Librarian
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1. Making the Union’s knowledge accessible
• Actively collect and catalogue IUCN publications abiding by the highest standards of the profession;
• Selectively purchase and catalogue non-IUCN publications in order to expand and enhance the library’s collection;
• Manage the periodical collection, including subscription renewals and check-in/out system;
• Maintain the library database, including liaising with the Information Systems Unit for any necessary updates and/or enhancements;
• Compile statistics of literature access, library usage and dissemination of knowledge products, including PDF downloads, inter-library loans, photo used, etc.;
• Monitor and administer library expenditures for inter-library loans, subscriptions and other library-related expenses;
• Participate in discussions related to integration of the library database into other in-house information management systems;
• Follow up on client inquiries received through the online Publications Catalogue, including granting copyright permission for the Union;
• Extend the reach of IUCN knowledge through regular updates of the Library and Publications pages of the IUCN website, uploading PDFs to Google Books, digitization of selected titles, etc.;
• Actively promote the services of the Library, making them visible as a resource to the wider conservation community.
2. Providing research support
• Assist users (both internal, external and visiting staff) in locating needed information using local resources as well as those accessible through the Internet;
• Operate and maintain circulation and loan services, including monitoring and claiming and document delivery services;
• Circulate current awareness bulletins (“New Library Acquisitions”, “Off the Shelf”, etc.);
• Maintain regular contact with IUCN Regional and Country Offices, IUCN Commissions, IUCN Members, and other partners to provide advice and information on standard library procedures and to ensure completeness of the library collection;
• Investigate options for acquisition of new electronic resources for use by IUCN Secretariat staff, IUCN Commission members, staff of IUCN Member organizations, and other stakeholders, through contact with vendors and library consortia;
• Contribute when appropriate to discussions surrounding library partnerships.
3. Managing the Union’s records and historical archives
• Maintain and further develop the database for grey literature;
• Assist the Publications Manager with the Photo Library, including soliciting photos, image processing, data entry, assistance to users;
• Begin collecting and organizing documents for an IUCN historical archive;
• Engage in process of establishing records management policies and guidelines, and, once these are in place, support and provide guidance on compliance with said policies.
We welcome local applications.
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• A degree in library science or similar qualification. • Two to three years of experience working in a library, documentation centre or information service. • An interest in applying new technologies to library management, particularly with respect to electronic publishing. • Knowledge of, and interest in, archiving and records management practices desirable. • Meticulous in applying the skills of the profession. • Computer literate with Microsoft Office tools as well as database applications. • Fluent written and spoken English are essential. Knowledge of French and Spanish would be additional assets. • Proactive and able to take direction. • •Be a team player as needed, as well as work independently and use initiative. • Good networking skills are required to maintain working relationships with relevant colleagues in the decentralized IUCN Secretariat, Commissions and Members, as well as with visiting users. • Experience in an international environment would be desirable. |
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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