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Librarian for Bibliographic Services
Lillian Goldman Law Library
Yale Law School
Librarian III-V
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching
and research at the University, has more than 11 million volumes housed
in the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental
libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE
who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty
and students, participate on committees and are involved in other areas
of staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare
books and manuscripts to rapidly expanding network of electronic
resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library
is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access
to a full array of scholarly information. Yale is a member of the
Program for Cooperative Cataloging and contributes to the NACO and
BIBCO Programs. For additional information on the Yale University
Library, please visit the Library's Web site at:
http://www.library.yale.edu/
The Law Library and the University
The Lillian Goldman Law Library, with a collection of over one million
volumes and volume equivalents, houses one of the world's finest
collections of legal materials. The Law Library serves the students,
faculty and staff of a research-oriented law school with a strong
tradition of interdisciplinary scholarship, as well as other
researchers from the larger scholarly and legal communities. It is
located in spectacularly renovated facilities within the heart of the
Yale Law School complex. Its collections are complemented by access to
a growing array of on-line sources, as well as more than 10 million
printed volumes housed nearby at more than twenty other campus
libraries, including the Sterling Memorial Library and the Beinecke
Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The Law Library fully supports the
needs of twenty-first century legal researchers by integrating access
to print and on-line sources throughout its striking facilities.
Lillian Goldman Law Library's Technical Services Division acquires,
describes and organizes one of the largest multi-format academic law
collections in the country. The collection grows at a rate of
approximately 18,000 new volumes per year. The materials budget
administered by Technical Services is approximately $2.4 million
annually, for books, microforms, serials, on-line services, binding and
preservation. The Library’s on-site collections have been fully
reclassified to Library of Congress.
Technical Services is responsible for everything that occurs between
notification of publication of a title and its appearance on our
shelves, for binding, and for providing bibliographic access to the
materials. This breaks down into the specific functions of
acquisitions/fastcat; serials control; cataloging/database maintenance;
bookkeeping; and assisting rare books and preservation. Since these
functions are automated, Technical Services also coordinates with the
IT Department for planning, implementation and maintenance of library
automation systems. The Technical Services Division is staffed by
five professionals, and 12 library assistants.
Responsibilities
Reports to the Associate Director for Technical Services and manages
the Cataloging/Database Maintenance team at Lillian Goldman Law
Library. Assisted by one professional cataloger, manages the
operations of cataloging (original and copy upgrading), classification
and subject analysis, authority control and database maintenance,
organizes and monitors work flow, teaches and revises four
paraprofessional assistants. Will catalog a variety of formats for the
collection both originally and with copy. Regularly coordinates and
establishes cataloging policy and procedure with other technical
services teams and public services staff. Works with the IT department
to develop automated support for the team. Participates in planning
and policy development for the Technical Services Division. Serves on
library-wide various committees and task forces, and is expected to be
active professionally.
Qualifications
MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Appointment at the
Librarian III level requires a minimum of 5 years relevant professional
library experience and significant contribution to the library
profession. Proficiency with OCLC and/or RLIN, AACR2, MARC, LCSH,
Library of Congress classification. Solid knowledge of automated
integrated systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces. Excellent
computer and internet skills to proficiently work in a highly automated
environment. References must indicate a successful record of
supervision, flexibility and creativity, ability to work collegially,
and in a team environment with a strong commitment to service.
Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated
professional engagement outside of immediate job responsibilities, such
as participation in national or regional professional associations.
Preferred: Experience in law library technical services and proficiency
with Library of Congress law schedules. Reading knowledge of German
or French.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary and rank, based upon the successful candidate's
qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including 22
vacation days; 17 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive
healthcare; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation
assistance. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Nominations, requests for more information, and applications
(consisting of a cover letter, resume and the names of three
references) should be directed to: Diane Y. Turner, Director, Library
Human Resources; Yale University library; P.O. Box 208240, New Haven,
CT 06520; fax (203) 432-1806. Please be sure to include Source Codes
EAYU9012.
Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
_______________________
Mary Jane Kelsey
Associate Director for Technical Services
Lillian Goldman Law Library ~ Yale Law School
127 Wall Street
P.O.Box 208326
New Haven CT 06520-8326
203.432.1603 203.432.7940 fax
mary.jane.kelsey@yale.edu
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