Previously posted opportunities

From Simmons International Relations

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Employment

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The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics

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American University of Cairo

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American University in Cairo (AUC)

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American University in Cairo (AUC)

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American University of Sharjah

  • Position: Technology Services Librarian
  • Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Web site: http://www.aus.edu/admin/hr/
  • Brief Description: An exceptional international opportunity awaits an innovative and knowledgeable librarian eager to take a lead role in overseeing the administration of an integrated library system and managing library technology projects at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (near Dubai). The successful candidate will administer existing products and provide leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating technology-focused library services such as enhanced search platforms, digitization projects and the use of emerging technologies to meet strategic goals.
  • More details about the position at the American University of Sharjah
  • Posted: 3/4/07
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Corporate Executive Board

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Cultural Development Organization in Qatar

  • Position:Library Manager
  • Location: Doha, Qatar
  • Brief Description: Established in 1979, the Library contains a collection of 85,000 books, 2000 manuscripts, periodical, 600 maps, scientific instruments, and earliest printed materials in Arabic and foreign languages. The library is one of the most important research centers in Middle East.
  • More details about the position in Qatar
  • Posted: 3/4/07
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Emirates National School

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Glasgow Caledonian University: Spoken Word Services- Saltire Centre

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IFLA

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IFLA

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IMCOM-Europe, MWR

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IMCOM-Europe, MWR

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John F. Kennedy School

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Leysin American School

  • Position: School Librarian
  • Location: Leysin, Switzerland
  • Brief Description:LAS is a private high school located in the alpine village of Leysin, approximately two hours from Geneva.The school has an International Baccalaureate (IB) and a strong English as a Second Language (ESL) program. English is the operating language of the school. The students represent 52 countries. The library has a central and strategic place in the life of the school and thus almost every student uses the library daily. Because this is a boarding school, all teachers live here and rotate dormitory supervision. However, it is precisely the element of living with the students that allows teachers to understand, instruct, and mentor the students with great results both for students and teachers. The talented persons applying for this position must enjoy working with adolescents.
  • More Information about the LAS School Librarian Position
  • Posted: January/February 2007
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Li Ka Shing Library

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Li Ka Shing Library, Singapore Management University

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Li Ka Shing Library, Singapore Management University

  • Positions:2 positions in technical services department (Bibliographic Control Librarian & Bibliographic Control Librarian)
  • Location: Singapore
  • University Web site: http://www.smu.edu.sg
  • Brief Description: Li Ka Shing Library, in its second year of rapid and successful growth,emphasizes the support of SMU research and teaching through access and service. We now need to build up our technical services team as we move to a new integrated library system and create a university-wide digital library. We are seeking innovative, creative enthusiastic librarians to join our Technical Services Team, who are interested in being part of a dynamic research and learning environment.
  • Application procedure: Interested applicants are asked to submit a detailed resume with cover letter in MS Word or PDF format and sent it to sarenalaw@smu.edu.sg
  • More details: http://library.smu.edu.sg/home/job_advert.asp
  • Posted: January/February 2007
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Makerere University

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McMaster University Library

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NATO Headquarters

  • Position: Head, Information Processing Section, Archives & Information Management
  • Location: Brussels, Belgium
  • Brief Description: NATO Headquarters (Brussels, Belgium) has a vacancy for Head, Information Processing Section, Archives & Information Management, NATO A2/A3 which is about the equivalent to GS 13/14 (before benefits and allowances). This is a great career opportunity for a military librarian! This position is permanent after the initial 3 year contract for those who wish to become NATO civilians.
  • Deadline for applications: February 7th, 2007
  • More details: http://www.nato.int/structur/recruit/2006/a06-29e.pdf
  • Posted: January/February 2007
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The Oman Studies Centre at Sultan Qaboos University

  • Position: Librarian
  • Location: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
  • Brief Description: The Oman Studies Centre at the Sultan Qaboos University is a multidisciplinary research centre with an outstanding library collection. It offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced librarian to manage the relocation of the Oman Room library into the new Centre building ensuring a minimum disruption of service.
  • More Details about the Oman Studies Centre position
  • Posted: January/February 2007
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Palau Community College

  • Position: College librarian
  • Location: Palau, Micronesia
  • Brief Description:Palau Community College is the country's sole tertiary institution. English is the language of instruction in Palau, and most of the College library collection is in this language.
  • More Details about the Palau Community College Librarian position]
  • Posted: January/February 2007
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The Petroleum Institute

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The Petroleum Institute

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The Petroleum Institute

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The Petroleum Institute

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Prince Sultan University Riyadh, College for Women

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Rabat American School

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Royal Irish Academy, Digital Humanities Observatory

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Saint Louis University-Madrid campus

  • Position: Library Director
  • Location: Madrid, Spain
  • Brief Description: Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit American institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, invites applications for the director of its Madrid Campus (Spain) library. The director will provide strategic direction and vision for the Library, working with faculty and staff to meet the University's educational mission and ambitious goals for growth.
  • More Details about the Saint Louis University position
  • Posted: January/February 2007
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Shao You-Bao Overseas Chinese Documentation & Research Center

  • Position: Curator
  • Location: University of Ohio, Athens, OH
  • Brief Description: Ohio University Libraries seeks applications and nominations for the position of Curator of the Dr. Shao You-Bao Overseas Chinese Documentation and Research Center. The successful applicant will provide leadership for the Center and participate actively in research and study on the Chinese Overseas on an international scale. We seek a candidate with a commitment in working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
  • More Details about the Shao You-Bao Center curator position
  • Posted: January/February 2007
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Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation-Dar Al-Kutub Manuscript Conservation Project

