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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001
From: Christa Easton (Stanford Univ.) <ceaston_at_stanford.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
This search has been reinvigorated after a brief hiatus. I welcome new
applicants. All applications that I already received remain active.
Christa
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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_at_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_at_stanford.edu
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