 |
 |
Sent on behalf of Dr Diana Leitch ([log in to unmask] Dear Colleagues, Please could you publicise this new temporary position of Bibliographical Assistant (East Asian Langauges) at the John Rylands University Library, The University of Manchester. Apologies for any cross posting. Best wishes, Diana M. Leitch Dr Diana M. Leitch, BSc, PhD, FRSC, Deputy University Librarian (Information Resources and Academic Support) and Associate Director of the John Rylands Library, The John Rylands University Library, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PP, United Kingdom Tel 00 44 161 275 3700/3737 Fax 00 44 161 275 3759 mobile 07768 560779 email [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER PARTICULARS OF APPOINTMENT THE JOHN RYLANDS UNIVERSITY LIBRARY BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ASSISTANT (East Asian Languages) Cataloguing and Book Processing Department Fixed term for 6 months Ref: ACS/437/06 The Library invites applications for the above post which is fixed term for 6 months. Salary from circa ?19,900 per annum, subject to skills and experience. Applications should be returned by 26 January 2006 with the names of two referees and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, marked "Confidential - Staff Application" and addressed to: The Staffing Secretary The John Rylands University Library The University of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PP Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, it is not possible for the University to acknowledge applications or to contact all unsuccessful applicants. If you have not been contacted by 26 February 2006, you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful. We would, however, like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The University of Manchester. WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE JOHN RYLANDS UNIVERSITY LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER The John Rylands University Library BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ASSISTANT (EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES) Cataloguing and Book Processing Department BACKGROUND The John Rylands University Library provides library and information services to the students and staff of The University of Manchester, which came into being on 1 October 2004, following the dissolution of the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST. It is one of the largest academic library services in the country catering for the needs of well over 32,000 students and researchers, as well as academic staff. The JRUL provides 4 million printed items, 1 million microfilms, over 25,000 electronic journals, 400,000 ebooks and a large number of databases to its members. Its Special Collections are among the greatest in the world. The Cataloguing Department, based in the Main Library, has around 20 FTE staff who are responsible for the cataloguing of all the Library's printed and audio-visual material onto the Talis Library Management System. The University is currently developing its courses in Chinese and East Asian studies and to support this development the Library is looking to appoint a Bibliographical Assistant to catalogue Chinese and East Asian materials. The post is based primarily in the Main Library, however all Library employees are required to work at any Library site, as necessary. All Library staff are required to wear an identity badge. Hours Hours of work are 35 per week (full time), worked during normal office hours, Monday to Friday (full details of the hours of work will be given on appointment). A flexible working hours scheme is available. The University of Manchester Job Description Job Title: Bibliographical Assistant (East Asian Languages) Responsible to: Head of Cataloguing & Book Processing Organisation Unit: Cataloguing & Book Processing Department Date: December 2005 Overall Purpose of the Role To catalogue the Library's Chinese language materials onto the Library's computer system. Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties To carry out original and copy cataloguing to AACR and MARC standards To search a range of external databases for bibliographic records. To carry out name authority work. To carry out subject analysis of items, assigning Dewey classification numbers or Library of Congress Subject Headings, as required. To carry out such other duties as may be required by the Head of the Department or the University Librarian. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience A relevant degree. Demonstrable proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin. The ability to work on one's own and as part of a team. Good verbal and written communication skills. A high level of personal organisation. The ability to concentrate on tasks and to pay attention to detail, while making good progress with the work in hand. Good keyboarding skills Desirable A postgraduate qualification in librarianship, or experience of working in a library, preferably in an academic institution. Knowledge of other East Asian languages, particularly Japanese. Ability to transliterate East Asian scripts into Roman script Knowledge of AACR2 and MARC or other cataloguing experience Comprehensive knowledge and experience of relevant processes and procedures and specialised software. Proven initiative and judgment to resolve daily problems Note This document is intended as a general guide to the duties of the post and conditions of service. It does not constitute a contract of employment between the University and the person appointed. The successful candidate will receive a full set of conditions of service on appointment. Ref ACS/437/06 THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER THE JOHN RYLANDS UNIVERSITY LIBRARY BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ASSISTANT (EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES) CATALOGUING AND BOOK PROCESSING DEPARTMENT REF ACS/437/06 Salary from circa ?19,900 per annum Fixed term for 6 months Applications are invited for the post of Bibliographical Assistant (East Asian Languages). The University is currently developing its courses in Chinese and East Asian studies and to support this the Library is looking to appoint a Bibliographical Assistant to catalogue Chinese and East Asian materials onto the Library's computer system. If appointed, you will carry out original and copy cataloguing to AACR and MARC standards, search a range of external databases for bibliographic records and carry out other related tasks, including classification. You must possess a relevant degree and be able to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin. You must also be able to work both on your own and as part of a team and possess good verbal and written communication skills as well as keyboarding ability. Good organisational skills and the ability to concentrate on tasks and to pay attention to detail are also requirements of the post. A postgraduate qualification in librarianship, or experience of working in a library, preferably in an academic institution is desirable as is a knowledge of other East Asian languages, particularly Japanese and an ability to transliterate East Asian scripts into Roman script. The post is fixed term for 6 months. Normal working hours are 35 per week. A flexi scheme is also available. Application forms and further details are available from The Staffing Secretary, The John Rylands University Library, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PP or email: [log in to unmask] . Closing date: 26 January 2006. The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community Mrs Jennifer M Curtis Head of Digital Programmes The John Rylands University Library phone: 0161 306 4935 The University of Manchester fax: 0161 273 7488 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PP