Dear all (with apologies for cross-posting),
Do you have a working knowledge of cutting-edge technology such as the facsimile machine, the tape-to-tape recorder and the Breville Sandwich Toaster?
Do you occasionally have doubts (unvoiced, of course) about the received wisdom of the chained library as a prime model of service provision?
Do you consider yourself to be au fait with hot “World Wide Web” developments and resources such as Archie, Infoseek Ultra and Usenet groups?
Are you a technological visionary who dreams of a day when our television sets could offer more than four channels and it might somehow be possible to watch
Top of the Pops on a day other than Thursday?
If so, you may need to rethink your professional awareness strategies… But if you’re already a Quantum Leap ahead of the game on this one, you may wish to consider the following
opportunity: (I’ve squished a few paragraphs together for the sake of space.)
Information Services Librarian (Systems), The
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible individual who will play an active role in the development of the Library and Surgical Information Services, in order to meet
the changing needs of our audiences. This is an exciting time to join our team as we work to reshape our service following a recent restructuring, providing you with an opportunity to have a real influence in what we do.
As Information Services Librarian (Systems), you will ensure that the systems vital for service delivery are maintained and developed to the highest possible standards. You will
be involved in day-to-day maintenance of our Library Management System, Link Resolver and
You will have a first degree or postgraduate qualification in Librarianship/Information Studies or recognised equivalent, and at least one year’s experience in information work,
preferably in a health setting. You will have hands-on experience of systems and/or database management, and have an aptitude and interest in how technology can be used to develop and improve library services. You will be someone who can work both independently
and collaboratively in a team context, and think and act innovatively. You can assimilate and share knowledge effectively, with an understanding of and enthusiasm for the web environment, and you will have the confidence to work and engage directly with different
groups of people.
This is a Band E post, £23,500 – £24,500 (full-time). The closing date is
Monday 1st November, and we’re planning to interview on
Tuesday 23rd November. Full details are available from
www.rcseng.ac.uk/about/working, and the advert will also be placed on
www.jobs.ac.uk.
Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested. If you’d like to ask any questions, feel free to get in touch with me – details below. Or send me a telegram.
Tom.
Tom Bishop |
Head of Library and Surgical Information Services
The Royal College
of Surgeons of
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