UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Librarian-Coordinator, Pacific Islands Marine Resources Information System
(PIMRIS). Ref. FLI004
The University website address is http://www.usp.ac.fj
The department website address is http://www.usp.ac.fj/library
The appointee will be responsible for the development, coordination,
administration and management of the Pacific Islands Marine Resources
Information System, a special information network and collection at the USP
Library. He/she will be required to work closely with the Marine Studies
Programme and the University Library on marine information and to meet the
information needs of academic, students, marine and fisheries officers and
any other persons working in related areas in the Pacific region.
The person will be expected to offer customer, technical and advisory
services related to all aspects of library management. These
responsibilities include:the maintenance of a regional marine resources
database including preparation and submission of electronic bibliographic
records with abstracts to the International Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries
Abstracts (ASFA) database; the development of the collection of print and
electronic marine resources; the provision of information and reference
services; support and participation in the Library`s information literacy
and faculty liaison programme; the provision of technical services of
acquisitions, cataloguing and gifts and exchanges including editorial tasks
associated with the production of publications;
the maintenance of information exchange links with national, regional and
international institutions in the marine/fisheries sector; the training of
paraprofessional library and fisheries personnel in the region on the
development of libraries as part of in-country assistance and outreach
services; the maintenance and development of marine information
dissemination products such as subject bibliographies, newsletter etc; and
to contribute to overall library development and weekend and evening duties.
Applicants must have a professional qualification in Library Information
Studies recognised by an accrediting body such as the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA); have relevant work experience in an academic
library; proven ability to manage a special collection and/or a section of a
library; have proven experience in the provision of library and information
services to distance and on-campus students and library users; have sound
knowledge and experience in the use of AACR2, LC Classification and subject
headings, LCRI and MARC and abstracting and indexing; be familiar with IT
and the use of the Internet, CD-ROMS and online databases; have a science or
marine studies background or with marine (social science) experience; some
experience with information literacy programmes and liaison with faculty
members; supervisory skills and ability to train library personnel; have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work both
independently and to contribute effectively as a team.
Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of/experience with
marine information resources and national, regional and international
sources of marine information; experience in dealing with library users in a
multicultural environment; experience in working with national, regional and
international organisations and agencies; knowledge of national, regional
and international agencies in the marine sector; publishing and editorial
skills and work experience in a developing country.
Enquiries and further information: Dr Esther Williams, ph: (679) 3212282;
fax: (679) 3300830; email: williams_e@usp.ac.fj
The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by
mutual agreement.
Salary Range: Lecturer F$41 348 to F$54 404 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic
salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation
costs where appropriate and substantially subsidises housing for eligible
candidates.
Your application, including full curriculum vitae plus certified copies of
academic qualifications and transcripts must be forwarded to The Recruitment
Manager, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. Applicants must
request three professional referees to forward signed reports (quoting
reference number) to the above address by the closing date. Candidates may
send their application by email or fax: (679) 3303437 while sending
originals by mail.
Closing date for applications 12 September 2003.
Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
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Librarian
Ref. FLI177
The appointee will either be responsible for, or required to work as part of
a team, in one or a combination of the following sections of the Library:
the provision of library information services to meet the needs of on-campus
and distance education students, staff and general users; the acquisition of
library materials, gifts and exchange; assisting in the production of
library publications and other products; training of staff; cataloguing and
classification of library materials according to AACR2 and the Library of
Congress Classification Scheme, LCRI and MARC 21 in an automated environment.
Applicants must have a professional qualification in Library Information
Studies recognized by an accrediting body such as the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA); have relevant work experience in academic
libraries; have proven experience in the provision of library services to
distance and on-campus students and library users; have sound knowledge and
familiarity with library technology and automated systems; have working
knowledge and experience in the use of AACR2, LC classification and subject
headings, LCRI and MARC21; be familiar with IT and the use of the Internet,
CD-ROMS and online databases; have experience with information literacy
programmes and faculty liaison; have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills and be able to work evening and weekend duties.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in training library
personnel at the paraprofessional level; experience in dealing with library
users in a multicultural environment; work experience in a developing
country or understanding of life in developing countries and library
management experience.
Enquiries and further information: Ms Elizabeth C Fong, ph:
Fong_e@usp.ac.fj; fax: (679) 3212 363; email: (679) 3300 830
The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by
mutual agreement.
Salary Range:
Assistant Lecturer : F$32 643 to F$39 172 per annum
Lecturer: F$41 348 to F$54 404 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic
salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation
costs where appropriate and substantially subsidises housing.
Your application (addressing the criteria), including full curriculum vitae
plus certified copies of academic qualifications and transcripts must be
forwarded to The Recruitment Manager, The University of the South Pacific,
Suva, Fiji. Applicants must request three professional referees to forward
signed reports (quoting reference number) to the above address by the
closing date. Candidates may send their application by email or fax to (679)
3303 437 while sending the originals by mail.
Closing date for applications 12 September 2003
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The University website address is http://www.usp.ac.fj
The PRIDE Project website address is http://www.usp.ac.fj/ioe
PRIDE Project
Librarian/Information Specialist
Ref. FIE031
The appointee will report directly to the Project Director and will be
responsible for setting up and providing a virtual information service.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities will include: creating and managing and maintaining
the on-line regional basic education resource centre; coordinating the
provision of the on-line resources centre information services to the
region; collecting relevant web resources in print and electronic formats;
documentation of existing curriculum and training programmes; documentation
of other specified educational materials, programmes and activities in the
region; assisting the region in establishing national education information
centres and coordinating training activities in this area; liaising with
member states, institutions, educators, researchers and education systems;
assisting with the production of project publications; and cataloguing using
AACR2, MARC21 and where appropriate Metadata.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants must have a degree in Library/Information Science with
professional qualifications recognised by an accrediting body such as
A.L.I.A.; relevant work experience in academic libraries; sound knowledge
and familiarity with library technology and automated systems; experience in
the use of AACR2, classification and subject headings, MARC21 and Metadata;
proven experience in the provision of library services to distant library
users; proven experience in searching electronic resources such as CD-ROMs
and the Internet; experience in collecting and documenting Pacific materials
and serials; experience in training adults and conducting workshops.
Preference will be given to applicants with a positive attitude to team
work, excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills,
experience of working in the Pacific and sensitivity to cross-cultural and
gender issues.
Enquiries and further information: `Ana Taufe`ulungaki, Director, IOE, ph:
(679) 3212048; fax: (679) 3302409; email: taufeulungak@usp.ac.fj
The position is available immediately for a term of three years and may be
renewed for a further two years.
Salary Range: Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer F$41 348 to F$54 404 per annum
F$32 643 to F$39 172 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic
salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation
costs where appropriate and substantially subsidises housing for eligible
candidates.
Two copies of your application, including full curriculum vitae plus
certified copies of academic qualifications and transcripts must be
forwarded to The Recruitment Manager, The University of the South Pacific,
Suva, Fiji. Applicants must request three professional referees to forward
signed reports (quoting reference number) to the above address by the
closing date. Candidates may send their application by fax: (679) 3303437
while sending originals by mail.
Closing date for applications 22 August 2003.
Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
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Ganeshan Rao,
Co-ordinator - Pacific Islands Marine Resources Information System (PIMRIS)
Marine Studies Programme
The University of the South Pacific
Suva,
FIJI
Ph: (679) 331 3900 ext 2934 ; FAX: (679) 330 1490 or 330 0830
rao_g@usp.ac.fj
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