Manager of Bibliographic Operations The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Department of Human Resources TS The Manager of Bibliographic Operations is a senior management position that works in close collaboration with the Chief Librarian and unit heads to coordinate the technical services operations of the library. This position's primary responsibility is management of all technical service functions including: ensuring smooth and efficient work flow; establishing cataloging policy and practices within the context of national standards and in collaboration and consultation with other library staff; strategic planning and the implementation of new technologies for technical services applications. This position serves on the library's management group, plays a leadership role in developing policies and procedures relating to cataloging and related bibliographic control functions, and works with the Chief Librarian and management group to shape the vision of library services and to determine strategies to achieve it. The Head of Bibliographic Operations reports to the Chief Librarian and directly supervises nine librarians. Qualifications: MLS with a minimum of six years of progressively responsible technical and managerial experience in a research library. Demonstrated leadership and human resources skills. Ability to work cooperatively with and coordinate the efforts of colleagues across departments. Knowledge of current cataloging practices, including AACR2R, LC Subject Headings, USMARC formats and authority control. Experience with RLIN and an integrated library system, preferably Innovative, are essential. Commitment to fostering the professional development of all library personnel. Experience coordinating the activities of a technical services operation. Experience with budget preparation, planning and grant writing. Strong customer service orientation. Working knowledge of one foreign language is desirable. Art library experience or a background in fine arts is preferred. The Thomas J. Watson Library is the research library of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. With holdings of 450,000 volumes, 2,500 current periodical subscriptions and extensive electronic resources, Watson Library is one of the most comprehensive collections in the world for the history of art. There is a total staff of 45, including 16 librarians. Please mail letter of application and resume to: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Department of Human Resources TS, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028-0198 **** This paid posting is being placed by ARLIS/NA Headquarters as part of an ARLIS/NA JobNet advertising purchase. The rate for placing a job listing is US$100 for 200 words + US$.50 a word after that. ARLIS/NA Institutional members receive a 25% discount. Purchase includes: 1) A listing on the ARLIS/NA JobNet page of the ARLIS/NA Web Site (http://www.arlisna.org/jobs.html). 2) A listing in the JobNet section of ARLIS/NA Update which will be seen on both the ARLIS/NA Web Site version as well as the print version mailed to all Institutional members. 3) A courtesy posting on ARLIS-L. To place a JobNet/Update/ARLIS-L job advertisement contact Tania Robert, Administrative Manager, 800-817-0621, [log in to unmask], http://www.arlisna.org/headquarters.html. __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]