Job: Foreign Language Researcher

7.28.17 –  Foreign Language Research – Bengali
LAC Group, UK (remote/virtual work)

 

LAC Group UK is seeking a Foreign Language Researcher – Bengali – (Virtual) for short-term engagements that can be undertaken remotely, from home.     The assignments vary in length but success in one will lead to further opportunities. The selected individual, in addition to having Bengali as a native language, must be fluent in English and be able to present good written English.

The focus is a review of the current legislation of a country with your native language and the recording of specific elements thereof.   Candidates should be good communicators and be able to demonstrate previous research experience. Previous legal training or experience is not necessary but some familiarity with legal terminology would be desirable. Full project descriptions will be provided, supervisors appointed and on-line training will be provided.

Pay rates for this work are limited to $18 per hour (or equivalent).  When responding please supply a current CV/Resumé and a covering note/letter, setting out your suitability for the role and your current availability.  Candidates who do not provide a covering note, will not be considered.  Preference will be given to candidates who do not currently have full-time work commitments and could devote at least 20 hours per week to this project.

 

Please apply online at: https://goo.gl/Ehr5dL

Job: Head of Digital

5.9.17 –  Head of Digital
Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

 

The Chester Beatty Library is one of Ireland’s national cultural institutions. It contains a world famous collection of manuscripts, prints, miniature paintings, early printed books and objets d’art from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The Collection is principally focused on the written word and its associated painted and printed images.

Summary Job Purpose

The new position of Head of Digital is a key leadership position and provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative professional to lead the digital department in the Library and to shape the way in which the Library reaches and engages its audiences via digital platforms within the Library and beyond its walls.

Reporting to the Director and a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Digital will supervise a team comprising of the Digital Curator, Photographic Services Assistant and two Digital Photographers. In association with these colleagues and the Library’s ICT Manager, Registrar and the Collections team, the Head of Digital will be ultimately responsible for the future digital direction and strategy of the Library, the creation of digital content and the development and management of this content to facilitate access to collections, increase online user numbers, and promote the Library’s aims, objectives and mission.

Application Instructions

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter expressing interest in the position and outlining relevant experience, together with a complete curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (mail, e-mail and telephone numbers) of three professional references to: Mary Corless Human Resources Manager Chester Beatty Library Dublin Castle Dublin 2 Ireland Or by email to: personnel@cbl.ie with “Head of Digital” in the subject line

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 9 June 2017

Interviews will take place at the Chester Beatty Library on Monday 3 July 2017

Comments: from Sarah P…

5.8.17 –

Note: I have been traveling and working more this year (so far) but this is not the reason I have been posting less.  It has simply been because there are fewer jobs to post.  The world economy, along with oil, has been depressed the last few years.  However, don’t lose heart as this business is cyclical and overall, in the twenty plus years I have been watching this market, the number of international librarian jobs overall has grown significantly.

What can you do?  Wait it out, decide to volunteer in order to gain some experience (short-term or long), go and get your school media certification or archivist credential, work for a NGO, arrange for an exchange…these are some examples and more choices are listed in my book. Gaining international experience takes dedication, planning, and yes, some luck. Any expat will tell you, it’s a strange combination of events that usually lands you the position.

On a positive note, I just received an e-mail from someone saying that they located a job via this blog…a circumstance which helps make the effort worthwhile.

Safe travels, Sarah P.

 

Webinar: Taking your MLIS Abroad…

3.10.17 –

Dear all,

The ACRL International Perspectives Discussion Group invites you to join Kate Holvoet and Lara Phillips for an informative webinar based on their recent publication, “Taking Your MLIS Abroad.”

The presenters will outline different opportunities for librarians who are interested in pursuing international librarianship, while also guiding you through the process of moving and living abroad. This is the perfect opportunity to get answers to all of your questions about international librarianship.

Speakers: Kate Holvoet and Lara Phillips

Date/Time: 3/29, Wednesday at 10 am PST, 12 pm CST and 1 pm EST

Webinar Link: https://acrl.webex.com/acrl/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb65f3b821fcc10209c91d6bc41355c10

We hope you can join us! Webinar will be recorded and shared. If you have any questions, please email us!

