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UNIVERSITY OF LONDON LIBRARY Palaeography Project Assistant (CRA4) [Re-Advertisment] The RSLP funded Palaeography Project [web page:www.palaeography.ac.uk] is seeking an assistant to work on subject enhancement of computer catalogue records. The Palaeography Collection in the University of London Library covers all aspects of the study of Western Manuscripts from about 500 A.D. to the present, with particular emphasis on the period before 1500, and also archive administration. The work will concentrate on enhancing MARC records for works in the Palaeography Collection, assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings in the first instance, and also additional specialised subject terms. There is an in-house subject index, which may be helpful in this process. You will have had experience of on-line cataloguing, using UKMARC, AACR2, and LCSH. You should also have some knowledge of Western Manuscript Studies and of a European language other than English. French, German and/or Latin would be of particular value. This is a full-time, fixed-term 6-month superannuable appointment, although a part-time appointment over a longer period might be possible. Starting Salary based pro-rata in the range £16,072 - £18,268 (incl. L.A.) Interested? Further particulars from Tracey McDuff, Library Personnel Officer, University of London Library, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU on 020 7862 8444 quoting reference PPA11 (24hr dedicated recruitment line). CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2001 Interviews will be held mid-late February Previous Applicants need not re-apply Senate House operates a No Smoking Policy Pursuing Equal Opportunities and Excellence in Education Tracey McDuff, AssocIPD Library Personnel Officer, Room 403A, University of London Library, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU Tel: 020 7862 8411 Fax: 020 7862 8480 E-Mail: [log in to unmask]