Bibliographic Database Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and committed Chartered Librarian to manage Wiltshire’s bibliographic database from 1 April 2010.

The catalogue underpins the whole of the library management system, supporting not only enquiries but also the circulation, acquisitions and interlending functions. You will be expected to maintain the catalogue to the highest standard and actively seek ways to make improvements.

You should be a Chartered Librarian with extensive and up to date knowledge of cataloguing and classification. You should have a wide knowledge of current trends in cataloguing, including Resource Description and Access, and have an eye to future developments in the profession which could be of benefit to Wiltshire’s library users.

You will be joining a small team who are dedicated to supplying the books Wiltshire’s readers want as soon as they want them and which has steadily improved performance year on year. Ref: LHA10/01

Contact

For informal enquiries about this post, please contact David Moger, Stock Manager, on 01225 713716.

Our preferred method of application is online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/jobsandcareers 

If this is not possible application packs can be obtained by contacting the Recruitment Team, Human Resources, Wiltshire Council, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 8JN. Tel: 01225 713295 (24 hour answerphone) quoting the reference (LHA10/01).

Committed to equality of opportunity.All applicants will be selected on their merits.We promote flexible working patterns and will consider job sharing.

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