library job

[Robert De Lossa]

I am posting this at the request of the head of the Slavic Division at
Harvard College Library. Interested parties should contact Grazyna Slanda
at 617-496-4383 or 617-495-2458 or Widener Library Human Resources (Suz-Ann
Olofson) at 617-495-3721, fax. -496-8672. Resumes and cv's may be sent to
Ms. Olofson at: Widener Library 189, Human Resources, Harvard University,
Cambridge, MA 02138.
--RDe Lossa
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Requisition Number      410
Title   Slavic Librarian
School / Unit   Harvard College Library
Reports To      Widener Library
Location        Cambridge
Full Time / Part Time   Full-Time
Salary Grade    56
Date Posted     04/23/1999
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Duties And Responsibilities     College Library, Widener Library Area
Studies. Reports to the Head of the Slavic Division. Responsibilities
include cataloging, collection development and reference services with
Ukrainian and other Slavic languages materials in various formats. Performs
on-line original cataloging, and using OCLC, copy cataloging of Ukrainian
and other Slavic materials. Participate in training/supervision of
bibliographic assistants. May supervise students/hourly staff. Contributes
to team effort by accomplishing related duties as required.
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Required Education      Advanced degree in Slavic Studies and MLS from
ALA-accredited school or equivalent required. Fluent Ukrainian and English;
working knowledge of other Slavic languages, preferably Polish and Russian.
Experience in cataloging Ukrainian and other Slavic materials highly
desirable; working knowledge of USMARC formats, AACR2, LCSH, LC
classification, OCLC; monographic cataloging experience at the professional
or paraprofessional level, using an integrated library system highly
desirable. PC/Windows environment required. Experience in book selection
and familiarity with blanket or approval plans desirable. Seeking
self-motivated, adaptable, creative individual with excellent interpersonal
skills who learns quickly and functions effectively within a fast-paced,
goal-oriented, productivity-conscious, continually changing environment..
Apply: Suz-Ann Olofson, Harvard College Library, Widener 189, Cambridge, MA
02138.
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Additional Web Position Listing 94513 11/05/98
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