All best,

Raymond Pun & Meggan Houlihan

Co-Conveners of ACRL International Perspectives

Job: Office Management Specialist

3.3.17–  Office Management Specialist
United States Department of State, worldwide positions

Sarah P’s comments:  I was under the impression that  there is a Foreign Service hiring freeze at the moment… but this position was posted yesterday. For US librarians without a MLIS and/or those who would like to break into the Foreign Service, here is an opportunity which calls for librarian skills and experience.  FYI: this position was last listed in October, 2016.  (The Foreign Service does employ librarians. They are called IRO’s – Information Resource Officers.  For more information about these positions which open only every 2-4 years, please read Chapter 6 of my book and look at the Resources page.)

We are currently accepting applications for Foreign Service Office Management Specialist positions.

Announcement No.: OMS-2017-0003
Position Title: Foreign Service Office Management Specialist
Open Period: 3/1/2017 – 3/14/2017
Series/Grade: FP – 0318 07/07
Salary: $35,718 – $52,453
Promotion Potential: 03
Position Information: Work Schedule is Full-time – Permanent after tenure granted by a Foreign Service Specialist (FSS) Tenure Board.
Hiring Agency: U.S. Department of State
Duty Locations: MANY vacancies – Department of State Posts – Overseas and Domestic, United States Announcement No.: OMS-2017-0001

Management Specialist duties include general office management, conference and visitor support, administrative and secretarial support. Take the OMS quiz to find out if this specialization is right for you.

All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. When you are ready to begin the online application process, visit the Foreign Service Office Management Specialist vacancy on USAJOBS. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 14, 2017.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 20 years old to apply. They must be at least 21 years of age to be appointed. By law, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60, except for preference eligible veterans. Applicants must also be available for worldwide service, and be able to obtain all required security, medical and suitability clearances.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

Job: Librarian, Technology Integration Specialist, and Grantwriter

2.24.17 –  Librarian, Technology Integration Specialist, and Grantwriter
Majuro Cooperative School, Majuro Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands

Sarah P’s comments:  The Marshall Islands are where you should go if you want a funky, out-of-it experience.  They are 5,000 miles far anywhere and you will face challenges such as an unmotivated local population, expensive electricity, and the one ATM machine running out of money on weekends.

This position was listed in Feb. 2015 as simply Librarian’ however, I corresponded with the person who applied and eventually secured, the position and know that she was supposed to do some grant-writing as well.  I guess it worked because it is now advertised as three positions rolled into one. A lot of work but it is a small school.

My son attended this school while we worked at the college and it was the usual scenario – well-meaning teachers trying to make a difference in a challenging place.  If you are interested in the South (really it’s North) Pacific then, with the right attitude, this could be a rewarding and unique experience despite some really irksome moments (we certainly found it so).

FYI:  An excellent book to read about life in the Marshall Islands is Surviving Paradise: One Year on a Disappearing Island by Peter Rudiak-Gould who volunteered to teach English on one of the outer atolls for a year.

Majuro Cooperative School is a pre-K to 12th grade school located in Majuro, the capital city of the Marshall Islands. We are seeking adventurous teachers who are looking for a professionally challenging and rewarding teaching experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to begin their career in the international teaching world.

Qualifications:

• Flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take directions as needed
• Ability to work with students and their families in a variety of capacities
• Passionate, organized, collaborative, and flexible.
• Strong communication and ability to build and maintain relationships with teachers, parents, students and the Coop School community
• Bachelor’s degree required and teaching certification preferred

Start date:  July 2017

Compensation:

We offer a compensation package based on a 2 year contract. Our compensation package includes: roundtrip airfare to and from your home at the beginning and end of your contract, pay based on experience, housing, and an electricity allowance. Please inquire for additional information regarding compensation.

Job: Digital Humanities Librarian

2.11.17 –  Digital Humanities Librarian
American University in Cairo, Egypt

Sarah P’s comments:  Cairo is a vibrant, crazy, old yet new city.  American Universities do tend to be more established and reputable than some of the new start-up campuses. However I would do some careful research as Egypt is in a particularly vulnerable position at the moment. Many long-term expat residents have left and AUC currently has 100 positions listed which is a sobering statistic.

 

Company Description:

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University’s pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, all faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description:

The School of Libraries and Learning Technologies invites applications for a fixed term contract (five years renewable) position at the Instructor level beginning in Fall 2017. The search committee is eager to review applications of individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching, and an interest in living and working in the Middle East.

