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> THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
>
> Part-Time Assistant Librarian (Search Services)
>
> Grade AD 10 (starting salary: ?17,646 pro-rata per annum).
> 21 hours per week (3 days); Tuesday-Friday negotiable.
>
>
> The Royal Society of Medicine Library is one of the largest biomedical
> postgraduate libraries in Europe. We have over 500,000 volumes, subscribe
> to 2,000 current journal titles and have a staff of over 30. Many of our
> services are provided remotely by post, fax and e-mail.
>
> An opportunity exists for a flexible and enthusiastic qualified librarian
> to join our Search Services team on a part-time basis. Your main duties
> will be carrying out literature searches using printed and online
> resources, as well as contributing to user education activities (e.g.
> one-to-one CD-ROM database tutorials, conducting library tours). You will
> also contribute to Enquiry Desk duties (at least one half day per week),
> evenings (from 5.30pm to 8.45pm; once per month) and Saturdays (from
> 9.45am to 5.15pm; every 5-6 weeks). Time off in lieu will be given during
> the week for evening and Saturday duties worked. This post does not offer
> working from home.
>
> Candidates will have:
> * A degree in Librarianship or Information Science (either at
> undergraduate or postgraduate level).
> * Experience of working in the biomedical information field,
> particularly dealing with enquiries and customers.
> * Knowledge and understanding of online literature searching,
> preferably with some experience of using Medline.
> * Excellent information retrieval and problem solving skills to the
> level of the post.
> * Knowledge and experience of using MeSH is desirable, as is
> familiarity with DataStar (our preferred choice) and Dialog command
> languages.
> * A high level of communication skills, both oral and written.
> * An ability to understand the need for, and to meet, deadlines.
> * An ability to work as part of a team.
> * Competence in using standard office software products, e.g. Word,
> Excel.
>
> The post offers excellent experience with training opportunities,
> including an approved training programme for candidates not yet Chartered.
>
>
> Benefits include 22 days annual leave, a non-contributory pension scheme,
> subsidised staff restaurant and an interest free season ticket loan. The
> Society operates a no smoking policy in all its environments.
>
> Applicants are requested to submit their CV and a covering letter with the
> names, addresses and fax numbers (if applicable) of two referees to:
> Natalie Ramsay, Administrative Assistant, Information Services, The Royal
> Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London W1M 8AE. Tel: 0207 290 3938.
> Fax: 0207 290 2976. E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
> Further details and a job description are also available from Natalie.
>
> Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11 August 1999
>
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