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3 December 2008

Wanted: 11 Librarians (Qatar)

Category: Job Openings

Job titles: Various
Institution: Central Library, Qatar Foundation
Location: Doha, Qatar
Source: LISjobs.com


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QATAR FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CENTRAL LIBRARY, EDUCATION DIVISION, DOHA, QATAR

The Central Library, part of the Qatar Foundation’s Education City, seeks applicants for the position of:

  1. Web Librarian
  2. Head of Arabian and Islamic Heritage Library
  3. Senior Collections Librarian
  4. Electronic Resource Management Librarian
  5. Senior Integrated Library System Librarian
  6. Academic Personnel Librarian
  7. Senior Licensing Librarian
  8. Head, Analog Resources
  9. Head, Digital Resources
  10. Head, Qatar Foundation World Digital Library Office
  11. Associate Director for Public Services

About Qatar Foundation and Education City, Doha

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is a private, chartered, nonprofit organization, founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. Guided by the principle that a nation’s greatest resource is the potential of its people, Qatar Foundation aims to develop that potential through a network of centers devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare.

Supported by ample residential and recreational facilities, Education City is a community of institutions serving the whole citizen, from early childhood education to post-graduate study. Education City is a hub for the generation of knowledge, provides researchers with world-class facilities and opportunities for international collaboration, while preparing future graduates to become leaders in Qatar and the region.
Current Education City partners are Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Northwestern University School of Journalism and Communication, Rand Corporation, Qatar National Symphony Orchestra, Al Jazeera Children’s Channel, the Doha Debates, Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy and the Qatar Science and Technology Park.
See www.qf.org.qa for more information.

Central Library, Education Division

The Central Library will take a leadership role in meeting the ambitious goals of the Qatar Foundation to become an outstanding academic, research, public and national library. The Central Library will serve universities, schools, foundations, research institutes, medical center and other Education City partners. Set to become Qatar’s premier information resource, the Central Library will offer comprehensive collections of print and digital materials and cutting edge information services to enable participating institutions to reach their educational, social, research, cultural and community goals.

A new building, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Rem Koolhaas, is scheduled for ground breaking in 2009 and anticipated opening in 2011. The Central Library senior administration is now planning its infrastructure and services and seeks applicants for key positions in public services, technical services, collections and human resources.

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