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Subject:        Cataloguer position, St. John's, NL (reposting)
Date:   Fri, 8 Jun 2007 13:51:45 -0230
From:   Icenhower, Elizabeth <[log in to unmask]>
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Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a
tenure-track position in the University Library System.

Cataloguing Librarian
Bibliographic Control Services Division
Queen Elizabeth II Library

The person we want to hire:

Memorial University is seeking a creative and knowledgeable cataloguer
to share in shaping the future of resource discovery and access-an
individual well grounded in existing standards and best practice, as
well as excited by an expanding metadata world and by the evolving
sphere of academic libraries.

The successful candidate will have a degree from an ALA accredited
graduate program.  He/she will have effective interpersonal and writing
skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, will learn
quickly and continuously, and will excel both independently and
collaboratively.  Since our future will be defined by emerging
technologies, familiarity with the current state of information
technology and a commitment to keep abreast of change are also needed,
along with a zest for exploring alternative and complementary modes of
access to resources.  Cataloguing experience in an academic or research
library environment, using standards such as AACR2, MARC, LCC, and LCSH,
is required.  Substantial experience in creating authority records and
with an online authority system is highly desirable, as is knowledge of
a second language, preferably Western European.

What your responsibilities will be:

As one of a collegial group of librarians in the Bibliographic Control
Services Division, the successful candidate will perform original
cataloguing in a range of formats and subject areas, will create records
for NACO (Name Authority Cooperative Project), and may participate in
non-MARC metadata projects. Cataloguing standards include Library of
Congress classification and subject headings; National Library of
Medicine classification and MESH subject headings; AACR2 and Library of
Congress Rule Interpretations; Dublin Core; and MARC Bibliographic and
Authority formats.  Materials for original cataloguing range broadly,
including electronic resources, government documents, technical reports,
scores and sound recordings, audio-visual materials, maps, rare books,
academic theses, and other published and unpublished resources.  Works
catalogued may be for specialized collections such as marine studies, or
medicine and health, or may be unique titles for a comprehensive
collection relating to Newfoundland and Labrador.  The cataloguing
librarians collaborate in establishing policies, priorities, and
procedures, and in teaching coworkers; all may initiate and lead special
projects. In addition, the successful candidate may have an opportunity
to participate in collection development activities.


Who we are:

The Bibliographic Control Services Division is located in the Queen
Elizabeth II Library, the central library in Memorial's system.  The
Division, with a staff of six librarians and twenty-six library
assistants, is the largest of the technical services units in the
library system and is responsible for acquisition and cataloguing of
resources in all formats, as well as for digital library metadata.
Memorial's librarians are forward-looking and dedicated professionals,
committed to high standards of resource access and public service. Our
mission is to support the University's research agenda and student
success at all levels.  The Memorial University Library is a SirsiDynix
site and uses CONTENTdm for the University's Digital Archive Initiative.

For more details about us see http://www.library.mun.ca

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada.  As
the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the
educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Offering
diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to about 18,000 students,
Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for
learning.  St. John's is a very safe, friendly city with great historic
charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of
outdoor activities.

Benefits of employment at Memorial:
An appointment at the rank of Librarian II or III will be commensurate
with experience and qualifications; salary floors are $46,895* and
$53,227* respectively.  Memorial offers standard academic benefits
including provision of time for research and professional development.

How you apply:
The deadline for applications is July 8, 2007.  Please cite competition
number QEII-2006-006.  Processing of applications will begin upon
receipt.  The position is available immediately.

Interested qualified individuals should send a resume and the names,
mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references to:

Susan Cleyle                                    Tel:    (709)
737-7646/737-3188
Associate University Librarian          FAX:    (709) 737-2153
Memorial University of Newfoundland     Net:    [log in to unmask]
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canada A1B 3Y1

Memorial University of Newfoundland is committed to employment equity
and encourages applications from qualified women, and men, visible
minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.

* Under Negotiation