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Subject: Recruitment Advertising
FACULTY OF ADVOCATES - Edinburgh
Fixed Term Contract - 01 April 2008 - 31 March 2009 Rare Books Cataloguer -
Ref 08/16
Salary: £23,764 per annum
Grade: 3a
The Faculty of Advocates is one of Scotland's most ancient and prestigious
organisations with a membership of about 460 practising Advocates. The
Advocates Library was inaugurated in 1689 and, in addition to providing
library and information services to the Scottish Bar, is the statutory
deposit library for law publications in Scotland, working closely with the
National Library of Scotland. The library operates the Voyager Library
Management System. As a result of the secondment of the present incumbent
the following vacancy has arisen:
The post of Rare Books Cataloguer, reports to the Librarian: Bibliographic
Services and is accountable for cataloguing and classifying the pre-1801
material owned by the Advocates Library, together with associated
bibliographic activities.
Key responsibilities include supporting the Librarian: Bibliographic
Services in matters relating to the pre-1801 collection, assisting with
enquiries for Rare Books and promote collections by means of exhibitions and
presentations.
Consequently, the successful candidate will need a degree or post-graduate
qualification in library and information studies together with cataloguing
experience. As indicative guidance, a minimum of 2 years experience is
desirable but applicants may have less years experience providing they
possess the necessary skills to perform the role. Experience in the
cataloguing and classification of pre-1801 material, especially law- related
material, would be advantageous. A good working knowledge of Latin is
essential; in addition, a working knowledge of other European Languages is
desirable.
For further information and an application form, please telephone 0131 260
5669 (24 hour voice mail) quoting ref 08/16, or e-mail
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Closing date: Friday 21 March 2008 (12 noon).
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FACULTY OF ADVOCATES - Edinburgh
Fixed Term Contract (Linked to a period of Maternity Leave)
01 April 2008 - 31 March 2009
Assistant Librarian General Services- Ref 08/17
Salary: £23,072 per annum
Grade: 3a
The Faculty of Advocates is one of Scotland's most ancient and prestigious
organisations with a membership of about 460 practising Advocates. The
Advocates Library was inaugurated in 1689 and, in addition to providing
library and information services to the Scottish Bar, is the statutory
deposit library for law publications in Scotland, working closely with the
National Library of Scotland. The library operates the Voyager Library
Management System.
The post of Assistant Librarian - General Services, reports to the Senior
Librarian and is accountable for the management of the Court papers division
of the Advocates Library and the co-ordination of all Library IT matters.
Other key responsibilities include deputising for the Librarian: Reader
Services in their absence, supervising Library Assistants assigned to the
division, advising the Senior Librarian on budgetary requirements and
expenditure for General Services and maintaining policy guidelines, work
manuals and user guides for General Services.
Consequently, the successful candidate will need a degree or post-graduate
qualification in library studies. As indicative guidance, 2 years Library
experience is desirable; however the post holder may have fewer years
experience, provided they possess the necessary experience to perform the
role. Knowledge and understanding of information technology and related
skills, in a library context are essential.
For further information and an application form, please telephone 0131 260
5669 (24 hour voice mail) quoting ref 08/17, or e-mail
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Closing date: Completed application forms: Friday 21 March 2008 (12 noon)
Mandy Colquhoun
Human Resources Officer
Faculty of Advocates/Faculty Services Limited
MacKenzie Building
Old Assembly Close, 172 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QX
Tel - 0131 260 5780
Fax 0131 260 5632
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DX: 549302 EDINBURGH 36
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