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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Mon Sep 14 20:31:27 1998
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 14:18:51 -0500
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2 Messages, 190 Lines
1) Harvard University (MA)
a) Technical Services Librarian
b) Temporary Serials Cataloger
c) Temporary Database Management Cataloger
2) Head of Access Services, Illinois Institute of Technology
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From: Diane Cox <dianecox@fas.harvard.edu>
Subject: 3 Professional Vacancies
PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
Technical Services Librarian
Harvard Theatre Collection
Harvard University
Reports directly to and works closely with the Curator of the Harvard
Theatre Collection, which is a department of the Houghton Library, the
rare book and manuscript library of the Harvard College Library.
Responsible for original cataloguing and processing of manuscripts,
archival collections, visual materials, music, and rare books.
Responsibilities include preparation for conservation, binding, boxing,
shipping to Harvard Depository; classification, organization of
collection, rehousing, labeling and identification, end processing;
compiling some finding aids and collection documentation. Other
responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the Curator, including
occasional coverage of responsibilities of other departmental staff
members during absences, some public services work, assisting with
supervision of the Reading Room on a scheduled basis, answering research
inquiries, and work in exhibitions, publications and other public
programs.
Daily contact with all departmental staff and Houghton Library staff;
some contact with researchers and donors. May involve some supervision
of student and/or hourly staff.
Qualifications:
ALA accredited library degree; MARC cataloguing skills and experience;
archival cataloguing and processing experience required. Subject area
experience; conservation and exhibition preparation skills; working
knowledge of Italian, French, or German language; computer skills (word
processing, database management, HTML and SGML coding, on-line
cataloguing); supervisory and project management experience; experience
in handling valuable and rare collection material is desired. The
successful applicant will be energetic, methodical, self-motivated,
adaptable, possessing excellent interpersonal skills. We seek
individuals who can prioritize among several concurrent projects and
work effectively individually and as a member of a team, both on
short-and long-term projects.
Compensation: Anticipated hiring salary, mid 30s. Major benefits include
20 days annual accrued vacation; generous holiday and sick leave; choice
of health plans; dental insurance; disability benefits; University-funded
retirement income plan; tax-deferred annuity options; staff tuition
assistance; child care scholarship program.
Available: immediately
Referral Instructions: send letter, resume and name of three references
to:
Suz-Ann Olofson
Human Resources
Harvard College Library
Widener Library 189
Cambridge, MA 02138
HARVARD UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
September 1998
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PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
Temporary Serials Cataloger
Harvard University Depository Push Project
Harvard College Library, Cataloging Services Department, has a full-time
position available working on the Harvard Depository Push Project.
Reporting to Serials Cataloging Team Leader, catalogs or performs
bibliographic maintenance for paper serial publications in many languages.
Responsibilities include serials cataloging and associated authority and
holdings work to local and/or national standards using AACR2, the old
Widener Classification System or LCCS, LCSH, and the USMARC Formats.
Performs original and copy cataloging or enhances provisional records for
material being processed for remote storage/retrieval. Contributes to
project effort by accomplishing related duties as required.
This is a two-year temporary position from October 1, 1998 - September
30, 2000.
REQUIREMENTS: MLS from ALA-accredited library school or equivalent;
strong reading knowledge of Western European languages; excellent
verbal/written English language skills; two+ years cataloging and OCLC
experience. Thorough knowledge of cataloging
tools/standards/conventions; open-minded, flexible attitude and ability
to work with others to promote effective collaborative and collegial
environment; excellent organizational/interpersonal skills; and ability
to attend to detail.
Compensation: Anticipated hiring salary, mid 30s. Major benefits include
20 days annual accrued vacation; generous holiday and sick leave; choice
of health plans; dental insurance; disability benefits; University-funded
retirement income plan; tax-deferred annuity options; staff tuition
assistance; child care scholarship program.
Available: October 1, 1998
Referral Instructions: send letter, resume and name of three references
to:
Suz-Ann Olofson
Human Resources
Harvard College Library
Widener Library 189
Cambridge, MA 02138
HARVARD UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
September 1998
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PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
Temporary Database Management Cataloger
Harvard University Depository Push Project
Harvard College Library, Cataloging Services Department, has a full-time
position available working on the Harvard Depository Push Project.
Reporting to Database Management Team Leader, catalogs or performs
bibliographic maintenance and online problem solving for monographs in
many languages. Responsibilities include cataloging and associated
authority work to local and/or national standards using AACR2, the old
Widener Classification System or LCCS, LCSH, and the USMARC Formats.
Performs original and copy cataloging or enhances provisional records
for material being processed for remote storage/retrieval. Contributes
to project effort by accomplishing related duties as required.
This is a two-year temporary position from October 1, 1998 - September
30, 2000.
REQUIREMENTS: MLS from ALA-accredited library school or equivalent;
strong reading knowledge of Western European languages; excellent
verbal/written English language skills; two+ years cataloging and OCLC
experience. Thorough knowledge of cataloging
tools/standards/conventions; open-minded, flexible attitude and ability
to work with others to promote effective collaborative and collegial
environment; excellent organizational/interpersonal skills; and ability
to attend to detail.
Compensation: Anticipated hiring salary, mid 30s. Major benefits include
20 days annual accrued vacation; generous holiday and sick leave; choice
of health plans; dental insurance; disability benefits; University-funded
retirement income plan; tax-deferred annuity options; staff tuition
assistance; child care scholarship program.
Available: October 1, 1998
Referral Instructions: send letter, resume and name of three references
to:
Suz-Ann Olofson
Human Resources
Harvard College Library
Widener Library 189
Cambridge, MA 02138
HARVARD UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
September 1998
Diane Cox
Administrative Coordinator for Human Resources
Harvard College Library
495-3721
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From: Jan Figa <jfiga@charlie.cns.iit.edu>
Subject: Head of Access Services -- IIT (Chicago)
Announcement of vacancy:
Head of Access Services. FT, permanent position resp. for circulation,
ILL, document delivery, and reserves. Supervise four support staff, 10-15
student assts. MLS, three or more years of exp. in one or more of these
areas; two yrs exp. in supervision of staff; commitment to customer
services; knowledge of DRA, OCLC, Ariel, and copyright issues; ability to
interact effectively with diverse individuals and groups. Competitive
salary, excellent benefits. For additional info, go to
http://www.gl.iit.edu/accessjob.htm . To apply, send letter, resume,
names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Dr. Sohair
Elbaz, Paul V. Galvin Library, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago,
IL 60616.
