Job Vacancy: Distance Learning Librarian at University of Nicosia

Distance Learning Librarian

The candidate will be in charge of handling all tasks involved with foreign English speaking Distance Learning students, under the supervisor.  Will have to have:

• Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft packages, and learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard and communication technologies used in providing virtual reference
• Experience in using a range of online databases, resources and IT applications to provide reference and research assistance to online students via e-mail or phone
• Ability to apply/use advanced search techniques using both library and free on the web resources
• Experience with development of online tutorials and webinars in information literacy
• Ability to cooperate with the supervisor and work  efficiently and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Have supervisory skills for the training and performance of assistants
• Ability to adapt and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment

Qualifications:

• Degree in Library Science and Information Systems, with two years relevant experience in an academic library
• Fluent in both oral/written English and Greek languages, preferably bilingual
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) as well as strong presentation skills

Closing Date: February 18, 2015

Application process:
Please submit a completed application together with a current CV through our on line recruitment system http://vacancies.unic.ac.cy/ .  For questions regarding the application process contact Ms Dina Hassabi at hassabi.d@unic.ac.cy  (tel.:+357 22 841538).