Leads, plans and supervises Digital Humanities initiatives towards a service-oriented, digital research, specialized reference, consulting and project development program of services for humanities faculty, students and visiting researchers at the AUC. As the Libraries’ designated expert in emerging humanities research tools and methods, this position will collaborate with library and academic colleagues across campus and worldwide to develop and promote innovative new digital scholarship services. The Digital Humanities Librarian will establish and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and researchers and employ communication, organization, analytic and problem-solving skills. Working in tandem with the Digital Collections Archivist who will handle largely the technical and design issues associated with digital creation, the Digital Humanities Librarian will emphasize the selection, metadata assignment and scholarly use of digital collections. The latter will include working with the University Archivist, faculty and RBSCL staff to generate stellar digital humanities projects using RBSCL content. He/she will provide instruction for these digital tools, working directly with faculty and students in the classroom and individually with respect to digital literacy. This collaboration will result in projects that highlight our holdings and broaden access to our collections through digital initiatives, resulting in original scholarship and publications, thereby enhancing AUC’s reputation as a center for scholarship and research.

Requirements:

MLS or equivalent is required at time of appointment. Successful candidates should have an ongoing program of research and publication. Teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities include undergraduate as well as graduate teaching, an active program of research and publications, and service to the Department and the University.

Additional Information:

Priority will be given to applications received by March 8, 2017. Position is open until filled.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents online:

a) a current resume or CV; b) a letter of interest; c) a statement of teaching philosophy; d) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); e) Please ask three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to lltjob@aucegypt.edu.

For more information, e-mail Mr. Philip Croom, (pcroom@aucegypt.edu); Ms. Sahar Sobeih, Assistant Dean, (sahar_s@aucegypt.edu) or visit the department’s website at http://schools.aucegypt.edu/library/Pages/default.aspx

Apply through Institution’s Website

Job: Information Management Officer

1.20.17 –  Information Management Officer
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Basel, Switzerland

 

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international organisation promoting global monetary and financial stability and serves as a bank for central banks. The BIS’s head office is located in Basel, Switzerland, with representative offices in Hong Kong SAR and Mexico City. We recruit globally, regardless of nationality, and offer competitive employment packages.

We are looking for an Information Management Officer to join our Records & Archives team. The selected candidate will share responsibility for centralised records and archives management at the BIS, will support business areas in efficient management of records, using appropriate tools and applying relevant policies, and will promote quality assurance and work process improvements.

Principal accountabilities:

• Ensure the timely processing (registration, scanning, distribution, filing) of business correspondence (mail, fax, e-mail) and internal records, in line with applicable policies and using the Bank’s supporting systems.
• Monitor, improve and promote across the Bank records’ quality against agreed standards, including the timely disposal of obsolete records.
• Support the business areas in records management-related matters and, in collaboration with the Information Governance Group, promote Bank-wide guidelines on confidentiality, retention, classification and access permissions.
• Provide user support for the Bank’s various records management related IT tools.
• Maintain the Bank’s paper and electronic files securely and in good order, ensuring that they can be searched and accessed in line with applicable regulations and restrictions.
• Catalogue records managed by the BIS Archive, using the Bank’s cataloguing system.
• Assess the physical condition of records and carry out reconditioning activities; assist with space management and moves.
• Respond to research requests and make arrangements for visitors to consult the BIS
• Archive in accordance with established procedures.
• Foster continuous improvement in the operational practices associated with document and records management.

Qualification:

• Relevant diploma, degree or post-secondary qualification in records management, information management or related fields, or
• Equivalent professional experience in document management or records and archives management with knowledge of relevant international standards

Skills:

• A hands-on and practical approach
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A sound understanding of information management and office collaboration needs
• Experience in working with and administration of computer applications, including an electronic document management system and automated scanning; knowledge of cataloguing systems is desirable
• Absolute discretion in treating restricted and confidential information
• An excellent team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Prepared to work shift hours and occasional overtime if required
• Proficiency in English, with a good knowledge of German. Additional knowledge of another of the BIS’s working languages (French, Italian, Spanish) a plus

Work experience:

• At least three years’ experience in a records or archives management function

Job: Instruction and Access Services Librarian

1.11.17 –  Instruction and Access Services Librarian
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (Doha)

Sarah P’s comments: I have watched the development of Doha’s Education City since its inception in 2002.  Jobs regularly appear and are filled but the process is vague and the length of time to hire very slow. Qatar has mixed reviews these days; still a safe place to live but cost of living has risen and there have been increasing restrictions in liquor licensing and segregation of men and women.  However, having lived in the Middle East I will share that it is a very good lifestyle and it is still possible to have some interesting cultural experiences if you choose go camping outside of the city and/or travel to places like Jordan or Oman.

