Ruthlessness and irascibility are desirable traits. Must have no sentimental attachments to books or history. Indifference to the legal information needs of judges, lawyers, and the public at large a plus. The Cancellations Librarian will write and implement a new Collection Destruction policy. It is imperative that the unorganized destruction of the recent past be replaced with systematic destruction procedures as we move into the 21st century.
Salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and amounts cancelled.
Excellent benefits package includes psychiatric counselling and outplacement when the library is destroyed. Dear Mr. Stephens, I wanted to get my application off to you the instant I saw the notice of the fantastic opportunity you are offering a person of my particular skills. First let me point out that I consider this field a calling rooted deep in my blood. One of my ancestors was the Papyrous Cataloguer at the Library at Alexandria. Another sorted books for Savanarola.