Registration closes on the 17th February for the LAI Academic & Special Libraries Section Annual Seminar 2012:

“Unlocking your potential: innovative approaches in library service delivery”

Friday 24th February 2012,

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8

Registration: http://www.regonline.co.uk/ASLConf2012

Invitation code: ASL2012

For details of the preliminary programme check out the new blog for the Academic & Special Libraries Section Annual Seminar…

N.B. Seminar fees are the same as 2011 rates.
€100 A&SL LAI members
€120 LAI members
€150 non-LAI members
€30 unwaged/volunteers

Contact: jcolleryasl@gmail.com

Registration now open!

“Democracy Development in a New Media Environment”
A conference on the role on libraries in Europe and their current e-challenges

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Are you a IAML member or do you work for a IAML member institution? Did you attend IAML 2011 in Dublin? Feel like registering for IAML 2012 before February 15? If you answered “yes” to all 3 questions, there is a special Early Bird rate for you! The first 20 people to register for IAML 2012 in Montréal will enjoy a special low rate of $375. Register now!

As was announced at last year’s closing session, IAML members who attended Dublin 2011 have a 2-week window to take advantage of this special Early Bird rate. The higher Regular Early Bird registration opens to all on February 15, 2012. But don’t delay: this offer is valid only for the first 20 registrations or until February 14, whichever comes first.

The RDS Library has approximately 100,000 books and approximately 100,000 serials in 1,500 titles.  We are seeking a qualified Librarian to join the cataloguing team in cataloguing various items such as monographs, journals and images.  Reporting to the Foundation Director, main responsibilities include:

• Creating original catalogue records for uncatalogued and new items and checking items already catalogued;
• Adding Library of Congress Subject Headings to all records;
• Assisting in the administration of the Cataloguing Procedures Manual;
• Involvement in RDS events as directed by the Foundation Director such as the Annual Dublin Horse Show.

The ideal candidate will be an organised, adaptable, proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a close knit team but has the proven ability to work independently. The individual will have excellent attention to detail and proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office.

At least two years full-time cataloguing experience using Marc 21, AACR2,  Library of Congress Subject Headings and the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme, supported by a third level Library qualification.   The candidate will have experience using a computerised library system and databases such as Filemaker.  For a full job description please click here.   Remuneration package available upon request.

Closing date: Monday, 13th February 2012

FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR
This person will provide full administrative support to the Foundation team for events in the areas of agriculture, science, arts and industry.
Reporting to the Foundation and Membership Development Manager, main responsibilities include:

• Assisting the team before, during and after Foundation events.  This will include mail-outs, handling telephone enquiries, updating databases, online event bookings, administering purchase order numbers;

• Providing administrative support for various event promotional materials such as brochures, advertisements to include proof-reading, assisting with design and liaising with printers;

• Assisting with website and social media content management;

• Providing operational support for Committee Meetings such as meeting room preparation and secretarial support to Foundation meetings such as minute taking;

The ideal candidate will be a people orientated, confident, proactive individual with a proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines As well as having excellent organisational and administrative skills, the individual will have meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.

IT and website content management proficient, the individual will have at least three years administrative experience in a team support role, supported by a relevant qualification.   For a full job description please click here. Remuneration package available upon request.
Closing date: Thursday, 2nd February 2012

ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE
This individual will provide secretarial support to the Registrar in the administration of the Board of Management, Council, Foundation Board and Committees.
Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the preparation of meetings which will include producing meeting packs, room preparation, catering etc.;

• Attend meetings, minute taking and undertake any other post meeting administration as directed by the Registrar;

• Assist with the Annual Election Process;

• Provide support with the RDS President’s hospitality arrangements at the annual Dublin Horse Show and co-ordinate other celebratory occasions as directed;

• Support the Registrar in reviewing the Society’s By-Laws and other materials such as organisational manuals and corporate governance documents.

The ideal candidate will be a confident, motivated individual with a proven ability to prioritise a demanding workload with meticulous attention to detail.  He/she will have excellent organisational and proof reading skills.   The individual will be a people orientated, tactful and diplomatic person who knows how and when to be discreet.

IT proficient, the individual will have at least five years experience at high-level meetings in a secretarial capacity supported by a relevant qualification.  For a full job description please click here.   Remuneration package available upon request.

Closing date:  Thursday, 2nd February 2012

SALES EXECUTIVE
As an integral member of the Commercial team, this Sales role will contribute to the development and growth of new accounts in the Irish Corporate Market and existing business and revenue for the RDS.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, main responsibilities include:

• Achievement of sales revenue and targets for new accounts in the Irish Corporate Market and existing accounts;

• Client Account Management encompassing site visits, preparation of quotations and acting as their key point of contact in the RDS;

• Sales administration;

• Annual Dublin Horse Show Ladies Day and Sponsor Liaison.

The ideal candidate will be a confident, proactive individual with the proven ability to achieve revenue targets and work well under pressure.  As well as having excellent negotiation and relationship building skills, the person will possess strong organisational and administrative skills with good attention to detail.

IT proficient, the individual will have at least two years B2B sales experience preferably within the hospitality/entertainment/events sector supported by a relevant third level qualification. For a full job description please click here.   Remuneration package available upon request.

Closing date: Friday, 10th February 2012

Human Resources Department
RDS
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Phone: +353 (0)1 668 0866
Fax: +353 (0)1 660 4014
hr@rds.ie

Are you a Library and Information Science student?

Submit a paper on the theme “Libraries Now! – Inspiring, Surprising, Empowering” and you could be attending the 78th IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Helsinki from 11th – 17th August 2012. You will also get 1 year’s free IFLA membership and a recommendation for publication of your winning paper in the IFLA Journal.

For full details visit http://www.ifla.org/en/set/student-paper-award