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13 July 2008

Wanted: Librarian (Qatar)

Category: Job Openings

Job title: Librarian - Collections and Instructional Services
Institution: Georgetown University - SFS in Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar
Source: LISjobs.com


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Job Title: Librarian - Collections and Instructional Services
Organization: Georgetown University - SFS in Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar,
Description: Librarian - Collections and Instructional Services

Since it opened in 2005, the SFS-Qatar Library has grown very rapidly to become one of the largest and most frequented libraries in Qatar. Our library supports the learning, teaching, and research goals of SFS-Qatar students and faculty while also serving as a resource for the entire Doha community. The library’s collections, staff, spaces, and technologies encourage academic exploration and foster lifelong learning.
It is our intention now to purchase and provide a collection of Arabic language resources targeted to support the increasing number of Arabic language course offerings at SFS-Qatar. The successful candidate will carry responsibility for that development. Additionally, this Librarian position will work to enhance and expand the library’s information literacy and research skills instructional program including the development of teaching materials and resource guides and the provision of reference and research assistance for students and faculty.

Responsibilities:

* Plan, initiate, develop, assess, and manage an Arabic language collection for the library.
* Develop profiles, processes, and procedures for selecting, ordering, receiving, cataloguing, and maintaining Arabic collections using the library’s integrated management software system.
* Transfer bibliographic and financial data between vendor and library software systems.
* Liaise with faculty and other academic departments to plan and develop an information literacy instruction program that is integrated within the SFS-Q curriculum.
* Develop, produce, and teach information literacy and research skills programs and classes.
* Design and produce library subject guides and instructional materials.
* Assist in policy development for the library.
* Assist in updating and maintaining the library’s print and web-based marketing and information tools.
* Perform in-depth research for faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements:

* Minimum of 5 years professional experience in an academic, research, or similar library setting with significant experience in Arabic language materials collection development and assessment.
* Masters in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent accreditation body. Additional graduate degree in a discipline area desirable.
* Proficient Arabic and English language skills – oral and written.
* Superior oral and written communication skills with a record of professional participation and accomplishment.
* Must have a strong commitment to academic support and public service.
* Expertise in the use of OCLC and other major bibliographic utilities, current cataloguing standards (e.g. AACR2), LC Classification System and subject headings, authority control systems, US MARC and other MARC record formats and standards .
* Familiarity with integrated library systems (III Millennium system in particular) and with electronic data exchange methods and protocols.
* Skill in the application of educational technologies and the use of learning management systems and other interactive software programs.
* Thorough knowledge of the Arabic publishing and translation industry, book trade, digital publishing, pricing trends, scholarly communication issues, media formats, archiving, licensing and copyright law.
* Extensive knowledge of academic library collections and core collection building tools and resources.
* Sound knowledge of integrated library systems, cataloguing and metadata structures, electronic data exchange, and interoperability of data structures.
* Thorough knowledge of information literacy development strategies, programs, and standards and of reference and research resources.
* Considerable knowledge of educational technologies and learning management software and systems.

If you are interested in joining a world-class international organization committed to diversity, and you believe that education is a key to a better tomorrow, then visit our website at http://sfs.georgetown.edu/qatar/about/employment to learn more.

All full time employees of Georgetown SFS-Qatar receive a comprehensive benefits package, highlighted by:

* Attractive Salaries
* Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premiums)
* Fully furnished accommodations or a housing allowance
* Educational reimbursement for dependent children under age 18
* Generous leave and holiday schedule

Georgetown University is an equal opportunity employer with non-discriminatory employment practices.

When applying, please mention that you saw this ad on LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings on the Internet.

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