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Administer access to online library resources, obtain materials, create metadata, and oversee the equipment within the library.

Manage a department that deals with traditional technical services duties, such as the acquisition, cataloging and physical processing of monographs, serials, and nonprint materials as well as technology, such as the library website, chat, and the e-journal list. Responsible for configuration and management of the Library’s shared integrated library system and e-journal list. Manage initial response to hardware problems with the Library’s public computers and installation of software for online databases. Perform original and copy cataloging of print and nonprint serials and monographs using AACR2R, RDA, LCC, LCSH, LCRI, LSCH, and OCLC. Manage collection maintenance activities, such as shelving, and shelf-reading. Also, share in the staffing of the i-Desk and answering reference questions.

Develops and implements library collection and service strategies to meet the teaching and research information needs of the GSB and Stanford University. Manages a staff who provide library services to GSB faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as the entire Stanford community and library visitors. Manage library budget.

Performed original and copy cataloging of print and nonprint monographs and serials using AACR2, LCC, LCSH, and RLIN. Performed authority work. Supervised the cataloging and processing of new materials, book repair, binding, receipt and processing of corporate reports, and maintenance of the online catalog. Supervised 2 FTE Library Specialists and .5 FTE student assistants. Dealt with vendors in managing the outsourcing of cataloging, physical processing, and authority control. Manage Jackson Library’s use of its integrated library system, which was housed at the Stanford Medical Center. Assisted in the supervision of 4 FTE Library Specialists. Managed the daily operations of acquisitions work. Also, shared in the staffing of the reference desk.

Performed original and copy cataloging of print and nonprint monographs and serials using AACR2, LCC, LCSH, and RLIN. Performed authority work. Supervised the cataloging and processing of new materials, book repair, binding, receipt and processing of corporate reports, and maintenance of the online catalog. Supervised two full-time Library Specialists and .5 FTE student assistants. Dealt with vendors in managing the outsourcing of cataloging, physical processing, authority control, and retrospective conversion. As Training Coordinator for Jackson Library, monitored and announced training opportunities for staff, and provided administrative assistance in scheduling training activities. Also, shared in the staffing of the reference desk.

Original and copy cataloging of print and nonprint materials using AACR2, LCC, LCSH, and OCLC. Performed authority work. Also, shared in the staffing of the reference desk.

Supervised 12 FTE Library Specialists. Staff were responsible for opening boxes of books and placing the books on the Selectors’ shelves. After books were selected and funds were assigned, staff received and copy cataloged the monographs using NOTIS and Unicorn. Assisted in the merging of staff from Copy Cataloging and Monographs Receiving by training staff and through writing procedures. Assisted in implementation of outsourcing of cataloging and physical processing to vendor.

Original and copy cataloging of print and nonprint materials using AACR2, LCC, LCSH, LCRI, OCLC, and the University of Cincinnati's online catalog, UCLID. Cataloged materials in various subject areas in English and the Romance languages. Performed authority work and editing. Coordinated use of OCLC software. In addition, participated in the staffing of the catalog assistance desk.

Original and copy cataloging of print and nonprint materials using AACR2, LCC, LCSH, and OCLC. Performed authority work. Supervised the cataloging and processing of new materials, the retrospective conversion project, book repair, binding and the maintenance of the card catalog. Supervised one full-time clerk and student assistants. Also, shared in the staffing of the reference and circulation desks.