Training Future Library LeadersCIRDAP Aziz ul Haq LibraryInternship Programme

Library Internships Programme is designed for library and information science students who want to gain experience in librarianship or information science in a regional inter-governmental organisation. Under the supervision of librarian, interns will be given an overview of reference services, technical services, collection development, library management, database management or any other special project.

Objective

The Purposes of the CIRDAP Aziz ul Haq Library (CAL) Internship Programme are:

To give the internsthe opportunity to gain an understanding of the nature of library and information management business in the library of an organization with an international network.

To learn new skills and gain practical work experience

To enhance the chances of interns in gaining employment nationally or internationally

To pave way for advanced studies

Criteria for Selection

The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility for the Internship programme.

Applicants should:

have completed a Masters degree in library and information science

not be more than 28 years of age

Have a good knowledge in Microsoft word, Excle,Powepont

Knowledge about library software D-Space,Koha and other related Library Software preferable ,but not necessary

have a very good command of English

Duration

The duration of the internship will be Six months. (In exceptional cases, it may be extended).

Procedure for Application

Applicants who are interested in doing an internship will submit the following documentation:

a covering letter stating the reason for applying to the internship programme, indicating the benefits which are expected to be derived from the internship and career goals;

a brief curriculum vitae

a duly completed and signed internship application form (enclosure 1)

Office Facilities

Interns will be provided office space and facilities as appropriate for their work.

Conditions of Internship

Interns will be assigned to work with a supervisor who will be responsible for providing them with a description of duties and a work plan. Upon completion of the internship, intern will be required to complete a final report describing what was achieved during the internship.

Interns will not be considered officials or staff members of the organization.

Interns will be paid Monthly convene bill Tk.4000 for the cost of travel of the interns.

Interns will be expected to work full -time and to carry out the duties assigned to them.

Interns should be punctual in attendance and disciplined

Internship can be terminated at the discretion of the organization at any time.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the internship, intern will receive a certificate from the Director General of CIRDAP. This certificate will state the period of internship, main allocated tasks and an evaluation the intern's performance.

Internship Coordinator: Dr.Usharani Boruah

Librarian

E-mail: usharani@cirdap.org

Information and Communication Division

Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific

Chameli House, 17 Topkhana Road

GPO Box 2883, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Tel. (880 2) 9558751, 7169824-5, 9564776

Fax: (880 2) 9562035, E-mail: Infocom@cirdap.org

Web site: http://www.cirdap.org.sg

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