Harvard College Library, Slavic Librarian Opening

[Mary Burke]

Harvard College Library
Slavic Librarian
Area Studies Department



Reporting to the Head of the Slavic Division, the Slavic Librarian is
responsible for cataloging, collection development, acquisitions and
reference services for Ukrainian and Polish areas. Performs on-line
original, adaptive and copy cataloging in Ukrainian, Polish and Russian in
all formats. Acquires materials in relevant languages, monitors approval
plans, responsible for effective use of funds. Works on special cataloging
projects. Participates in training and supervision of student/hourly
assistants. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as
required.

Preferred candidates will have an advanced degree in Slavic Studies, MLS or
equivalent combination of relevant education/experience. Fluent Ukrainian
and English; working knowledge of other Slavic language, preferably Polish;
Russian desirable. Experience in cataloging Ukrainian and other Slavic
materials desirable; working knowledge of USMARC formats, AACR2, LCSH, LC
classification, OCLC; monographic cataloging experience at professional or
paraprofessional level in integrated on-line library environment desirable.
Depth of understanding of Ukrainian/Polish history, culture/social systems;
knowledge of publishing and book trade of relevant countries; experience in
book selection and familiarity with approval plans desirable. Excellent
organizational/interpersonal skills, accuracy, versatility, and tolerance of
change required. Must have ability to learn quickly and function well with
considerable autonomy within a fast-paced, goal-oriented and
productivity-conscious environment.

Harvard University offers a competitive program of benefits.  Appointment
salary is dependent on qualifications.  Interested parties are invited to
submit a letter of application addressing position qualifications, resume,
and the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three references to:
Resume Processing Center, Harvard University, Requisition #6908, 11 Holyoke
Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.  Or apply on-line to
www.hr.harvard.edu/employment/jobs.html.

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

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