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Assistant Head, Monographic Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging --
Northwestern University -- Illinois
Library: Assistant Head, Monographic Acquisitions and Rapid
Cataloging, Northwestern University. Summary: Assists in all aspects
of the management of the Monographic Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging
(MARC) Department, a large technical services unit responsible for the
order, receipt, and copy cataloging of monographic publications. Specific
responsibilities of the assistant head include direct supervision of 9
non-exempt staff engaged in a wide range of monographic acquisitions and
copy cataloging work. The assistant head monitors and manages day-to-day
workflows and assignments in the department; answers questions and solves
problems related to both acquisitions and cataloging; creates and
maintains policy and procedural documentation. The assistant head works
closely with the head and one non-exempt staff supervisor within the
department and also with managers in other technical services departments
to coordinate policies, procedures, and work flows. Required
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or the
equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience;
sufficient cataloging experience to support training, policy and
procedural formulation, and problem-solving for copy cataloging work;
demonstrated supervisory potential; excellent time management and
collaboration skills; ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing; creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work with a variety
of staff; interest in and understanding of production processes; interest
in and willingness to learn acquisitions duties and issues; familiarity
with at least one West European language. Preferred: successful
supervisory experience; acquisitions work experience; experience using the
Dewey Decimal Classification system for call number assignment; experience
using OCLC and an integrated library management system; demonstrated
ability to write clear, detailed procedural documentation. Salary
dependent on qualifications and experience. To apply, send a letter of
application and resume, including the names of three references to Peter
J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, 1970
Campus Drive Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300;
[log in to unmask] Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until position is filled. Northwestern University
is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Employment
eligibility verification required upon hire.
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