University of Geneva - Rectorate
Duties
The post-holder will be responsible to the Head Librarian and the Coordinator of specialised services. His/her principal objective will be to act as a liaison person between academic staff and the library. In this capacity, he/she will hold a privileged position as regards specific teaching or research requirements of the English Department in the field of English language and literature, in terms of making available resources and services relevant to these disciplines.
His/her duties will consist of ensuring the development and scientific management of the cataloguing system pertaining to these fields, and building up a collection in collaboration with staff, as well as developing information-communication methods. Front office and Back office reference duties will consist, among other things, in allowing access to collections and reference information, working accurately and as part of a team and dealing with requests efficiently and rapidly.
Conditions
Applicants need to have a degree in Library Studies/information management. A Certificate of Advanced Studies or Diploma of Advanced Studies, or similar qualification, would be an added advantage. Several years' experience may be deemed sufficient in the absence of the afore-mentioned diplomas.
Job Description
Overall Skills Required: This post requires a very good capacity for analysis, fluent written and spoken English and French, excellent IT and keyboard skills, as well as excellent inter-personal and communication skills. Respect for the standards and procedures already in place and a marked interest for the branch of English language and literature are also required.
Specific Skills: The full job description (CdC_Sept11 BDA_S.discipline.pdf), is attached to the following French version of this vacancy notice: https://jobs.icams.unige.ch/www/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=5881
Salary : £48,149 p.a. at the current conversion rate (CHF 68,006 p.a.)
Starting Date: 3 January 2012
To apply: In order to respect the environment and to expedite the application procedure, we would be grateful if you could send us your complete application file in electronic form and in PDF format. This should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and copies of your diplomas and work attestations. Please send these to: Alexandre.Hennequin@unige.ch by: 24 October 2011.
Additional Information: The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
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