IRRI
International Rice Research Institute
Human
Resource Services – National Staff
The Library and Documentation Services (LDS) invites applicants for the position:
Specialist
- Information (2008-R-44)
Basic purpose : The
successful candidate shall develop and enhance the Library’s capability to
deliver digital information to clients by enhancing the Library’s online
information sharing environment, while using the latest in information
technology. This includes giving support to the Assistant Chief Librarian in
developing the rice bibliography and eventually assuming all tasks related to
database management upon the retirement of the Assistant Chief Librarian.
Major
responsibilities:
1. Manage/enhance
the library’s key electronic database (mainly the rice database, the Dspace
repository and other special databases)
· Revise database
management procedures/policies as needed
· Spearhead the
publication of the Rice Literature Update CD-ROM
· Coordinate
regular back-up of files
2. Oversee the
hardware/software requirements of the Library
· Install new
releases/upgrades of the integrated library system (ILS) as soon as they are
available
· Activate
enhancements as needed
· Perform basic
troubleshooting
· Test/evaluate new
products
· Design new
platforms for information retrieval
3. Perform other
information sharing tasks
· Coordinate the
enhancement of the library website to include updates, enhancements, and
functionalities to be done in coordination with the Chief Librarian and the
Senior Librarian (Readers’ Services and Electronic Resources (RSES)
· Render reference
service
· Deliver research
support by designing current awareness activities/alerts and conducting
electronic literature searches for local and worldwide clients.
· Procure technical
rice literature from free sources
· Provide
orientation/ training to IRRI staff, scholars, and other clients in the use of
knowledge-based resources in an electronic environment and in database
management; and
· Perform other
duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualification
requirements:
Minimum education : BS Computer Science or Bachelor of Library and Information
Science (BLIS) or MS Information Science or Master of Library and Information
Science (MLIS)
Experience required : 2 years experience in database management; preferably with
subject background in agriculture or rice and familiarity with the library
environment
Skills and abilities : Advanced computer/programmin g skills, excellent communication
skills, excellent organizational skills, strong commitment to service and
client-oriented, excellent oral and written communication skills, able to work
independently with minimal supervision, good team worker.
Applications : Qualified
candidates can submit letter of application, comprehensive resume, transcript
of records, name and contact details of 3 referees to IRRI Recruitment at the HRS-NS Office, FF Hill Building, IRRI Los
Baños, Laguna or email to IRRIRecruitment@ cgiar.org. They can also mail
application with complete requirements to:
Specialist
- Information (2008-R-44)
Human Resources
Services – National Staff
International
Rice Research Institute
DAPO Box 7777 Metro Manila
*Screening will start on 31 March 2009and shall continue until a suitable candidate is
identified.