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Richard H. Ellis                                Voice: (709) 737-3862
University Librarian                            FAX:   (709) 737-2153
Memorial University of Newfoundland             Net: [log in to unmask]
St. John's, Newfoundland


Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a tenure-track

position in the University Library System

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                         Cataloguing Librarian                         

                Bibliographic Control Services Division                

                      Queen Elizabeth II Library                       

QUALIFICATIONS:



Memorial University is seeking an energetic, creative individual, with an

interest in the evolving services of academic libraries, and the flexibility to

enjoy a variety of cataloguing work in a changing environment of practice.  The

successful candidate will have a strong liberal arts background and a degree

from an ALA accredited graduate program.  He/she will have excellent analytical

and problem-solving skills and an ability to work effectively both independently

and as a member of a group.  Reading knowledge of one or more Western European

languages will be desirable, as will course work in cataloguing.



DESCRIPTION:



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 five librarians and twenty-three 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.  Memorial's librarians

are forward-looking professionals, committed to high standards of record quality

and public service.  As one of a collegial group of cataloguing librarians, the

successful candidate will perform original cataloguing in a range of formats and

subject areas, will create records for NACO (the Name Authority Cooperative

Project), and may participate in non-MARC metadata initiatives.  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.  Materials for original cataloguing

include serials, electronic resources, government documents, scores and sound

recordings, audio-visual materials, maps, rare books, and academic theses. 

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 Memorial University Library is a

Sirsi site.



Each librarian is expected to participate in shaping the Division's role in the

library and to take an active interest in carrying out its goals.  In addition,

the successful candidate may have an opportunity to participate in collection

development activities.



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 almost 16,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive

and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly

city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a

wide range of outdoor activities.



BENEFITS:

An appointment at the rank of Librarian I or II is anticipated.  Based on

experience and qualifications, salary floors are $37,667 and $43,543

respectively .  Memorial offers standard academic benefits including

opportunities for development time.



PROCEDURE:



The deadline for applications is October 15, 2003.  Please cite competition

number 2003/2004-LIB-003. Processing of applications will begin upon receipt. 

The position is available January 1, 2004.



Interested qualified individuals should send a resume and names, mailing

addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:



Richard H. Ellis                   Tel: (709) 737-3862

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, Canadian and

permanent residents will be given priority.