The RDS Library has approximately 100,000 books and approximately 100,000 serials in 1,500 titles. We are seeking a qualified Librarian to join the cataloguing team in cataloguing various items such as monographs, journals and images. Reporting to the Foundation Director, main responsibilities include:
- Creating original catalogue records for uncatalogued and new items and checking items already catalogued;
- Adding Library of Congress Subject Headings to all records;
- Assisting in the administration of the Cataloguing Procedures Manual;
- Involvement in RDS events as directed by the Foundation Director such as the Annual Dublin Horse Show.
The ideal candidate will be an organised, adaptable, proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a close knit team but has the proven ability to work independently. The individual will have excellent attention to detail and proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office.
At least two years full-time cataloguing experience using Marc 21, AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings and the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme, supported by a third level Library qualification. The candidate will have experience using a computerised library system and databases such as Filemaker. For a full job description please click here. Remuneration package available upon request.
Closing date: Monday, 13th February 2012
Human Resources Department
RDS
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Phone: +353 (0)1 668 0866
Fax: +353 (0)1 660 4014
hr@rds.ie