 

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUQatar), offering programs in art and design, is one of six schools from leading American universities and two European institutions, that have established campuses in Education City, Doha, as a result of collaborative agreements between the universities and Qatar Foundation. Each of those universities brings to Qatar educational programs for which those institutions are especially renowned.

Established in 1998, VCUQatar offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion design, graphic design, interior design and painting & printmaking, a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in design. Located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, VCUQatar is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. VCUQatar was the first campus established in Education City and has been joined by Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Carnegie-Mellon University, Northwestern University, HEC Paris and University College London.

VCUQatar is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student population and workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and interdisciplinary ways of learning.

Position Description

VCUQatar is seeking an Instruction and Access Services Librarian to oversee, coordinate and assess the library’s information literacy program. Reporting to the Director of Libraries, this 12-month, non-tenured faculty position will utilize educational technologies to provide information literacy instruction; provide collection development for academic departments including acquisition, de-selection, and collection analysis for new curriculum; provide subject specific instruction for a range of arts and design disciplines, including Graphic Design, Fashion Design,  Interior Design, Art History, Painting and Printmaking, Art Foundation as well as Liberal Arts and Sciences and Student Services; oversee reference and access services including circulation, interlibrary loan, course reserves, stacks management, and statistical tracking and analysis and formulates policies and procedures related to instruction and public access.

All VCUQatar faculty contribute to a culture of learning through participation in fulfilling the educational mission, support for accreditation standards, pursuit of professional research, participation in a faculty governance and service.  The selected candidate will maintain an active research agenda as a member of the VCUQatar faculty and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

RequirementsRequired Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited graduate degree in Library Science or advanced degree in a related and relevant discipline.
• Appropriate years of experience in an academic library.
• Experience working with an advanced ILS system.
• Experience with library instruction assessment.
• Experience teaching within a library instructional program.
• Experience with library instruction assessment and providing reference and research support in an academic library.
• Experience developing curriculum and learning outcomes for an academic library.
• Knowledge of teaching concepts and diverse learning styles.
• Knowledge of current and emerging educational technologies and the ability to utilize. them in the delivery of library instruction and information literacy outreach.
• Knowledge and understanding of information literacy concepts and standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage work-related responsibilities as well as the research and governance requirements for VCUQatar full-time faculty.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUQatar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in education and/or experience as an instructor of record in the post-secondary classroom.
• Experience working within an arts and design environment or other art-related field.
• Experience working with English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in an academic environment.

Review of qualified applicants will begin February 6, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: Qualified applicants should submit electronically the following: Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement on teaching philosophy, and names of five references including email and telephone contact information to the VCUQ eRecruit System. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

News: ALAJobs international filter not working…

12.12.16 – FYI: for those interested in international positions posted by ALAJobs, I usually recommend going to the ‘All States’ field on the homepage, clicking on the drop down arrow/menu on the right, and choosing ‘Other/Non-US’.  This usually results in a list of all non-US positions as well as virtual ones.  However last week, when I searched using this filter, I started to receive a message saying ‘Hmm… we weren’t able to find any jobs matching your search: Other / Non-US. Please try a new search with different criteria’.

I searched all positions and found one in Cuba and one in the UK (see my prior posts for more information), so I suspected some sort of update had occurred and wrote to let them know of this error/glitch.

Today, I received the following answer: We currently have filters for British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta, and a number of other international locations. Since we do have those locations listed, a posting in one of those may not show up under the Other/International filter option.

Is it me or is this a non-answer? Anyway, I wrote back pointing out that their answer does NOT solve the problem and in the meantime will look via date posted, which is a complete pain, but hopefully the problem with be soon solved…