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Posted 18 October

Librarian
University of the South Pacific

Deadline: 18 November

POSITION INFORMATION   Position Number: FLI213    
Position Title: Librarian  (2 Positions)
Employee Class: Senior Staff   Grade: Band 2-Band 3   FTE: 1.0  
JOB POSTING LOCATION   Section: Library   Department: 2201-Library   Location: Fiji - Laucala Campus   Reports To: University Librarian   Supervised by: Deputy Librarian  
Posting Date: 10-08-2011   Closing Date: 11-18-2011

To find the announcement > http://www.usp.ac.fj  > prospective Staff > current opportunities       or
https://www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1318797520377

Nature and Scope:
The appointee will either be responsible for, or required to work as part of a team, in one or a combination of the following sections of the Library: the provision of library information services to meet the needs of on-campus and distance education students, staff and general users; the acquisition of library materials, gifts and exchange; assisting in the production of library publications and other products; training of staff; cataloguing and classification of library materials according to AACR2 and the Library of Congress Classification Scheme, LCR1 and MARC21 in an automated environment.  

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must have: a professional qualification in Library Information Studies recognized by an accrediting body such as the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA); relevant work experience in academic libraries; proven experience in the provision of library services to distance and on-campus students and library users; sound knowledge and familiarly with library technology and automated systems; working knowledge and experience in the use of AACR2, LC classification and subject headings, LCR1 and MARC21; be familiar with IT and the use of the Internet, CD-ROMS and online databases; excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work evening and weekend duties.

For appointment to the higher salary level (Band 3), applicants must have more than 10 years direct relevant experience.  

Skills:   Personal Qualities: Preference will be given to applicants with experience in training library personnel at the paraprofessional level; experience in dealing with library users in a multicultural environment; work experience in a developing country or understanding of life in developing countries and library management experience.  

Salary Range: F$48 388 - F$78 700  

Length of Contract: 3 years renewable  

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