[LIBJOBS] United Kingdom - London - Librarian

Librarian                                                 Application Deadline: 10^th Feb 2010

 

AKU-ISMC requires a full-time librarian who will be working in close collaboration with the library of the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) in London. At present, the two Institutes (AKU-ISMC and the IIS) are in the process of amalgamating their library resources. The Institutes’ libraries provide a unique collection on Muslim cultures and history, in a range of languages to meet the teaching needs of both Institutes as well as providing a significant and distinctive scholarly research collection.

 

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge and practical experience of change management within an academic library context. The AKU-ISMC librarian will report to the Aga Khan University Head Librarian in Karachi, Pakistan with a functional reporting to the Director of the Institute in London.

 

Main Duties:

The Librarian will be responsible for the provision and maintenance of Library services to meet the needs of the Institute’s staff, students and researchers for texts, information an audio-visual resources in printed, digital and all other forms and media. The duties will include but will not be limited to:

 

·         Collection and resource development

·         Selection, acquisition and maintenance of Library hardware and software

·         Cataloguing

·         Current awareness and other bibliographical services

·         Cooperation with other libraries

·         Management of Library staff

 

Requirements:

 

·         A degree in Library / information science from an institution affiliated to an IFLA accredited Library association (post-graduate qualification preferred)

·         Complete command of, and fluency in, written and spoken English, which is the working language of the Institute and the Library

·         A good reading knowledge of Arabic

·         An adequate reading knowledge of one or more of the following: Bengali, French, German, Malay, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish or Urdu would be a distinct advantage

·         Academic knowledge of Islam and Muslim civilizations, at degree level including some research

·         Experience of working at a senior leveling in an academic library, including cataloguing and library management

·         Experience & knowledge of International bibliographic standards (Marc, Dublin core and other metadata standards)

·         Extensive knowledge and experience of print and electronic information resources in Islamic studies

·         Experience and practical knowledge of information technology and database management, including integrated library management and on-line cataloguing systems

·         Previous residence or extensive travel in one or more Muslim countries

·         Proven fiscal and administrative management ability

 

To apply: Candidates should send a letter of application; curriculum vitae; names, phone numbers and e-mail address of three referees; copies of diplomas (unofficial are acceptable at this stage) to:

 

E-mail (Preferred): ismc.personnel@aku.edu         OR

 

HR Department, AKU-ISMC, 210 Euston Road, NW1 2DA

 

Tel: 020 7907 1020     Fax: 020 7907 1030   Web: www.aku.edu/ismc

 

Disclaimer: AKU-ISMC is part of the Aga Khan University, an international university with operations in ten countries. By submitting an application to AKU-ISMC you agree to revoke your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998 thereby permitting AKU-ISMC to share the contents of your application with relevant colleagues at our headquarters institution AKU Karachi, and with its nominated agents for the purpose of completing this recruitment exercise.

 

The University will respond only to those applicants it wishes to consider for interview. If you would like to have your application materials returned, please enclose an appropriately stamped, self-addressed envelope.