Durham University Library
Library Assistant, e-Resources Co-ordinator
Grade 5: £18,710 - £21,681
We are seeking a Library Assistant responsible for electronic resources administration in a busy, user-focused library. You will have a broad general education (minimum 3 'A' Levels or equivalent), an understanding of service quality and of the standards and technologies used to organise and link e-resources, good communication skills, and IT competence for a rapidly-changing environment.
Reporting to the Journals and Electronic Resources Librarian, you will co-ordinate work associated with the administration of the University Library's electronic resources, ensuring continuity of access, and providing help and guidance to Library staff and users. This will include supervising and supporting the e-resources work of Library Assistants and providing day-to-day support for staff across all sites. A matrix management approach is in operation and staff report to different managers for various aspects of their duties.
Further particulars and details of how to apply for this post are available at https://jobs.dur.ac.uk/.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15th September 2008; short-listing is scheduled to take place on 23rd September, with interviews on 1st October 2008. Please quote the reference number 2705 on all applications and correspondence. Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Christopher Skelton-Foord, Sub-Librarian, Collection Services on 0191 334 2934, email: [log in to unmask], or to Neil Davies, Journals and Electronic Resources Librarian on 0191 334 2944, email: [log in to unmask]
Summary information about the University Library is available at http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/about/background/; further information about the Library's services and collections is available via the Library web site at http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/.
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Dr Christopher Skelton-Foord
Sub-Librarian, Collection Services
Durham University Library
Stockton Road
DURHAM DH1 3LY
UK
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2934
Fax: +44 (0)191 334 2971
Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Web: www.dur.ac.uk/library/ <http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/>
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