[LIBJOBS] Systems and Web Development Librarian (The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

 

SYSTEMS AND WEB DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN

- Library

 

 

The Petroleum Institute (PI), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates invites applications for the new position of Systems and Web Development Librarian.

 

The successful applicant will lead developments and operations in enhancing library web related activities, integrate access to digital information as well as administer and develop the library’s information management systems. The position reports directly to the Head Librarian.

 

Responsibilities:

 

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

 

·          Develop and implement new Web based applications and user services

·          Manage digital information services and resources that support teaching, learning and research

·          Establish policies and standards for presentation of web based content and services

·          Manage and administer all aspects of the library’s Integrated Library Management System ILMS

·          Liaise with system vendor and Institute’s IT department for development of the system

·          Provide technical expertise, support and training for the successful operation and development of the ILMS

·          Complete projects reports and other assigned tasks within established time frames so that library system goals and objectives are met and services delivered efficiently and effectively

·          Manage and administer all aspects of the Library’s various information systems

·          Provide technical expertise, support, and training for digital library planning and development

·          Serve as the library liaison to appropriate campus committees

·          Participate in Library, institutional and other professional activities

·          Perform other duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

 

·          Demonstrated/documented evidence of successful management of web projects, computer systems projects and networking

·          Knowledge, web design, scripting languages and support skills and of MARC and metadata record structures

·          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·          Familiarity with SQL

·          Demonstrated substantial experience with an integrated library management system

·          Familiarity with relational databases and handling a variety of data formats

·          3-5 years relevant library experience preferred

·          International library experience an advantage

·          Ability to work in a small team environment

·          Demonstrated capacity to foster and manage change

·          Ability to lead, envision, and plan for future directions

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

·          Accredited ALA MLS degree or other internationally recognized library qualifications. Candidates with any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

·          Knowledge of standard Microsoft software packages, experience in Web server administration

 

The Petroleum Institute (PI) was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class institution in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries. The PI’s sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and several major international oil companies, namely Shell, BP, Jodco and Total. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities and is now in the planning phase of three major research centers on its campus. The PI is affiliated with the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Maryland (College Park), the University of Minnesota and Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria. Recent additions to collaborating institutions include Rice University and University of Texas, Austin. The growth of the PI is instrumental to meet the business and research needs of the fast growth of the UAE industry. For additional information, please refer to the PI website: www.pi.ac.ae.

 

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit all materials online at http://www.pi.ac.ae/jobs/Lib/SysWeb.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until successful candidates are selected. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.