Oxford University Library Services
Bodleian Library
Technical Services Department
Principal Library Assistant (1 year maternity cover)
Clerical & Library Staff Grade 5 - Salary £18,015 - £21,469
Temporary Principal Library Assistant position available in Catalogue
Management in the Bodleian Library. The post-holder will work in the small
team responsible for maintaining the consistency and accuracy of the data
in the Oxford union catalogue (OLIS). This involves error correction and
review, with work concentrated primarily on the correction of bibliographic
records for periodicals and multi-volume works.
Previous experience of automated cataloguing (preferably periodicals), and
a sound knowledge of AACR2/MARC are considered essential. Knowledge of
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), and a working knowledge of at
least one modern European language would be useful, as would the ability to
work conscientiously and independently without constant supervision.
Further particulars and an application form may be obtained from the
University website at www.ox.ac.uk/jobs/ or from the OULS Personnel
Section, Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG, telephone 01865
287140, fax 01865 277193, e-mail [log in to unmask] Please
quote our reference number BL4012. The closing date for applications is
Friday 26th March 2004.
Andrea Harling
Personnel Administrator
Oxford University Library Services
01865 287140
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