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 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.