Durham University Library and Heritage Collections
Bibliographic Services Librarian
Grade 7: £30,122 - £35,938
In the interests of excellence in content provision, description, and access, we are seeking a Bibliographic Services Librarian, experienced in a wide range of bibliographic/technical services functions and in staff management. The role provides an excellent opportunity to build on existing experience of library work to develop a career in an academic library environment. Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, your responsibilities will include day-to-day management, forward-planning, and co-ordination of staff and workflows across Bibliographic Services operations (acquisitions, metadata, classification, processing, shelving), as well as administrative work relating to the University Library's electronic books collection, its customer-driven e-books acquisitions plan, and acquisitions approval plans. You will manage colleagues working in the Bibliographic Services 'home team', including currently four Grade 5 Co-ordinators and Supervisors as direct reportees.
Applicants should have a good general education to degree level, a professional qualification in information management or librarianship (or knowledge and experience to equal or exceed this), proven ability to manage and motivate a team of colleagues, a deep knowledge of current and emerging bibliographic services and standards, strong IT competence, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This is a substantive, full-time post. Further particulars and details of how to apply for this vacancy are available via: http://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/ <http://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/> . The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25th July; short-listing is scheduled to take place on 2nd August, with interviews on 16th August. Shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a presentation as part of the interview process. Application is by CV and covering letter. Please quote the reference number 1733 on all applications and correspondence. Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Christopher Skelton-Foord, Head of Collection Services on 0191 334 2934, email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
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Dr Christopher Skelton-Foord
Head of Collection Services
Durham University Library
Stockton Road
DURHAM DH1 3LY
UK
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2934
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: www.dur.ac.uk/library/
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