FYI. Vacancy at IRRI LIbrary ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: lourdes david <[email protected]> Date: Sat, Mar 6, 2010 at 1:21 AM Subject: Fwd: job vacancy @ irri library To: "Lourdes T. David" <[email protected]>
--- On *Thu, 3/4/10, [email protected] <[email protected]>* wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: job vacancy @ irri library To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Date: Thursday, 4 March, 2010, 10:55 AM ----- Forwarded message from [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]>----- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:26:21 +0800 From: Aisa Atienza <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> > Reply-To: Aisa Atienza <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> > Subject: Fwd: job vacancy @ irri library To: [email protected] <http://mc/[email protected]> hi ma'am lou, kumusta na po? may vacancy po dito for collection & development librarian. baka po may kakilala ulit kayo. best regards, aise http://beta.irri.org/hrs/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=105&task=view&id=266 Senior Librarian - Collection & Development *Job Status* Sourcing *Reference* RAS-2009-91-MR *Job Type* National contract *Date Posted* Tuesday, 02 March 2010 *Apply By* Mar 16 2010 * Location* Philippines (Los Baños) *Basic Purpose* To plan, manage, and coordinate the strengthening and development of the Library’s technical resources by carefully searching, evaluating, selecting, and acquiring print, non-print, and electronic resources. He/She will also manage the Readers’ Services (Circulation) Section by planning and coordinating activities involving loans, recalls, renewals, reminders, holds, and interlibrary loans. Major responsibilities A. Collections Development • To plan and manage operations related to the selection, evaluation, and acquisition of technical information sources on rice and related subjects in agriculture; to monitor the acquisitions budget (expenditures/encumbrances) to ensure that funds are being expended appropriately; to act as the Library’s business manager/negotiator for subscriptions and purchasing deals; to review and evaluate publishers' license agreements; to develop a comprehensive collection of rice dissertations from all over the world; to keep up-to-date on new acquisitions technologies; to manage the procurement of books and other forms of materials requested; to take charge of acquisition of office supplies, equipment, and furniture from local and foreign suppliers; to provide inputs for the collection development policy by suggesting revisions and adding keywords or subject headings in profiles for automatic alerting services; to liaise with Finance and Materials Management for payment and procurement-related matters. B. Readers’ Services • To direct and manage all operations concerned with provision of information services to clients (circulations, interlibrary loans, holds, photocopying, etc.); to direct a large volume of loan services and to set policies and procedures to ensure that all materials are returned undamaged and on time; to coordinate interlibrary loan and provide document delivery services for internal and external clients through conventional and electronic means; to render reference service and provide assistance to patrons; to give orientation lectures to new staff, scholars, and visitors for client awareness of library resources services; to interpret library policies, advise, and train clients on the intricacies of information searching and retrieval; to create alert profiles and to arrange for electronic alerting services and to handle administrative functions related to these. C. Database Management • To document and control accounts with publishers, aggregators, document delivery firms, etc., by accurate electronic record keeping, processing payments, and by committing funds when needed; to manage patron registration, create an active electronic file of patron records in the Circulation Module of the Millennium, and update the e-file of new and extended scholars, trainees, etc. for ready reference in checking loan privilege status; to facilitate user access to technical materials, such as books, journals, dissertations, special materials like microforms, maps, videocassettes, computer files, etc.; to oversee the documentation of transactions using latest applications available. D. Management • To manage all operations at the Readers’ Services Section by supervising the work of four library assistants; to assist the Chief Librarian in the establishment of new and review of existing exchange agreements to ensure they are balanced on a value for value basis; and to take charge of updating and controlling the exchange mailing list; to generate statistical/financial reports as required; to look after the needs of the General Reading Room in terms of physical arrangement, design of display areas, equipment, and services. E. Others • To train librarians of local and foreign institutions on all aspects of collection development by preparing training programs with hands-on activities; to perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the Librarian. *Requirements* * BLIS or BLS or Master’s degree in Library or Information Science; Holder of a Professional Librarian’s License * At least 3 years of experience in automated library acquisitions work; 1 year of experience in electronic acquisitions * Advanced knowledge of selection and electronic and conventional acquisitions procedures * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet searching * Good knowledge of the principles and practice of public administration * Good communication (oral and written) skills * Very good understanding of the scientific publishing world and knowledge of the main agricultural universities and libraries; * Familiarity with the Library of Congress Machine Readable Cataloguing (MARC) as well as the Library of Congress Classification Scheme * Knowledge of budget and fund management; reading knowledge of foreign languages is an advantage *How to Apply* Applications will be received until 16 March 2010 or until a suitable candidate is found. Please submit your application via email, including a comprehensive curriculum vitae, transcript of records, name and contact details of 3 referees to [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> . Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. JOIN US TO DELIVER RICE SCIENCE FOR A BETTER WORLD IRRI headquarters are located in Los Baños, 70 kilometers south of Manila, Philippines. IRRI’s most important asset is its workforce. We provide world-class facilities, highly competitive benefits, and a gender-sensitive environment. We strongly encourage women applicants. *Email Resume To* [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> *Company Information* Human Resource Services International Rice Research Institute Los Banos, Laguna Philippines, Philippine 4030 Website: http://www.irri.org ----- End forwarded message ----- -----Inline Attachment Follows----- hi ma'am lou, kumusta na po? may vacancy po dito for collection & development librarian. baka po may kakilala ulit kayo. best regards, aise http://beta.irri.org/hrs/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=105&task=view&id=266 Senior Librarian - Collection & Development *Job Status* Sourcing *Reference* RAS-2009-91-MR *Job Type* National contract *Date Posted* Tuesday, 02 March 2010 *Apply By* Mar 16 2010 *Location* Philippines (Los Baños) *Basic Purpose* To plan, manage, and coordinate the strengthening and development of the Library’s technical resources by carefully searching, evaluating, selecting, and acquiring print, non-print, and electronic resources. He/She will also manage the Readers’ Services (Circulation) Section by planning and coordinating activities involving loans, recalls, renewals, reminders, holds, and interlibrary loans. Major responsibilities A. Collections Development • To plan and manage operations related to the selection, evaluation, and acquisition of technical information sources on rice and related subjects in agriculture; to monitor the acquisitions budget (expenditures/encumbrances) to ensure that funds are being expended appropriately; to act as the Library’s business manager/negotiator for subscriptions and purchasing deals; to review and evaluate publishers' license agreements; to develop a comprehensive collection of rice dissertations from all over the world; to keep up-to-date on new acquisitions technologies; to manage the procurement of books and other forms of materials requested; to take charge of acquisition of office supplies, equipment, and furniture from local and foreign suppliers; to provide inputs for the collection development policy by suggesting revisions and adding keywords or subject headings in profiles for automatic alerting services; to liaise with Finance and Materials Management for payment and procurement-related matters. B. Readers’ Services • To direct and manage all operations concerned with provision of information services to clients (circulations, interlibrary loans, holds, photocopying, etc.); to direct a large volume of loan services and to set policies and procedures to ensure that all materials are returned undamaged and on time; to coordinate interlibrary loan and provide document delivery services for internal and external clients through conventional and electronic means; to render reference service and provide assistance to patrons; to give orientation lectures to new staff, scholars, and visitors for client awareness of library resources services; to interpret library policies, advise, and train clients on the intricacies of information searching and retrieval; to create alert profiles and to arrange for electronic alerting services and to handle administrative functions related to these. C. Database Management • To document and control accounts with publishers, aggregators, document delivery firms, etc., by accurate electronic record keeping, processing payments, and by committing funds when needed; to manage patron registration, create an active electronic file of patron records in the Circulation Module of the Millennium, and update the e-file of new and extended scholars, trainees, etc. for ready reference in checking loan privilege status; to facilitate user access to technical materials, such as books, journals, dissertations, special materials like microforms, maps, videocassettes, computer files, etc.; to oversee the documentation of transactions using latest applications available. D. Management • To manage all operations at the Readers’ Services Section by supervising the work of four library assistants; to assist the Chief Librarian in the establishment of new and review of existing exchange agreements to ensure they are balanced on a value for value basis; and to take charge of updating and controlling the exchange mailing list; to generate statistical/financial reports as required; to look after the needs of the General Reading Room in terms of physical arrangement, design of display areas, equipment, and services. E. Others • To train librarians of local and foreign institutions on all aspects of collection development by preparing training programs with hands-on activities; to perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the Librarian. *Requirements* * BLIS or BLS or Master’s degree in Library or Information Science; Holder of a Professional Librarian’s License * At least 3 years of experience in automated library acquisitions work; 1 year of experience in electronic acquisitions * Advanced knowledge of selection and electronic and conventional acquisitions procedures * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet searching * Good knowledge of the principles and practice of public administration * Good communication (oral and written) skills * Very good understanding of the scientific publishing world and knowledge of the main agricultural universities and libraries; * Familiarity with the Library of Congress Machine Readable Cataloguing (MARC) as well as the Library of Congress Classification Scheme * Knowledge of budget and fund management; reading knowledge of foreign languages is an advantage *How to Apply* Applications will be received until 16 March 2010 or until a suitable candidate is found. Please submit your application via email, including a comprehensive curriculum vitae, transcript of records, name and contact details of 3 referees to [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]>. Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. JOIN US TO DELIVER RICE SCIENCE FOR A BETTER WORLD IRRI headquarters are located in Los Baños, 70 kilometers south of Manila, Philippines. IRRI’s most important asset is its workforce. We provide world-class facilities, highly competitive benefits, and a gender-sensitive environment. We strongly encourage women applicants. *Email Resume To* [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> *Company Information* Human Resource Services International Rice Research Institute Los Banos, Laguna Philippines, Philippine 4030 Website: http://www.irri.org ------------------------------ New Email addresses available on Yahoo! <http://sg.rd.yahoo.com/ph/mail/domainchoice/mail/signature/*http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/ph/> Get the Email name you've always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Filipino Librarians" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/filipinolibrarians?hl=en.
