Senior Library Assistant - English Cataloguing (maternity cover)

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY<br><br>We are seeking a Senior Library Assistant (maternity cover) to join the Bodleian Libraries&#8217; English Cataloguing team. This team is based within the Resource Description section of Collections and Resource Description, and is responsible for creating high-quality online catalogue records for the English language intake.<br><br>In addition to cataloguing complex material, you will assist the English Cataloguing Team Leader in supervising the workflows and throughput. You will also supervise the &#8220;Virtual Book Display&#8221;, assist with projects and respond to queries from library staff.<br><br>You will have experience of cataloguing in an online environment using the AACR2, RDA and MARC21 standards and applying Library of Congress Subject Headings. Experience of supervising staff is important, along with demonstrable time management skills. You will demonstrate a flexible and pro-active approach to work, and possess the ability to work independently and accurately under pressure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small team environment are essential, and you must be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is necessary. The post also requires the physical ability to move books using trolleys and other aids.<br><br>This post is full-time and fixed-term for 11 months.<br><br>You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the further particulars, and explain how you meet each one. CVs will not form part of the selection process.<br><br>Applications must be made online and received before 12.00 midday on Friday 23 May 2014 to be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 11 June 2014. </div>