Name of Organization : University of Science & Technology of Hanoi
Name of Post :
Library Manager Job Summary:
The major focus of this position is to manage library and information services for the scientists, lecturers and students.
To provide expert knowledge and skills in defining requirements, setting up, managing libraries and information services to the staff, scientists, lecturers and students at the current campus in Hanoi (for 250 staff, lecturers in Vietnam and abroad and 1000 students) and at the future campus in Hoa Lac High tech park (500 staff, lecturers and 5,000 students). This entails multiple responsibilities and interactions, depending on the situation. Specific duties will include:
For the 1st phase (2011/2017):
• Defining needs, requirements, methodology, setting up, managing and maintaining book library and e-library for staff and students
• Working closely with the project team to define needs and functional requirements for the future library, e-library, distant learning, teaching system and information system
For the 2nd phase (from 2017 onwards):
• Being in charge of setting up, managing and maintaining book library and e-library for staff and students
• Working closely with the other teams around the evolution of: Teaching system, distant learning and Information system
and other tasks assigned by the university.
Education: A Master’s degree or Bachelor with 5-year Working Experience in Library and/or Information Science
Job Requirement:
• At least 5 years of experience in an equivalent position, work experience in the field of science – technology will be highly appreciated
• Computer proficiency, including use of specific softwares for library management, MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,…)
• Having been trained in documentation science and specializing in assisting researchers in their search for scientific and technical documentation.
• Being familiar with scientific databases
• Excellent spoken and written English, a knowledge of French will be a plus
*** Personal skills
• Ability to work individually and independently
• Ability to work under high pressure and overtime
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Flexibility and Team work spirit
Location: Hanoi
Application Deadline : CV with a recent photo, copy of diploma and cover letter should be sent to email by November 20, 2011 Writing test and Interview will be in English and French.