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Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation

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Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation: Senior Administrator

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University of Glasgow: Curation Resources Analyst

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University of Glasgow

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University of Kurdistan Hawler

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University of New South Wales

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University of New South Wales

  • Position: Web Application Development and Support Analyst, ARROW Project
  • Location: Sydney, Australia
  • ARROW Project Web site: http://arrow.unsw.edu.au/
  • Brief Description: This position is for a Web Application Development and SupportAnalyst who will design sustainable technical solutions; develop new services and interfaces for the ARROW digital repository; and maintain the health of the underlying databases and applications. The project is working closely with Monash University, Swinburne University and the National Library of Australia. The project is funded by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training, under the Research Information Infrastructure Framework for Australian Higher Education.
  • More details:http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/23030707.html
  • Deadline: 4/10/07
  • Posted: 3/28/07
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University of Winnipeg

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Wilcox Group

  • Position: Information Technician/Researcher
  • Location: Toronto (downtown),Canada
  • Web site: http://www.wilcoxgroup.com/
  • Brief Description: An exceptional international opportunity awaits an innovative and knowledgeable librarian eager to take a lead role in overseeing the administration of an integrated library system and managing library technology projects at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (near Dubai). The successful candidate will administer existing products and provide leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating technology-focused library services such as enhanced search platforms, digitization projects and the use of emerging technologies to meet strategic goals.
  • More details about the Information Technician/Researcher with the Wilcox Group
  • Posted: 3/8/07
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Zayed University

  • Position: Learning Enhancement Center Supervisor
  • Location: Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Web Site: http://www.zu.ac.ae
  • Brief Description: Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative and young institution committed to the education of Emirati women. The University has 600 faculty and staff serving a total of 3,000 students across two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Zayed University graduates bilingual students who are global in their thinking and equipped to become leaders of their country and role models for women in the Arab world. The University is primarily an undergraduate institution, with emerging graduate programs and research opportunities focusing on national needs. Zayed University is fully accredited in the U.A.E. and is a candidate for accreditation with the Middle States Commission for Higher Education in the U.S.A.
  • More information about the Learning Enhancement Center Supervisor position at Zayed University
  • Posted: 3/28/07
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Zayed University

  • Position: Learning Enhancement Center Coordinator
  • Location: Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Web Site: http://www.zu.ac.ae
  • Brief Description: Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative and young institution committed to the education of Emirati women. The University has 600 faculty and staff serving a total of 3,000 students across two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Zayed University graduates bilingual students who are global in their thinking and equipped to become leaders of their country and role models for women in the Arab world. The University is primarily an undergraduate institution, with emerging graduate programs and research opportunities focusing on national needs. Zayed University is fully accredited in the U.A.E. and is a candidate for accreditation with the Middle States Commission for Higher Education in the U.S.A.
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Zayed University

  • Position: Technology and Metadata Librarian
  • Location: Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Web Site: http://www.zu.ac.ae
  • Brief Description: Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative and young institution committed to the education of Emirati women. The University has 600 faculty and staff serving a total of 3,000 students across two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Zayed University graduates bilingual students who are global in their thinking and equipped to become leaders of their country and role models for women in the Arab world. The University is primarily an undergraduate institution, with emerging graduate programs and research opportunities focusing on national needs. Zayed University is fully accredited in the U.A.E. and is a candidate for accreditation with the Middle States Commission for Higher Education in the U.S.A.
  • More information about the Technology and Metadata Librarian position at Zayed University
  • Posted: 4/3/07
  • More information about the Learning Enhancement Center Coordinator position at Zayed University
  • Posted: 3/28/07
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Internships

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Algorithmics

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European Foundation Centre

  • Positions: 2 Library & Information Department Internships (EU citizens only)
  • Location: Brussels, Belgium
  • Deadline: 5/31/07
  • Website: http://www.efc.be
  • Brief Description: The European Foundation Centre (EFC) is an independent international not-for-profit association, which aims to promote the work of foundations and corporate funders in and with Europe. Based in Brussels, Belgium, the EFC requires one full-time ‘Library & Information Department Intern’ and one full-time Database & Information Department Intern’ for the period of one year (Sept 2007-2008).
  • More Information about the 2007-2008 European Foundation Centre Internship Program
  • Posted: 3/28/07
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Volunteer

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ALA Annual Conference Meet & Greet for International Participants

  • Brief Description: The IRRT IVC Committee is looking for volunteers to staff the International Visitors Center at the ALA conference in Washington, D.C. IRRT sponsors the IVC for international librarians attending the conference. The IVC will be located near the exhibits and will be open Friday, June 22 through Monday, June 25. IVC Volunteers assist international visitors by answering questions and giving directions at the conference (don't worry, we provide all the information you need to help the visitors!). In addition to information, the IVC offers international visitors computers for email/Internet and a place to meet with friends and relax. Working at the IVC is fun and a great way to meet people from around the world. All you need to be a successful volunteer is a smile and a helpful attitude! Please consider volunteering for a 1- to 2-hour time slot (or more!).
  • If interested, please contact: Jaclyn Bedoya (jaclynbedoya@gmail.com)
  • Posted: April 23, 2007
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