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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- >To: [log in to unmask] >From: [log in to unmask] (Ken Soehner) >Subject: Position Available I would be grateful if you would post the following notice on the ARLIS Listserve Many thanks > Head of Technical Services > Thomas J. Watson Library > The Metropolitan Museum of Art > >The Thomas J. Watson Library invites applications for the position of Head of Technical Services. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all activities of the Technical Services Department including acquisitions and monograph and serials cataloging. The Head of Technical Services has direct responsibility for the daily operations of all technical services functions including monitoring work flow; establishing cataloging and retrospective conversion priorities and assignments; setting policies and procedures; ensuring training of nine librarians and ten FTE support staff; and coordinating projects to integrate the holdings of the Museum's independent libraries into Watsonline, the online catalog. Watson Library uses the serials, acquisitions, and cataloging modules provided by Innovative Interfaces, and has been cataloging in RLIN since 1980. This position reports to the Chief Librarian. > >Qualifications: MLS with a minimum of six years of progressively responsible technical services experience in a research library. Demonstrated leadership, management, and human resources skills. Detailed knowledge of current cataloging practices, including AACR2R, LC Subject Headings, USMARC formats and authority control. Experience with RLIN and an integrated library system is essential. Awareness of current issues and trends in technical services management and library technology. Working knowledge of two foreign languages. Art library experience or a background in fine arts is preferred. > >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 > > --------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth Soehner Thomas J. Watson Library Chief Librarian The Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-570-3934 1000 Fifth Avenue Fax 212-570-3847 New York, NY 10028-0198 ---------------------------------------------------------