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Posted on behalf of OCLC:

OCLC Canada Library Technical Services invites applications for a
full-time Cataloguer I/II position. OCLC Canada, a division of OCLC
Online Computer Library Center Inc., is an innovative, high-tech library
computer services and research organization that creates
state-of-the-art online services and software. OCLC Canada promotes
cooperation between libraries and serves over 950 libraries in Canada.
Library Technical Services, located in Winnipeg, provides custom
cataloguing and processing services to a variety of Canadian libraries.
  For more information, visit our Website at
http://www.oclc.org/oclc/canada/lts.htm

You will:
• Perform copy and original cataloguing in French, according to current
cataloguing rules and library specifications, on library materials and
electronic resources
• Use your educational background and professional judgment to
expeditiously and effectively solve cataloguing problems
• Be flexible in switching between work assignments for multiple clients
as the need arises
• Occasionally assist in the training of new cataloguers
• Work courteously and effectively with colleagues and staff within the
office and throughout the organization

Qualifications:
• MLS degree from an accredited library school OR an undergraduate
degree plus a Library Technician Diploma
• Theoretical knowledge of current cataloguing practices, principles,
and MARC formats
• Excellent reading knowledge of French and minimally, a working reading
knowledge of English
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in French and English;
demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationship skills are essential

Highly Desirable:
• Reading knowledge of other languages in addition to French and English
• Experience cataloguing to current cataloguing rules (AACR2/LCRI, LCSH,
SCM, MARC21, LCC and/or DDC21/22)
• Ability to effectively communicate in French orally and in writing,
with current or prospective clients
• Working experience with Cataloger’s Desktop, Classification Web and/or
WebDewey, and at least one of the OCLC cataloguing tools (Passport,
CatME, or Connexion).
• Working experience with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel,
Word); familiarity with Access an asset
• Basic Windows file and directory management skills
• Excellent keyboarding skills

This full-time position is available immediately. It will be filled at
the Cataloguer I or II level dependant upon qualifications and
experience. OCLC Canada offers competitive salary and benefits.
Interested persons should submit an application with resume to:

Mary Jane Gordon
Manager, Library Technical Services
OCLC Canada, Inc.
1680 Ellice Avenue, Unit 2
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Z2
Tel: 204-927-2707
Fax: 204-927-2700
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