It may be because of maternity and childcare leave provisions:). We should condem this and should sensitise policy makers to be gender neutral. In many international applications they write its for equal opportunity and women and differentlyable are encouraged to apply. On 07/02/2013, Meera B M wrote:

Today morning there was a posting through LIS-Forum inviting application for Library Assistants post and the preference was for a male candidate. This was questioned by Ms. Nishy.

Today after noon we find one more similar posting. May we know the reason please?

Regards Meera

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Dear Professionals,

Applications are invited for the post Library Assistant

Qualification: BLISc.

Male candidate preferable.

Salary : 6000 - 7000

Experience: Freshers can also apply

Kindly email your updated resume to prabhu@uit.ac.in

Location : United Institute of Technology Periyanaickenpalayam Coimbatore 641 021 Last date to apply for this position is on or before 13th of Feb 2013

M.Prabhu, B.Com, M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D.,) Librarian United Institute of Technology G.Kovundampalayam, Periyanaickenpalayam Coimbatore 641 021

Mobile: 97 503 999 55

http://uitcentrallibrary.webs.com/ http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com

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