Library Trainee (m/f)

The Library of the UNESCO-IHE contributes to the educational and research activities of academic staff and students by gathering, accessing and distributing information and scientific literature. For this department we are looking for a Library Trainee.

Responsibilities

The trainee is performing professional duties in one or more of the following areas:

On-line search
Providing specialized assistance to students and academic staff
Entering and checking data in the library catalogue, the reference database and Intranet site

Processing of library materials and assistance with special projects as needed.

Competences

Second or third year student in Information and Library Management (IDM)/ SGO Library School or similar (MBO/HBO)
Ability to communicate in English and Dutch, both written and verbal
Ability to work with an international and multi-cultural user community
Good interpersonal and communications skills
Accuracy and attention to detail

Terms of employment

We offer you a dynamic international and professional working environment, with a challenging opportunity for hands-on experience. This position is for a period of 4 to 6 months or according to the guidelines of the applicant’ study requirements. We provide a monthly remuneration.

Information and application

Additional information can be obtained from Patricia Darvis, Librarian (T: +31(0)15- 21 51 714 / E: p.darvis@unesco-ihe.org).

Applications with curriculum vitae can be sent to UNESCO-IHE, attn. Personnel and Organisation Department (E vacancies@unesco-ihe.org), PO Box 3015, 2601 DA Delft, The Netherlands, stating “vacancy Library Trainee”.