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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005
From: Charles Hillen (Getty Research Inst.) <chillen_at_getty.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
HEAD OF SERIALS (Assistant Manager/Supervisor II) Technical Services
The Getty Research Institute
Requisition: 2032
The Getty Research Library seeks a Head of Serials. This position
manages the centralized acquisitions activities and cataloging of all
serials and auction sales catalogs, in all formats and languages,
including special collections materials. Supervises 2 catalogers and 5
Library Assistants. Ensures proper fiscal oversight and coordination
between the library Voyager system and the Peoplesoft 8 accounting
system. Collaborates with the Collection Development Department,
Bibliographer, Research Services and Getty Conservation Institute staff
on acquisitions of current and retrospective titles. Monitors and
evaluates vendor performance. Evaluates current acquisitions and
cataloging policies and procedures and makes recommendations in response
to changing technology. Participates in team management of Technical
Services. Maintains professional awareness of issues and trends in the
field.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS degree and undergraduate degree in
art history or related discipline, or demonstrated supervisory skills
and successful experience in staff training; flexibility, imagination
and ability to communicate effectively; 3-4 years professional
experience in serials acquisitions and cataloging in progressively
more responsible positions; knowledge of AACR2, RDA, CONSER, MARC, and
RLIN or OCLC; 2-3 years supervisory experience. Reading knowledge of 2
foreign languages and experience with Voyager system is preferred.
We offer excellent benefits. Send cover letter with salary history,
requirements and resume to Human Resources, The J. Paul Getty Trust,
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681.
Fax 310/440-7720.. Email: jobs_at_getty.edu Indicate "Head of Serials" on
subject line. No phone calls please. EOE.
The Getty Research Institute is an advanced research center dedicated to
the study of past and present cultures, especially as they are manifest
in and through the visual arts. The Research Library has a collection of
over 800,000 books, serials and auction sales catalogs, two million
study photographs and specialized archival and other rare materials on
the history of art and the humanities. For more information about the
Getty Research Institute, please visit www.getty.edu
Thank you,
Charles F. Hillen
Head of Acquisitions
Research Library
The Getty Research Institute
1200 Getty Center Dr. Suite 1100
Los Angeles CA 90049-1688
Tel: (310) 440-6682
Fax: (310) 440-7779
E-mail: chillen_at_getty.edu
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