London office
Assistant Librarian
Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
The IISS, headquartered in central London, is a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. The Library & Information Department exists primarily to provide the Institute’s research staff with the information resources and support they need in order to carry out their research activities, but also provides library services to the Institute’s membership and paying members of the public, including students from nearby universities.
Working as part of a small team, the Assistant Librarian will take part in all aspects of enquiry work and reader services to internal and external Library users, together with technical services such as cataloguing and journal accessions, and a share of collection management.
Candidates must have a library/information qualification, preferably with an additional qualification in international relations or a similar subject, or at least a strong interest in, and knowledge of, current international affairs. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience of reader services, research assistance and MARC21 cataloguing. Knowledge of the SirsiDynix “Symphony” library management system would be advantageous. Excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, together with enthusiasm, attention to detail, a professional manner and the flexibility to work both individually and as part of a team.
Hours of work are full-time, 9.30-5.30 Monday-Friday, with a personal leave entitlement of 21 days (increasing to 26 days after 12 months in post), plus public holidays. The salary for this post is £25,000.
Further details of the post may be downloaded here or obtained by e-mail from hr@iiss.org.
Application is by full CV, to include names and contact details of two referees, and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post. Applications which do not fulfil these criteria will not be considered.
Candidates must possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory references and a health questionnaire.
Please send applications to: Mrs Jane Graham, Human Resources Manager, International Institute for Strategic Studies, Arundel House, 13-15 Arundel St, London, WC2R 3DX, UK, or e-mail to hr@iiss.org.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 p.m. on Friday 31st May 2013.
Interviews are likely to be held on Monday 10th June 2013.
Owing to the volume of applications received, we may not be able to reply to unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 3rd June, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Strictly no agencies.
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