Job: Head Librarian

5/20/14 – Job listing updated on TIE – still available

3/21/14 –  Head Librarian
Kodaikanal International School, Tamil Nadu, India

Kodakanal International School, in Tamil Nadu, India, is a leading international school in South India, with a distinguished history of service over 100 years. It is a residential, co-educational school for 500 students from K-12 located in the Palni hills, Tamil Nadu. KIS is accredited by MSA and offers the IB program and US high school diploma.

Sarah P’s comments:  This school claims to be rated the #1 international residential school in India.  Two factors for concern are: there are many positions for this school posted on TIE and there are no reviews on International School Reviews (though I did find one at Glassdoor: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Kodaikanal-International-School-Reviews-E519487.htm).  Still, for those who want to work in India, a chance to work at a school in a rural location could be an opportunity to see the best of India as the cities are, sadly, dirty and disease-ridden.

Job: Senior Librarian

3/20/14 – Senior Librarian

Application deadline:  3.21.14

The USP is one of two regional universities in the world and is the leading tertiary education provider and research facility in the South Pacific. With over 26,000 students around the Pacific region, we are supported by 12 Pacific Island Countries; Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.  The appointee will be responsible for the development, management and operations of the Alafua Campus Library located in Apia, Samoa. The appointee will be expected to implement customer and technical services to meet the information needs of the Alafua Campus.

Sarah P’s comments:  If you want to go to the South Pacific, this is probably the best place to work for.  However, what is with the four day application window?!  I dislike institutions that do this as it makes me  believe they already have a candidate mind.  However, on the off-chance that it is a posting error, submit your CV if you have the required qualifications.

News: How to Get Involved in IFLA Webinar

3/21/14 – How to Get Involved in IFLA Webinar

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) serves as the voice of libraries in the international community and hosts the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) each August.

If you are curious about IFLA, what it does, this 1 hour recorded webinar gives an overview of IFLA’s initiatives, highlights the programs and events of the upcoming WLIC in Lyon, France this summer, discusses opportunities to present at the WLIC in Cape Town, South Africa in 2015, and talks about volunteer opportunities as well as how to get nominated to serve on an IFLA Section Standing Committees.

Job: Electronic Resources Librarian

3/17/14 – Electronic Resources Librarian
Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Library and Learning Commons seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to lead, coordinate and support the collection and management of licensed electronic resources. Located in Abu Dhabi and reporting to the Associate Director of the Library and Learning Commons, the Electronic Resources Librarian serves as part of a collaborative team providing students, faculty and staff with access to materials in support of their research.

Sarah P’s comments:  One of the better institutions in the UAE.  This position is listed on IFLAjobs as well as Higherdjobs.com.

Job: Army Librarian

3/14/14 – Librarian (Army Installation Agency)
Kaiserslautern, Germany

Provides all members of the Military Community with reference/research using text and online searching principles, reader’s advisory/selective dissemination of information, circulation, programming and library instruction, marketing/public relations, interlibrary loans, and an up-to-date web presence. Performs technical services functions including acquisitions, procurement, cataloging/classification, physical processing, and accountability of materials. Supervises assigned staff. Assists chief librarian in overall management of the library.

Sarah P’s comments:  Apply now if interested!  This is a typical USAJobs ad where the open window is only three days.  I asked a friend who was a military librarian who advised it might mean there is a person already in line for the position but not necessarily.  He recommended creating a profile ahead of time and then when a position with a short application window pops up, you are read to apply ASAP.

Job: University Librarian

3/12/14 – University Librarian
Webster University, Cha-am, Thailand

The main role of the University Librarian involves facilitating and supporting learning by teaching information retrieval skills to students and staff within classrooms or virtual learning environments. Other scope of responsibility is in areas of operations, strategic planning and external relations relating to library.  This position is directly reporting to the Chair of Academic Directorate and is based in Cha-am.

Sarah P’s comments:  This position is with a branch of the US-based Webster University.  According to their website, Webster also has branches in Ghana, Switzerland, the Netherlands, London, Shanghai, and Austria however this is the first time I have seen a position listed.  FYI: Cha-am is 185 km south of Bangkok and currently has 500+ students enrolled.

Job: Reference Librarian

3/12/14 –  Reference Librarian
Nazarbayev University Library, Astana, Kazakhstan

Sarah P’s comments:  A fairly new university.  I first saw an ad for librarians, posted only on IFLAjobs, in 2011.  I spoke with Jim Agee (at that time) about the position and he informed me that that the pay is low but the experience great.  I think he is searching for young librarians willing to work hard to gain experience.

Job: Head of Programs & Knowledge Services

3/12/14 – Head of Programs & Knowledge Services
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering and coordinating the library’s public programs, such as literacy programs and the children’s literature contest. This experienced and visionary professional will play a key role in ensuring the alignment of the library’s public programs with the educational mission of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture.

Bachelor’s degree with qualifications in education or librarianship; or a degree in another field accompanied by sufficient relevant experience. The candidate is expected to have spent at least 5 years in librarianship, library programming, education or educational outreach activities. Some experience of managing budgets would be desirable.

Sarah P’s comments:  There is no doubt that Aramco is the best employer in Saudi Arabia.  Interesting to note that the job does not require an MLIS.

Exchange: Librarian-in-Residence

3/1/14 – Fellowship/Librarian-in-Residence
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

The Librarian-in-Residence program was established to promote cross-cultural and professional dialogue among librarians in accordance to the BA’s mission and goals. The program’s task is to recruit an established librarian from an international library to contribute to the diversity of the professionals at the BA – all the while allowing an exchange of knowledge and experience between the Librarians-in-Residence and the BA’s librarians.

Guidelines

• The Librarian-in-Residence program will have an established duration of one year.
• All residents will be provided professional accommodations within the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
• All residents will be put on a rotation schedule throughout the various library departments to achieve the most effective diversification of training and shared knowledge between residents and current library staff.

Applicant Qualifications

• An MLS or a Ph.D. in library sciences or related fields.
• Experience of a minimum of ten to fifteen years with a progressive career in a large public, research, or academic.
• Proficient in the English language is a must, a working knowledge in French/Arabic a plus.

Volunteer: Montaverde, Costa Rica

3/1/14 –  Montaverde Libraries

Sponsored by ALA’s IRO (International Relations Office), this trip is designed for librarians at all stages of their careers. The program combines grassroots, community-based service work on three library projects in the Monteverde Zone in Costa Rica, and a full itinerary of travel activities centered around understanding both the natural and cultural environments of this spectacular country.

Dates:  June 21-29, 2014
Cost:  $2,000.00