ICMR – Recruitment For Library and Information Science – New Delhi

ICMR – Recruitment For Library and
Information Science – New Delhi

4 Vacancies at ICMR with pay Rs.11,500/- per month

For Library and Information Science Levels.
Apply Before 3rd October,2015

Name of the Government Organization: Indian Council
of Medical Research

ICMR invites applications for the following posts:

Job Designation: Library and Information Science

Number of Vacancy: 04 (Four)

Stipend: Rs.11,500/- per month

Educational Qualification:
At least 2nd class Bachelor’s degree in Science (50%)
and BLISc or MLISc from a recognized University.

Place of Work: New Delhi

How To Apply For Opening:
Applications on plain paper giving details like
Name,Date of Birth,Address etc., may be sent to
Dr.V.K.Srivastava,ICMR,V.Ramalingaswami
Bhawan,Ansari Nagar,New Delhi-110029 within 21 days
from the date of publication of this advertisement in
the Employment News.

Last Date To Apply: 3rd October,2015

Contact Address: ICMR,V.Ramalingaswami
Bhawan,Ansari Nagar,New Delhi-110029

Advertisement Details: Employment News (12 – 18 September)

Scientific Assistant: SahaInstitute of Nuclear Physics , Kolkata, West Bengal

Library Scientific Assistant - ' B '
No. of Post: 01 ( ST)
Educational Qualification : ( i ) Experience in
automation, development and maintenance of
library databases / webpage etc . ( ii ) Working
experience in research / academic libraries.
Pay Scale : Rs . 9300- 34800 + Grade Pay Rs . 4, 200/-
Age: Below 32 years ( Relaxations as per norms)
Last date of A pplication : 30 . 09 . 2015

For more detail follow Links:
www.saha.ac.in

http://www.saha.ac.in/web/job-opportunities

http://www.saha.ac.in/web/portal/applications/vacancy/file/Technical%20Recruitment_backlog%20vacancies_2015_v1.pdf

Assistant Librarian: Balliol College, Oxford, UK

Assistant Librarian

Employer:	Balliol College, Oxford
Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£26,527-£34,565 per annum
Published Date:	23 Sep 2015
Status:	Permanent, full-time
Ref:	BAL2309

Job Description

Balliol College is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional librarian to join the team responsible for maintaining the intellectual hub of the College – its Library.

Balliol College is one of the largest and longest established colleges in the University of Oxford. It exists to advance education at both undergraduate and graduate levels, to facilitate and to encourage scholarship and research at the very highest levels, and to promote excellence in learning.

The Library supports the College’s aims by delivering 24-hour access to the resources and working environment to support undergraduate and postgraduate study and collecting, preserving and promoting the College’s intellectual heritage, at Balliol’s two library sites and online.

More information: http://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/

The Assistant Librarian plays a pivotal role in Balliol’s library service, deputising for the Librarian in all areas of the Library’s running and leading in collections development and reader services. 

Collection development: Lead on new stock selection, acquisition and assessment of stock for disposal. Help process new stock and maintain the condition of existing stock.

Cataloguing: on the ALEPH system using AACR2 and RDA.

Circulation: Manage circulation, including operation of the Aleph circulation module and D-Tech self-service borrowing system. Support the Early Career Librarian in administering overdue reports and charges, monitoring the security system, stock reshelving and tidying.

Reader services: Work with colleagues to organise reader inductions and information literacy training, and maintain the Library’s current awareness service through signage, the Library website, Facebook and other media as appropriate; ensure that Library rules are observed and the reading room facilities function smoothly; contribute to staffing the enquiry desk and answering remote enquiries.

The Assistant Librarian will also: 

Deputise for the Librarian in all areas of Library management including budget, buildings and staff management.

Be involved in the curation of Balliol’s historic collections of early-printed books, manuscripts and personal papers including cataloguing, reader enquiries and invigilation, collections promotion, exhibitions and events.
Contribute ideas to improve the Library service.
Attend professional meetings and training.
Take on any other duties as agreed with the Librarian.

Essential

• A good first degree, and a postgraduate diploma or Masters in Library and Information studies, or significant experience in a similar library environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a small team
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• High level of information and computer literacy, including proficiency with catalogues, library management systems, word processing, email and spreadsheets
• Ability to solve problems and take a creative approach to work

Desirable

• Experience of working in an academic library
• Experience of any of the principal responsibilities of the post

Contact

For further details on the post and to apply, click on the apply button below.

The closing date is Friday 16 October

Digital Content Officer: Southwark, London

Digital Content Officer

Employer:	Southwark Council
Location:	Southwark
Salary:	£27,879 - £33,579
Published Date:	22 Sep 2015
Status:	Permanent, full time
Ref:	SC01362

Job Description

At Southwark Council, we are not just restructuring our Libraries and Heritage services, we are transforming them. The council is investing in an ongoing modernisation programme, opening new libraries and completing major refurbishments. We are improving access to the service for the whole community. All of our libraries have free internet, an excellent range of stock and weekly programmes of activities and events.

We are refocusing the Heritage service in preparation for its move into the rebuilt Walworth Town Hall. This will provide new accommodation for the Cuming Museum, the Heritage collections, the Registrars service, a new library and civic space all under one roof.

The transformation of Libraries and Heritage is intended to ensure that even more people can benefit from the council’s Fairer Future for All policy. We are looking for people with creativity, vision, experience and commitment and who will be able to play a part in transforming our services to meet the needs of our diverse and rapidly changing community.

Digital Content Officer

£27,879 - £33,579

As part of the ongoing modernisation of the Libraries and Heritage service, we are looking for an experienced and creative person to establish and develop our digital presence. You will be an excellent communicator, able to develop new and innovative content and a positive profile on social media. Our key aim is to bring our services and unique collections to the widest possible audience including Southwark’s own very diverse community.

• You will be responsible for all stages of designing, writing and publishing content using all digital channels.
• You will have an in depth knowledge of current best practice and emerging trends including the role of digital services in local government.
• You will develop access to our heritage collections using museum and archive collection management systems and industry standard applications.
• You will work with partner organisations to coordinate online information for Libraries and Heritage to promote specific events that showcase our collections.
• You will be highly proficient in the use of IT with experience of working in digital media and in designing and creating content on the web.
• You will have managed complex projects and have delivered them on time and within an agreed budget.

Contact

To find out more and apply, please visit the website via the APPLY button below.

Closing date: 11 October 2015.

Interviews and Assessments: Week commencing 26 October 2015.

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