Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Delhi invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian
Max Mueller Bhavan is part of the worldwide network of the Goethe-Institut Munich and promotes German language and culture abroad. The Regional Library provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about Germany.
Responsibilities:
Ø Provide reference services about Germany
Ø Catalogue and classify the library collection
Ø Participate in collection development
Ø Develop marketing strategies and outreach programmes to promote
library resources and services
Ø Develop interactive Web 2.0 and ICT-based services
Ø Prepare library newsletter and other promotional material
Ø Maintain the library website
Requirements:
Ø Master's degree from an accredited library school
Ø Minimum two years of professional experience
Ø Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ø Good knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an
advantage
Ø Competence in using new technology as a research tool
Ø Profound knowledge of computer applications
Ø Initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a team environment
Ø Strong commitment to public service
Remuneration in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by April 18, 2011 will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, along with two professional references to:
Dr. Renu Seth
Chief Librarian
Max Mueller Bhavan
3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001
Telephone +91-11-23471137
seth@delhi.goethe.org
http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi
Max Mueller Bhavan is part of the worldwide network of the Goethe-Institut Munich and promotes German language and culture abroad. The Regional Library provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about Germany.
Responsibilities:
Ø Provide reference services about Germany
Ø Catalogue and classify the library collection
Ø Participate in collection development
Ø Develop marketing strategies and outreach programmes to promote
library resources and services
Ø Develop interactive Web 2.0 and ICT-based services
Ø Prepare library newsletter and other promotional material
Ø Maintain the library website
Requirements:
Ø Master's degree from an accredited library school
Ø Minimum two years of professional experience
Ø Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ø Good knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an
advantage
Ø Competence in using new technology as a research tool
Ø Profound knowledge of computer applications
Ø Initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a team environment
Ø Strong commitment to public service
Remuneration in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by April 18, 2011 will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, along with two professional references to:
Dr. Renu Seth
Chief Librarian
Max Mueller Bhavan
3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001
Telephone +91-11-23471137
seth@delhi.goethe.org
http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi
