Librarian (P-3) : IAEA Library Unit
Duty Station: | Vienna, Austria |
Issue Date: | 2 August 2012 |
Application Deadline: | 13 September 2012 |
Type/Duration of Appointment: | Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year) |
Organizational Setting |
The Nuclear Information Section (NIS) is located in the Department of Nuclear Energy and is responsible for implementing IAEA's sub-programmes, International Nuclear Information System (INIS) and the IAEA Library. The objectives of the sub-programmes are (i) to foster the exchange of scientific and technical information on peaceful use of nuclear science and technology; (ii) to increase awareness in Member States of the importance of maintaining efficient and effective systems for managing information resources on the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology; (iii) to provide information services and support to the Member states and to the Agency; (iv) to assist with capacity building and training. The IAEA Library provides central information management and library services in all areas of IAEA activities. Its core functions are:
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Main purpose |
The Librarian (1) manages the procurement and processing of information resources in both electronic and print format for the IAEA, including the laboratories in Seibersdorf and Monaco; (2) ensures that IAEA procurement and financial regulations and procedures are followed; (3) provides quality control for the formal and analytical description of information resources; and (4) performs description of information sources in complex cases. |
Role |
The Librarian is: (1) a supervisor, providing guidance on acquisitions, licensing, invoice processing, receiving materials and serials check-in, as well as cataloguing; (2) a reviewer, performing quality control to ensure that IAEA procurement and financial regulations and procedures are followed and that information in the Library's online public access catalogue is consistent, accurate, and accessible; and (3) an analyst, performing complex subject analysis according to Library of Congress subject headings and the Universal Decimal Classification. |
Partnerships |
The Librarian interacts dailywith staff of the IAEA at all levels, the Library's user community throughout the organization and external publishers/vendors. She/he also collaborates with other members of the Nuclear Information Section on identifying and developing common activities, products and services, with the goal of improving efficiency and synergy within the Section. |
Functions / Key Results Expected |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
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Education, Experience and Language Skills |
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Remuneration |
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 091 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $27 260*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave,pension plan and health insurance. How to apply to the IAEA Complete an Online Application * Subject to change without notice |
Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process. |
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