The Receiving and Rapid Cataloging (RRC) Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the activities of the RRC unit and working with assigned staff, the Ordering Supervisor and the Head of Acquisitions to ensure smooth services and operations across the Acquisitions section. The RRC unit upholds the critical mission of getting Library resources into the library collection for patron use. The RRC Supervisor focuses on the development of staff who work together to meet the goals of the unit and section, leveraging unit guidelines and procedures that support searching, receiving and rapid cataloging of monographic materials in all languages except Chinese, Japanese and Korean and in all formats (books, music scores, film, CDs, microform, maps, etc.). The unit supports the collections of the Regenstein Library and its’ satellite libraries, excluding the D’Angelo Law Library.
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Requisition Number: JR20057
Division /Dept. / Unit: Collections and Access / Technical Services
Reports to: Head of Acquisitions Services
Work Schedule: 37. 5 hours per week; Schedule set upon successful hire.
The University of Chicago Library empowers intellectual discovery, rigorous learning, and global engagement through its deep and rich collections, extensive expertise, innovative programs, and diverse spaces. The Receiving and Rapid Cataloging unit, one of two units in the Acquisitions section, supports the research and teaching objectives of the University of Chicago through the effective and timely management and initial discovery of newly acquired resources.