Applications are invited for the full‐time post of Library Assistant.
The candidate, ideally a graduate, should ideally possess the following:

• strong IT and organisational skills
• accuracy and attention to detail
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• a proven interest in library and information workability to work both independently and as part of a team
• experience of academic libraries

The library assistant will work as a member of a small team responsible for the following tasks:

• issue desk duties – issuing and return of books
• assisting users with queries
• ordering library materials
• shelving books
• general library maintenance and administrative work
• user education
• other duties as required.

Job description available from hbradley@allhallows.ie
Please apply, with CV, by Friday 18 May 2012 to:
hbradley@allhallows.ie
Interviews will be held the week commencing 28 May 2012

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.  VSO’s high-impact approach involves bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action, and change lives to make the world a fairer place for all.

VSO currently has two librarian roles in universities in Ethiopia (see below).  These roles are for between 12-24 months and they are volunteer placements. VSO ensure their volunteers are supported and the volunteer financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, medical and travel insurance cover, national insurance contributions, visas and work permits and guaranteed holidays.

Librarian, Mekelle, Ethiopia for 24 months

You’ll be based in the Ethiopian Institute of Technology at Mekelle University working in the institute library to develop and organise the institute’s library, the system and provide advice to staff and students. You will also develop international contacts with publishing companies. You’ll have a degree in library science and have experience as a librarian organising library systems and dealing with everyday library issues. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator and have a flexible and proactive attitude towards work.

(To apply for this role please quote Job ref: ETH0541/0005/0001).

Head of library reform, Bahir Dar, 24 months

You’ll be based in the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design working with the institute to build the capacity of the library staff and resources to support the students in the best possible way. This will involve developing a human resource and infrastructure plan, appointing and training new staff and supporting the modernisation of the systems including building an e-library. You will have a master in library sciences or a relevant field and significant experience working in libraries, preferably in a senior position. You will have knowledge of databases and e-libraries as well as staff training experience. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator and have a flexible and proactive attitude towards work.

(To apply for this role please quote Job ref: ETH0534/0001/0001).

Interested?
Apply online at www.vso.ie or email   james.obrien@vso.ie  for more information.