Slavic Librarian vacancies

[Diane Cox]

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PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
Slavic Librarian, Harvard College Library
Harvard University

Harvard College Library, Area Studies Department.  Reports to the Head of
the Slavic Division. Responsibilities include cataloging, collection
development and reference services with Russian and other Slavic language
materials in various formats.  Performs on-line original cataloging, and
using OCLC, copy cataloging.  Responsible for the Slavic Division's
database management and PC related duties such as maintenance of
statistical databases and report generating.  Participates in
training/supervision of bibliographic assistants.  May supervise
students/hourly staff.  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
duties as required.

Qualifications: Advanced degree in Slavic Studies and MLS from
ALA-accredited school or equivalent required.  Fluent Russian and English;
working knowledge of Czech and Slovak, and other Slavic languages.
Experience cataloging Slavic materials highly desirable; working knowledge
of USMARC formats, AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, OCLC; monographic
cataloging experience at professional or paraprofessional level, using an
integrated library system highly desirable.  PC/Windows environment
required; familiarity with bibliographic database management highly
desirable.  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.

Compensation: Anticipated hiring salary in the mid 30's.
Available:  Immediately.  Interested individuals should send a cover
letter, resume and names of three references to:
Suz-Ann Olofson
Harvard College Library, Human Resource Services
Widener Library 189
Cambridge, MA 02138

HARVARD UNIVERSITY UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
Slavic Librarian, Harvard College Library
Harvard University

Harvard College Library, Area Studies Department.  Reports to the Head of
the Slavic Division.  Responsibilities include cataloging, collection
development and reference services with Ukrainian and other Slavic language
materials in various formats.  Performs on-line original cataloging, and
using OCLC, copy cataloging of Ukrainian and other Slavic materials.
Participates in training/supervision of bibliographic assistants. May
supervise students/hourly staff.  Contributes to team effort by
accomplishing related duties as required.

Qualifications:
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.

Compensation: Anticipated hiring salary in the mid 30's.
Available:  Immediately.  Interested individuals should send a cover
letter, resume and names of three references to:
Suz-Ann Olofson
Harvard College Library, Human Resource Services
Widener Library 189
Cambridge, MA 02138

HARVARD UNIVERSITY UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY