http://www.lisjobnet.com/jobs/jobs/The latest from LIS Job Net.Copyright (C) 5Brooklands is a General Further Education College with two campuses based in Weybridge, Surrey and Ashford, Middlesex. We pride ourselves on providing innovative and effective programmes for learners of all abilities and offer further and higher education in a wide range of academic and vocational disciplines to more than 5,000 students. We are seeking a qualified librarian to join our busy team and contribute to a developing Library service. The post involves a range of professional duties and has a particular area of responsibility. The post involves responsibility for the team of Library Assistants delivering front line counter services. A customer focused approach and a good knowledge of Library Management Systems will be required.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/451-a1015-0001-librarian-counter-services/Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:16:40 GMTYou are an energetic and self-motivated qualified librarian with extensive experience of managing ICT systems in a library environment, or an ICT graduate with library experience. Not only have you extensive knowledge of library processes and systems and performance management requirements, with associated software experience, but you will be able to develop and implement ICT initiatives and identify impact on the service. You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify needs and support staff across the service. The ability to document and record procedures and develop training materials is essential. Experience of Talis library management system, Business Objects Xi, SQL, HTML would be an advantage, as would professional chartership and knowledge of cataloguing processes. With your team members you will jointly manage, implement and support library systems and with senior managers develop and implement strategies for ICT across the service. Managing and identifying performance and reporting data is intrinsic to the post.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/450-abs7091-systems-support-libraries/Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:02:02 GMTThe Society is the premier Family History Research Library and Education Centre in the UK and currently offers the following job opportunity: HEAD OF LIBRARY SERVICES An enthusiastic qualified individual is required to head our specialist Library and Archive. We are a small team and this is a hands on role, which will include counter duties etc. The individual will preferably have experience to move forward our active digitisation project of the archive content. As well as managing staff there will be a volunteer team to lead and supervise. Up-to date IT skills will be essential for the role as is an excellent level of communication. Essential skills also needed are a Library or Archive qualification. Current knowledge of best practice in managing and caring for book collections and conservation in archives would be advantageous as would knowledge of Family History. This full-time role will include Saturday working. Salary scale: £24,000 - £30,000 pahttp://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/449-a1015-04-head-of-library-services/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:48:58 GMTDurham Cathedral’s historic collections are among the most extensive and finest in the country. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Head of Collections to take responsibility for the care of our collections in line with the Cathedral’s mission. We welcome applicants for a job share. The salary will be negotiated in line with experience and qualifications.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/448-a1015-head-of-collections/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:08:01 GMTProQuest is a world leader in the development of premium databases, providing access to more than 125 billion digital pages of scholarly information across a broad range of disciplines. It’s also a challenging and exciting place to work. We want to attract new and talented people into our organisation and have the following opportunity in our Cambridge office: ASSISTANT EDITOR, £ competitive plus bonus and benefits To assist principally the Editor of International Bibliography of Art (IBA) but also, as required, the Editors of British Humanities Index (BHI), Artbibliographies Modern (ABM) and Design and Applied Arts Index (DAAI) in the production of the Arts and Humanities databases. The successful candidate will have a degree in Humanities (preferably Art based), excellent written English and knowledge of at least one European language. In addition you will be organised and methodical; able to create an organised workflow and prioritise work to achieve production schedules and targets and confident in use of the internet, and Microsoft Office. Experience of proof-reading and an interest in a wide range of arts and humanities would be an advantage.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/447-a1015-00b-assistant-editor/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:42:30 GMTProQuest is a world leader in the development of premium databases, providing access to more than 125 billion digital pages of scholarly information across a broad range of disciplines. It’s also a challenging and exciting place to work. We want to attract new and talented people into our organisation and have the following opportunity in our Cambridge office: EDITOR, £ competitive plus bonus and benefits Responsible for the production of International Bibliography of Art (IBA) records in line with tight publication schedules. This includes selecting material from a variety of format for inclusion, classification, editorial tasks and managing freelancers. The successful candidate will have a degree in the History of Art, excellent written English and knowledge of at least one European language. In addition you will be organised and methodical; able to create an organised workflow and prioritise work to achieve production schedules and targets for multiple products and confident in use of the internet, and Microsoft Office. Experience of abstracting and indexing services and knowledge of and interest in the History of Art would be an advantage.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/446-a1015-00a-editor/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:36:16 GMTKing Abdulaziz Centre for Knowledge & Culture. IT WILL CAPTURE MILLIONS OF IMAGINATIONS. STARTING WITH YOURS. A unique and iconic institution. A hotbed of knowledge, learning and inspiration. A place to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s past and prepare for its future. The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Saudi Arabia is an initiative supported by Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom’s largest company. And when it opens in 2012, the breadth of the facilities will capture the imagination of millions around the world. But you could be in at the start. We need people to shape this groundbreaking project and enjoy a fantastic lifestyle in a Kingdom with extremely low taxation and living costs. Responsible for e-content in the library. Identifies, reviews, selects and purchases all required e-content. This includes e-books covering a wide range of subject areas – Fiction, Non Fiction, Textbooks and Reference works. A large number of databases will be provided for the general reader, students and researchers on diverse topics. Databases of periodicals and newspapers will also be provided. The research requirement for this position will be very heavy in the initial stages of identification, selection and purchasing of materials. In 2010, the initial stage will outline the plan and process, identify and select the most important subject areas. Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in computing, database management, information systems; - Three years’ experience working with e-content or database management; - English speaking.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/445-a1015-02e-electronic-information-specialist/Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:21:38 GMTKing Abdulaziz Centre for Knowledge & Culture. IT WILL CAPTURE MILLIONS OF IMAGINATIONS. STARTING WITH YOURS. A unique and iconic institution. A hotbed of knowledge, learning and inspiration. A place to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s past and prepare for its future. The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Saudi Arabia is an initiative supported by Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom’s largest company. And when it opens in 2012, the breadth of the facilities will capture the imagination of millions around the world. But you could be in at the start. We need people to shape this groundbreaking project and enjoy a fantastic lifestyle in a Kingdom with extremely low taxation and living costs. The Archivist will be required to Manage a team of employees including handling their recruitment and evaluation; Lead the processing team in the appraisal, arrangement, description, conservation, and cataloguing of the research and documentation of the archives; Oversee the care of the archival collection in all media; Oversee the digitization of archival text and images; Oversee public access to archival resources; Oversee the creation of archival exhibitions and public programs. Prior to the selection of additional archival staff the Archivist will also: Appraise, describe, conserve and catalogue research and documentation of the archives; Provide input into the development of plans, policies and procedures relevant to the archives; Ensure that the public will have access to all archival resources; with appropriate access controls in place. The ideal candidate should have the following criteria: • MA in archival studies, history or library science; public administration would be an asset; geography, linguistics, foreign language, sociology, archeology, comparative religions; • Archival training or experience in all archival media; • Knowledge of the techniques of selection, evaluation, preservation, restoration, digitization and exhibition or archival materials of all media; • Bilingual (Arabic/English).http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/444-a1015-02d-archivist/Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:13:26 GMTKing Abdulaziz Centre for Knowledge & Culture. IT WILL CAPTURE MILLIONS OF IMAGINATIONS. STARTING WITH YOURS. A unique and iconic institution. A hotbed of knowledge, learning and inspiration. A place to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s past and prepare for its future. The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Saudi Arabia is an initiative supported by Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom’s largest company. And when it opens in 2012, the breadth of the facilities will capture the imagination of millions around the world. But you could be in at the start. We need people to shape this groundbreaking project and enjoy a fantastic lifestyle in a Kingdom with extremely low taxation and living costs. As a Subject Acquisitions Specialist, you will: • Contribute as a member of a team to the effective management and operation of the Acquisition and Technical Services segment and ensure that the highest standards of operation are maintained. • Participate in the stock acquisition process and maintain records of material on order; and deal with emails regarding availability, substitution of alternatives, changes of editions, track shipping and receiving of materials. • Ensure accountability procedures are complied with and make claims for missing parts and short supply of items. • Perform quality control checks of all material received to determine processing specification are adhered to and barcodes, RFID tags, labels, jacketing and classification is of the required quality. • Input, update and maintain acquisition records in the Integrated Library Management System to ensure database integrity with the cataloguing module. The library has been building its collections and requires two designated Subject Acquisition Specialists (to cover both English and Arabic languages) to aid in the ongoing acquisition process. Currently, one Library champion is handling all library-related issues including the acquisition of English material. In the absence of an Arabic Acquisition Specialist, acquisitions of Arabic material have yet to start. The ideal candidates should have the following criteria: • An associate degree in Library Science/Information • 3 years’ experience in an academic or public library • The ability to speak, read and write fluently in English • Knowledge of Dewey Decimal Systemhttp://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/443-a1015-02c-subject-acquisition-specialists-1-x-arabic-speaking-1-x-english-speaking/Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:08:44 GMTKing Abdulaziz Centre for Knowledge & Culture. IT WILL CAPTURE MILLIONS OF IMAGINATIONS. STARTING WITH YOURS. A unique and iconic institution. A hotbed of knowledge, learning and inspiration. A place to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s past and prepare for its future. The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Saudi Arabia is an initiative supported by Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom’s largest company. And when it opens in 2012, the breadth of the facilities will capture the imagination of millions around the world. But you could be in at the start. We need people to shape this groundbreaking project and enjoy a fantastic lifestyle in a Kingdom with extremely low taxation and living costs. The Cataloguer Database Specialist classifies and catalogues library materials, using ILS cataloguing module, interface software, and local automated system and equipment to make acquired materials available to the public in a timely manner. You will ensure that the library database and catalogue is operational at opening and includes 50,000 stock items. Quality control of input is essential to facilitate retrieval of information at a later date. You will assist in local database management, including development and maintenance of local authority files and holdings and recommend procedural and workflow changes to achieve optimum material throughput. You will develop and maintain procedural manuals, instruct staff and volunteers in book processing requirements and bibliographic arrangement. The library has been building its collection thus it requires two designated Cataloguer Database Specialists (to cover both English and Arabic languages), to classify and catalogue its growing library hard-copy materials, for the record-keeping purpose and for the streamlining of future acquisitions. The ideal candidates should have the following criteria: • A Bachelor degree in Library & Information Science • Three years’ library experience • Working knowledge of cataloging principles including AACR2, Library of Congress subject headings, Dewey Decimal Classification and MARC formathttp://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/442-a1015-02b-cataloguer-database-specialist-1-x-arabic-speaking/Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:03:35 GMTKing Abdulaziz Centre for Knowledge & Culture. IT WILL CAPTURE MILLIONS OF IMAGINATIONS. STARTING WITH YOURS. A unique and iconic institution. A hotbed of knowledge, learning and inspiration. A place to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s past and prepare for its future. The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Saudi Arabia is an initiative supported by Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom’s largest company. And when it opens in 2012, the breadth of the facilities will capture the imagination of millions around the world. But you could be in at the start. We need people to shape this groundbreaking project and enjoy a fantastic lifestyle in a Kingdom with extremely low taxation and living costs. The Cataloguer Database Specialist classifies and catalogues library materials, using ILS cataloguing module, interface software, and local automated system and equipment to make acquired materials available to the public in a timely manner. You will ensure that the library database and catalogue is operational at opening and includes 50,000 stock items. Quality control of input is essential to facilitate retrieval of information at a later date. You will assist in local database management, including development and maintenance of local authority files and holdings and recommend procedural and workflow changes to achieve optimum material throughput. You will develop and maintain procedural manuals, instruct staff and volunteers in book processing requirements and bibliographic arrangement. The library has been building its collection thus it requires two designated Cataloguer Database Specialists (to cover both English and Arabic languages), to classify and catalogue its growing library hard-copy materials, for the record-keeping purpose and for the streamlining of future acquisitions. The ideal candidates should have the following criteria: • A Bachelor degree in Library & Information Science • Three years’ library experience • Working knowledge of cataloging principles including AACR2, Library of Congress subject headings, Dewey Decimal Classification and MARC formathttp://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/441-a1015-02a-cataloguer-database-specialist-1-x-english-speaking/Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:01:21 GMTThis post is being offered as a developmental role; either for a Faculty Librarian to start on Band 5 with the opportunity for promotion to Band 6 [subject to achieving satisfactory levels of skills], or for a Faculty Training Librarian with the necessary skills and experience to start on Band 6. As a Band 6 Faculty Training Librarian you will be required to provide a progressive, structured information skills training programme for the staff and students at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and for the staff of BEN [Birmingham East & North] PCT. As a Band 5 Faculty Librarian you will • join a team of three librarians • carry out literaturesearches • provide induction and 1-2-1 training sessions • have the opportunity to shadow the current Training librarian until sufficiently experienced and confidenthttp://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/440-a1014-07-band-5-faculty-librarian-band-6-faculty-training-librarian/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:07:54 GMTRequired for 27 September 2010 at this Beacon Sixth Form College TEMPORARY LEARNING RESOURCES MANAGER (maternity cover) 30 hours per week (Monday-Thursday), term time only plus a minimum of 5 days during the College holidays The successful candidate will manage the Library, its staff and services. Applicants should hold a professional library qualification. Salary £27383 per annum (pro rata) Actual Salary £18976 per annumhttp://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/439-a1014-06-temporary-learning-resources-manager-maternity-cover/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:01:00 GMTApplications are welcome from highly motivated individuals who can help us ensure a high-quality customer experience by taking day-to-day responsibility for the physical environment of the library; ensuring that there is a co-ordinated approach to the physical and virtual presentation of LIS services; and managing a team of library attendants. Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have a postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information studies, or membership of an appropriate professional body. You will have substantial experience of working in an academic library and be highly customer focused, with an understanding of the principles of presenting a service and of managing and motivating staff. Other skills will include flexibility, adaptability, the ability to work as part of a team and independently, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/438-a1014-05-public-services-co-ordinator-customer-experience/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:53:45 GMTYou will be responsible for organising, cataloguing, classifying and promoting the special collections and archives in the Book Library. Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a postgraduate qualification in librarianship or equivalent, you will have experience of cataloguing and classification to AACR2 and MARC standards and of working with special collections and/or rare and antiquarian books. You will work one late evening (until 7.00pm) each week during term time and have excellent IT, communication and interpersonal skills. Reading knowledge of at least one modern European language and a background or demonstrable interest in the academic study of art history are essential. Experience of user education and staffing an issue/enquiries point would be useful.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/437-a1014-04-special-collections-librarian/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:49:06 GMTBirkbeck is a world class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education. Library Senior Assistant Librarian: Repository and Digital Media Management Permanent, full-time position Ref: 10414 Applications are invited for an exciting new post, responsible for our institutional repository of research publications and for digital media management for visual images, learning objects, and other media content. The post holder will take a central role in the Library’s contribution towards the College’s preparations for the Research Excellence Framework (REF). This demanding role requires excellent IT skills, a good understanding of the workflows and processes required in the management of digital material, and the ability to convey technical concepts to colleagues and the academic community in a clear and understandable way. You will need experience of working with at least one type of online repository or a media content management system. Applicants should have the ability to manage staff, have previous experience of working in an academic library, and possess excellent customer care skills as this post also forms part of the Library Help Desk Team. Salary: Grade 7: starting salary £33,669 (includes £2,922 London Allowance) followed by five annual increments to £38,568 per annum.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/436-a1014-03-senior-assistant-librarian-repository-and-digital-media-management/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:40:11 GMTAssistant Librarians Ref: 10/101438 Iinformation Services Two posts are available 20 hours per week. Post 1 (Medicine and Healthcare Library) and Post 2 (Social Sciences, Education and Law)http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/435-a1014-02b-assistant-librarian-social-sciences-education-and-law/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:32:58 GMTAssistant Librarians Ref: 10/101438 Iinformation Sservices Two posts are available 20 hours per week. Post 1 (Medicine and Healthcare Library) and Post 2 (Social Ssciences, Education and Law)http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/434-a1014-02a-library-assistant-medicine-and-healthcare-library/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:30:12 GMTWe are looking for an enthusiastic Library Assistant to join our team of nine running this busy law library serving barristers and bar students. The job involves a wide variety of tasks including enquiry work, providing a document supply service, assisting with online serials work, binding preparation and loose-leaf filing. Previous library experience, effective communication skills, ability to work under pressure and flexibility are all vital. Knowledge of legal materials and web resources, and an interest in legal matters would be advantageous.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/433-a1014-01-library-assistant/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:19:51 GMTBased at Marsh Farm Library, we require an enthusiastic and confident children’s librarian with a librarianship degree or equivalent qualification, along with an ECDL or equivalent IT qualification or equivalent experience. This is an exciting time as the public library is moving to new premises within the high school to become a joint use facility for the use of both the school and community. Duties include providing a range of activities for children and families, ensuring good stock standards, promoting services and developing links within the community. You will possess good communication and customer care skills with the ability to relate to children of all ages, and you will be expected to organise and run reading related activities for children and families. You will work one late evening a week, alternate Saturdays and one in eight Sundays. You may also occasionally be asked to work outside normal working hours to participate in promotional work within the community.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/432-a1014-09-community-librarian/Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:04:26 GMTSedgehill is a large secondary school with some 1700 students including a 6th form. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic candidate with an appropriate librarianship qualification to further develop our well used Learning Resources Centre (LRC). You will manage all aspects of the LRC, developing policies and practices to ensure that it supports the aims and ethos of our school. You will take an active role in developing a reading culture within the school and implement strategies to support the curriculum and the diverse needs of our users. You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to relate well to young inner city students. You will be self-motivated, with an awareness of current national and local priorities, of ICT and its role in the LRC. You will also have experience of managing and motivating staff, coordinating their work and identifying targets to meet service delivery. All appointments are subject to an enhanced CRB check.http://www.lisjobnet.com/job-ads/410-a1012-20-librarian-full-time/Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:56:36 GMT