Assistant Librarian With a cool head and a creative eye
With a collection of approximately 14,000 books, 40
international journals, over 1,000 DVDs, and a film
theater with seating for twenty-five, the DIS library is packed
with resources in our 290-m2 bright lending
facilities. However, we need you to help out optimizing the
usage of these facilities.
DIS provides high quality academic study programs for American
undergraduate students in Copenhagen
and our library plays an essential role in providing a high
level of service to the individual student and
ensuring they have a unique experience at DIS. Furthermore, the
library is part of the academic support for
faculty and staff at DIS.
The new Assistant Librarian will be involved in several
different tasks at the Library. This includes working
with textbooks and library books, as well as doing work related
to our compendium production.
It will also be expected that the Assistant Librarian is capable
of providing guidance to the students on
various issues, such as printer difficulties, book questions and
a host of other things. At the beginning and
end of each semester there will be some additional physical work
required with regards to setting up Book
Return and Book Pickup.
Furthermore, we expect that you assist the Head Librarian with
various projects at the Library, so being
creative is a plus.
We are in the process of defining the various tasks at the
Library and the position will therefore initially run
for a year only. Aside, from the Head Librarian and the upcoming
Assistant Librarian, approximately four
Student Assistants are part of the team.
The position is 30 hours a week, usually placed within 8:30
17:00. DIS is flexible but expects flexibility as
well when needed. There is also an opportunity for leading study
tours.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Helping out with daily tasks at the Library
Support to students and faculty
Basic assistance
Working on assorted creative Library projects
Professional & personal competences
A systematic approach to tasks
A cool head in stressful situations
Ability to think while on your feet
Service-minded
Knowledge of various programs in Microsoft Office
Detail-oriented, structured and able to multi-task
Fluent in English
Knowledge of library work would be preferred but not
required
You will be working in an informal and enthusiastic environment
together with a dedicated staff and faculty with emphasis on
cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, innovation and
adaptability.
For more information, please contact Librarian Karl Weis-Fogh at
[email protected].
Application Process Please submit a resume and an application
letter in English as soon as possible to [email protected]. Title the
e-mail Assistant Librarian.
DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Established in 1959, DIS is a Danish non-profit study abroad
institution in Copenhagen offering high-quality semester,
academic year, and summer programs taught in English. The DIS
students are undergraduates (3rd or 4th year) from
the most or more selective U.S. universities. DIS has
cooperation agreements with approximately 170 universities in
the U.S. More than 190 challenging courses are offered within a
diverse and intensive curriculum. Course-integrated
study tours throughout Europe and diverse housing options add
experiential learning and cultural immersion to the
program.
Vestergade 7 DK-1456 Kbenhavn K (+45) 3311 0144
www.DISabroad.org
