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Peterhouse

SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN/ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Peterhouse, the oldest of the Cambridge Colleges, intends to appoint a Systems Librarian, initially to manage the introduction of library automation in the undergraduate working library (the Ward Library), which houses more than 40,000 volumes. The post-holder will begin the retrospective cataloguing of the collection and help with the general running of the Library. This is a one-year appointment in the first instance, starting in September 2000. The post will be reviewed in the course of 2001; however, the expectation is that, subject to satisfactory performance, the Systems Librarian will take over from the present Assistant Librarian when she retires in June 2001. As Assistant Librarian, the post-holder would be responsible for the complete day to day running of the Library, under the supervision of a Fellow Librarian. A full-time cataloguer will be appointed at that stage to complete the introduction of automation. Junior Members of the College are also employed for invigilation and other routine tasks.

Applicants should have a degree or postgraduate qualification in Librarianship or Information Studies with a minimum of three years' experience in an automated academic, or comparable, library. They should demonstrate hands-on knowledge of library technology, and be familiar with AACR2 and MARC cataloguing standards. Good organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to playing a part in the educational life of the College community are essential. The salary will be £16,286 - £19,869 (equivalent to Assistant Library Officer scale). The starting point will be according to age and experience.

Further details may be obtained from Mr M. S. Golding, Ward Librarian, Peterhouse, Cambridge, CB2 1RD. Applications should be submitted by Friday, 7 July 2000. Interviews will be held at the beginning of August.


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Cambridge University Reporter, 14 June 2000
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