Fédération internationale de documentation

The « International federation for documentation invites applications for the post of its general secretary ». - This position, which entails cooperation on a worldwide basis on all questions of documentation, scientific publication etc., requires a vigorous personality, preferably between 40-50 years, able to read, write and speak English, French and preferably to understand German, Russian, Dutch and Spanish.

The person appointed should be a university science graduate or the equivalent of good standing, with administrative experience, a capacity for public relations on the international basis and a good public speaker.

While he need not be a professional documentalist, he should at least have a general understanding of the subject and of the needs of scientists and others for information.

The person appointed will be expected to reside at The Hague which is the headquarters of the Federation.

Applications should be forwarded to the General Secretariat of the Federation, 6 Willem Witsenplein, The Hague, Netherlands.