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BRANDON UNIVERSITY

CATALOGUER
JOHN E. ROBBINS LIBRARY

Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education to over 3,000 full- and part-time students in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position as a cataloguer. We are seeking an innovative, dynamic professional, who is keen to work in a small academic library as an integral part of a team.

The successful candidate will perform original and complex cataloguing of all formats and in all languages; maintain the integrity and consistency of the cataloguing records; establish cataloguing policies and procedures, and serve on library and campus-wide committees.

This position requires a Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited school with cataloguing course work beyond the basic level; demonstrated knowledge of current cataloguing rules and standards, including AACR2 rev, LCSH, and MARC formats, and LC classification system; experience with an Integrated Library System; awareness of issues and trends in cataloguing; ability to take responsibility for problem identification, analysis and resolution; excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills; familiarity with Windows based software such as Microsoft Office, ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment and an interest in participating in professional activities. Cataloguing or related experience in an academic library preferred.

Rank and salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

Starting date: January 2, 2003 or upon availability of successful candidate.

Deadline: November 15, 2002 or when position is filled.

Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to:

Linda Burridge
University Librarian
John E. Robbins Library
Brandon University
270-18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada R7A 6A9

Ph: (204) 727-9688
Fx: (204) 571-8571

For more information visit: www.brandonu.ca

In accordance with Canadian Immigration Regulations, this advertisement is directed primarily to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Both women and men are encouraged to apply.