Seeking Experienced Librarian as Paid Volunteer at Environmental Library in Bhutan
The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RPSN) is an environmental nonprofit located in the gorgeous mountain Kingdom of Bhutan. RPSN is seeking an experienced librarian to set up the first-ever environmental library in the country starting in May or June 2011 for an 8-to-12 month appointment. Starting date and length negotiable. In this self-directed position, you would be in charge of administrative, technical and user services.
Position Description
- Maintain catalog and track books
- Recommend book or journal acquisition
- Assist library users
- Create research/library user guides by subject area (the subject areas would be provided by RSPN)
- Recommend rotating educational library displays
- Train Bhutanese counterpart in positive librarian tasks
- Help in acquisition of additional journals and academic databases
- Records setup and maintenance
- Make and implement recommendations on library improvement as necessary
- Other librarian duties as needed
Degree Requirements
- 5+ years librarian experience or master's degree in library science
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Interest in environmental issues preferred but not required
- English fluency required
Salary
Paid accommodation
Small living stipend
For more information about RSPN or the beautiful mountain valley where we are located, please visit our website at www.rspnbhutan.org or email the contacts listed below.
To apply for this internship, please submit your CV, the contact information for three references, and a cover letter detailing your interest and availability for this position. Submit your materials via email to: Ms. Rachel Sayre at rsayre@rspnbhutan.org and Mr. Phuntsho Yonten at pyonten@rspnbhutan.org.
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