[LIBJOBS] United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi - Collections/Public Services Librarian

Collection Development & Public Services Librarian

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)

                          

The NYUAD Library seeks candidates with flexibility, creativity, and a strong customer service commitment to serve in a combined role as Collection Development and Public Services Librarian.  Work location is Abu Dhabi campus library downtown location, interim to the completion of the permanent campus on Saadiyat Island. The starting date is negotiable between January and May of 2010.

 

Reporting to the Library Director, duties include:  Planning, design and provision of collection development services and public access services in the NYUAD Library.  Includes the production and revision of library guides; provide individual and group instruction and orientation; serve as a liaison to faculty and students; manage content of library web pages; contribute to the library’s public relations efforts; serve as liaison to Collections Management, Reference/Public Services and other departments in the Division of Libraries in New York; provide collection development for general circulating collections in all formats; assist Library Director in creating collection development policy and procedures; work with faculty members and students on integrating electronic resources into teaching and research; respond to reference questions; deliver library instruction in traditional and technology-based modes, participate in library and institutional committees and other activities as appropriate.  Candidate is expected to have the ability to use a full range of text and electronic resources in areas related to the NYUAD curriculum.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS or accepted international equivalent.  Second subject Master’s degree preferred but not required.  Background in subject matter relevant to the curriculum required; familiarity with current trends in pedagogy, electronic resources and  databases. Demonstrated experience in an academic library, including collection development, bibliographic instruction and reference work in an academic library. Recent graduates with the required qualifications will be considered.  Awareness of cross-disciplinary issues in academic libraries. Excellent  English language communication and interpersonal skills necessary. Knowledge of a language other than English preferred, but not required.  Ability to work collegially within a small unit that is flexible and extremely responsive to patrons.

 

The NYUAD Library is rapidly developing to support the research and curricular needs of the new university that will become the second major hub of New York University’s Global Network University.  The library will contain over 100,000 volumes, with one of the most complete offerings of electronic journals and digital resources available.  Links for additional information:  http://nyuad.nyu.edu  http://www.saadiyat.ae/en/  http://www.visitabudhabi.ae/en/

 

A highly competitive package of compensation and benefits is offered. Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of application that specifically states how background and experiences are relevant to the position responsibilities and qualifications; current resume; and the names, addresses, email and telephone contacts of three references to Mr. Stephen Shorb via email to: steve.shorb@nyu.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

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