From: CYNTHIA SHELTON <cshelton_at_library.ucla.edu>
THE LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC POSITION
Name of Unit: Charles E. Young Research Library
Bibliographers Group & Cataloging
Department
Position Title: Southeast Asian Studies
Bibliographer-Cataloger
Rank: Assistant Librarian/Associate
Librarian/Librarian
Salary Range: $ 32,292 - $ 56,844
DESCRIPTION OF UNITS:
The Bibliographers Group is composed of subject and language specialists
who develop and
manage library collections for the Young Research Library, UCLAís graduate
library for the
humanities and social sciences. Bibliographers work closely with selectors
From other UCLA
Library units to coordinate collection building and with staff of the
Acquisitions and
Serials departments to facilitate the processing of materials. In addition
to selection and
management responsibilities for the collections, bibliographers serve as
liaisons to academic
departments and provide library instruction in their areas of expertise.
The Cataloging Department, located in the Young Research Library, is the
largest of the seven
cataloging centers in the UCLA Library system. Within the Department, the
Monographic and
Serial Cataloging Sections are responsible for cataloging titles in print,
microform and
electronic formats for all roman and non-roman alphabet languages,
excluding CJK. The
Department participates actively in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging,
submitting records
to NACO, BIBCO, SACO, and CONSER. Cataloging is done in accordance with
AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, and
the Library of Congress classification schedules.
DUTIES:
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Bibliographers Group and
with work assigned
by the Head of YRL Cataloging, the South East Asian
Bibliographer/Cataloger is responsible
for developing, managing, and cataloging the vernacular and Western
language collections in
the humanities and social sciences pertaining to South East Asia. Countries
of emphasis are
Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Responsibilities
include: selecting library
materials, managing funds, monitoring approval plans, making preservation
and weeding
decisions, developing and maintaining working relationships with publishers
and vendors,
working closely with faculty and graduate students, including providing
consultation services
and library instruction, cataloging of library materials in all the above
mentioned languages
as well as Western languages, using the MARC formats, AACR2, LCRI, LCSH
and Library of
Congress classification schedules, and training and supervision of
paraprofessional and
student staff as necessary. Like all professional librarians at UCLA, the
incumbent is
expected to contribute to general Library and University service, and is
encouraged to be
active within the profession.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Graduate-level study, or equivalent experience, in the
humanities or social sciences
relating to South East Asia. Command of at least one of the following
languages: Indonesian,
Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese. Knowledge of the literature and history of
South East Asia. A
thorough understanding of research needs and the organization of scholarly
literature. Ability
to work well in a changing environment within a large organization,
demonstrating flexibility,
initiative and creativity. Excellent English communication and
interpersonal skills and
ability to work with staff, students, and faculty of culturally diverse
backgrounds.
Commitment to professional development and service.
Preferred: Experience in collection development and management or in
cataloging in an academic
library. Thorough knowledge of the USMARC formats. Knowledge of/experience
with AACR2, LCRI,
authority work, LCSH, and Library of Congress classification. Experience
with a bibliographic
utility, preferably OCLC. Command of either Indonesian or Vietnamese and a
reading knowledge
of one of the other three vernacular languages. Reading knowledge of Dutch
or French.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Professional librarians at UCLA are academic appointees. They are entitled
to appropriate
professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month
of sick leave,
and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The
University has an
excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental,
vision, and life
insurance plans.
Appointees to the librarian series at UCLA shall have professional
backgrounds which
demonstrate a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such
background will
normally include a professional degree from an accredited library and
information science
graduate program. In addition to professional competence and quality of
service within the
library, criteria for promotion include professional involvement outside of
the library,
University and community service and scholarly activities.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA compliant employer.
Librarians at UCLA are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, The
American Federation
of Teachers.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals
who are legally
authorized to work in the United States as established by providing
documents specified in the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should write to Dr. Rita
A. Scherrei,
Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services, Charles E.
Young Research Library,
UCLA, 11334 YRL, BOX 951575, Los Angeles, California 90095-1575. The
application letter
should include a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of
education and relevant
experience, and the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable
about the
applicant's qualifications for this position. Candidates applying by June
21, 1999, will be
given first consideration.
UCLA Library Open Position Website:
http://www.library.ucla.edu/admin/staffserv/openposn.htm
Received on Tue Jun 08 1999 - 15:02:28 EDT