EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR:

PROJECT LEADER

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/COORDINATOR

CATALOGUERS

As we continue to grow and expand our services, DSS has immediate openings for energetic and experienced individuals at our Oakville head office (QEW and Dorval Drive). These are full-time, on-site positions at our Oakville location only. The successful candidate(s) will have the following experience and qualifications:

• minimum of 5 years' experience performing both derived and original cataloguing for both book and non-book materials; experience in a variety of cataloguing environments an asset; experience in an automated environment essential.
• expert knowledge of USMARC/MARC21 format, ISBD and AACR2R standards; high comfort level with the application of Dewey classification (both DDC21 and DDC Abridged 13), Library of Congress, Sears and RVM subject headings.
• knowledge of one or more languages other than English a definite asset; reading knowledge of French, at the very least, is desirable; knowledge of non-Western European languages is of interest.
• well-developed analytical skills and intellectual curiosity in a variety of subject areas.
• ability to follow detailed and various project procedures.
• able to adapt to and thrive in a project-oriented, customer-specific production environment.
• excellent keyboarding skills (alpha-numeric, min. 45 wpm) essential.

The Project Leader position requires additionally:

• cataloguing and/or retrospective conversion project management experience
• training and supervisory experience of both small and large teams
• assuming responsibility for project throughputs and deadlines, including quality control

The Production Supervisor/Coordinator position requires additionally:

• proven ability of managing multiple projects, including both cataloguing and processingcomponents, in a demanding, detail-oriented, customer-driven production environment
• assuming responsibility for the timely and efficient operation of production departmentsfor all projects

If you welcome the challenge of working on, supervising, or managing a variety of projects for a diverse and international library clientelle, DSS offers unparalleled opportunities in the industry for skills and career development.

Interested parties should respond by sending their CV, including a clear statement of availability and salary requirements, via email to dss@duncansystems.com or by fax to 905-338-1847.