assists in the uniform control of bibliographic information, holdings, subject access, article-level access, and possible non-MARC access to titles held in various formats, including the integration of catalog access with other library finding aids; * Assists in planning for conversion of cataloging and holdings data to new online system; * As head of the Serials Information and Binding Unit, works with Preservation Services to ensure a smooth workflow for addition of serials and sets to library collections; assesses long-term future of library-wide serials binding operations in new integrated system; manages unit consisting of two full-time paraprofessionals and a half-time Carolina Academic Library Associate (graduate research assistant); * Directs ongoing maintenance of union list data; * Works with Acquisitions staff to procure missing serial holdings; * Analyzes requirements, plans access, and designs projects for collections now inaccessible or incompletely cataloged. QUALIFICATIONS Required: ALA-accredited MLS; demonstrated successful supervisory experience; some experience in cataloging using the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress classification and subject headings, MARC21 formats, and automated library systems. Evidence of flexibility and of analytical skills to resolve complex problems; excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills; and reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Preferred: Familiarity with serials cataloging; awareness of national and international trends in bibliographic and authority control and knowledge management; familiarity with established and emerging metadata standards (TEI, EAD, Dublin Core, etc.); training experience; and the ability to exercise flexibility and creativity as a leader and manager. THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-CH has an enrollment of approximately 24,000 students, employs more than 2,200 faculty, offers the Ph.D. in 66 fields; and the Library collections include over 5 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) and SOLINET. The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are each less than a half day's drive from Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. SALARY AND BENEFITS This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or TIAA-CREF retirement plan. Librarians are members of the general faculty. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS Review of applications will begin on September 5, 2003. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. TO APPLY Send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Serials Access Librarian Mari E. Marsh, Director of Library Personnel The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill CB #3900, 206 Davis Library Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890