EBLIDA seeks a Director from February 2003

EBLIDA is the European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations, an independent umbrella association of national library, information, documentation and archive associations and institutions in Europe.

Responsibilities

Lobby and influence European institutions and relevant bodies
Organise lobby activities in co-operation with national library & archive organisations
Monitor and analyse proposed legislation and develop strategies to promote the interests of EBLIDA members
Organise events, EBLIDA Council and Executive Committee meetings
Promotion of EBLIDA including publications and website
Ensure EBLIDA representation at conferences and events
Financial management of the association including funding
Direct and co-ordinate EBLIDA activities including the EBLIDA secretariat

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess good academic and professional qualifications, will be familiar with the institutions and procedures of the European Union, as well as current issues and trends in European libraries and archives, especially those relating to the digital environment. A legal background would be a distinct advantage as well as language skills.

Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills are essential as well as the ability to network and build partnerships. Especially important is the ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise English.  A political flair is a prerequisite. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, will enjoy working independently in a small secretariat and will be willing to travel extensively.

The closing date for applications is Friday 1 November. Interviews will take place in the Hague 15-16 November 2002.

Please send a full CV with details of two professional referees 
plus a statement  (approx. 300 words) on the candidate’s view of EBLIDA as an organisation to:

Britt-Marie Häggström, President EBLIDA
PO Box 43300
NL-2504 AH The Hague
The Netherlands

 The envelope should be marked Confidential.

 Further information can be obtained from www.eblida.org or Teresa Hackett, +31 70 309 0608 or eblida@nblc.nl

Created: 27 September 2002
Last updated: 14 October 2002