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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.
The Receiving and Rapid Cataloging (RRC) Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the daily operational activities of the RRC unit and working with assigned clerical staff and students, 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.
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related library or industry experience (e.g., inventory management, logistics, book trade sales or publishing, data management, service management, etc.).
Supervisory experience.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Requisition Number: JR27618
Division /Dept. / Unit: Library C & A - Tech Serv - Acquisitions Services Admin
Reports to: Head of Acquisitions
Work Schedule: 37.5 Hours Per Week