Job Vacancy @ IRRI

Senior Librarian – Rice Bibliography
Reference number: RAS-2011-112-MR

Screening will start on 13 June 2011 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
To supervise the compilation of the rice bibliography database, the library’s flagship project, by thoroughly searching and indexing published and unpublished rice literature in all languages, in order to meet the information needs of rice scientists all over the world. Identifies rice literature for inclusion in AGRIS database in accordance with AGRIS bibliographic standards; bibliographic data are regularly send by e-mail to AGRIS headquarters in Rome.
Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

* Searches for rice references from print journals, conference proceedings. Reports, and electronic sources and other sources of rice literature
* Assigns codes, subject headings and descriptions to rice and related articles for efficient retrieval and ease of access.
* Translates all bibliographic citations of foreign language literature into English by using dictionaries or by seeking foreign language support from local scientists as needed to ensure consistency
* Monitors weekly rice technical literature alerts from Current Contents. Connect and other sources
* In charge of the Rice Database building and Rice Literature update
* Supervises library support staff
* Performs other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Requirements:

* Bachelor degree in Library and Information Science;
* Holder of Professional License
* 2 years, preferably in a research or academic library
* Indexing skills; Computer skills; Excellent on-line and mutual searching skills; knowledge in library automation; attentive
* to details; thorough; and organize

Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.

Join us to deliver rice science for a better world

Interested candidates should apply online online please email at IRRIRecruitment@irri.org.