Librarian in Iraq

They are looking for a cataloging librarian in Kurdistan. While I think it's admirable and useful to create a new independent public university in Iraq as part of reconstruction efforts, I certainly don't want to work there! No way! Here is the job description:

The University of Kurdistan Hawler (UKH) is a new independent public university in the city of Erbil in the Federal Region of Kurdistan in Iraq, funded by the Kurdistan Regional Government. The UKH was established to play a leading role in the reform and modernization of higher education and in the reconstruction and development of a vibrant civil society and culture in Kurdistan. The University aims to build a world-class school with an international orientation. It offers B.A., B.Sc., M.A., M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Economics and Finance, Business and Management, Politics and International Relations, Sociology, Information Technology, Modern History and Petroleum Technology. It also houses a number of research centres organized and led by specialist staff in the University. The language of teaching and research is English.

We are looking for a Cataloguing Librarian to join the Library team, with expert knowledge of cataloguing systems, several years’ experience of work in academic libraries, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as managing a section. The successful candidate will be an expert user of all modules of the library's automated system, and of the OCLC cataloguing utility. You will be expected to perform full original cataloguing of books and materials using MARC format, LC subject headings, etc., to prepare cataloguing data for input, and to assign codes and tags accurately. You will also be responsible for ensuring that staff are appropriately trained and informed, and for supervising and reviewing cataloguing done by subordinates. You will work with departmental colleagues, Acquisitions/Serials, and Public Services areas so that materials flow smoothly and rapidly through the system to the shelves, and you will prepare and provide statistical and other reports to the library administration. You will have energy, ideas, and enthusiasm for the development and maintenance of the new library.

The appointment will be for two years in the first instance, renewable by mutual agreement, starting in September 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter. Our international faculty members are offered excellent remuneration (tax-free), free accommodation and other benefits.