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Librarian & Information Services - Manager - University of PNG

Advertisement Code 10531671
Sector INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Duration 24 Months
Application Close Date 28 May 2012
Country Papua New Guinea
Program Australian Volunteers for International Development
Position Description Librarian & Information Services - Manager - University of PNG

The University of Papua New Guinea is the pre-eminent tertiary education institution in the country.  It runs world class teaching and research programs across its five Schools (Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration, Medicine and Health Sciences, Natural and Physical Sciences) as well as a first-class program of distance education so vital for a country as vast and demographically challenging as PNG.
At the heart of any leading teaching and research institution is its library and the UPNG Library is looking to appoint two Australian Volunteers to the positions of Information Technology Librarian - Manager; and  Information Technology Librarian - Trainer.
This position (Manager) is specifically seeking someone to:
*  Manage the Library's computer system;
*  Provide leadership and supervision to the Assistant Systems Librarians;
*  Coordinate with the IT Division in respect of maintenance and upgrades;
*  Together with the Chief Cataloguer, ensure the library catalogue is accessible and up to date;
*  Provide reference desk service, bibliographic instruction etc;
In order to win this highly sought after role you will need:
*  Relevant Library Science/Computer Science qualifications;
*  Good knowledge of general library operations;
*  Experience in, or capacity to manage a library computer system;
*  Good communication skills;
*  Strong training skills;
*  Experienced in customer relations;
*  Online or digital library experience.
This is a two year posting commencing in August 2012.


Contact

For enquiries, please contact Paul O'Hare on 61 3 9279 1784, or email pohare@australianvolunteers.com. All applications must be submitted online.


Important information

We are only able to accept applications from Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens resident in Australia.

Application instructions

The first step is a written application. Application instructions in detail, including important background information and guidance, are provided in the Position Description - click on the link above to download.

Read detailed instructions about how to apply here.

This position is part of the Australian Volunteers for International Development program, an Australian Government, AusAID initiative. avid-colour-logo-300

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