The Library of the Petroleum Institute Abu Dhabi invites applications from ALA or equivalent professionally accredited librarians for the positions (2) of Information Services Librarian (Information literacy and reference librarian).
Applicants must combine a strong background of information literacy and reference in an academic environment. Applicants must have demonstrated/documented evidence of successful experience in an information literacy program in a reference department of an academic library. The Library is experiencing rapid growth in its collections and services.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
§ Provide instructional services and reference to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Petroleum Institute community
§ Develop a comprehensive approach to library instructional services
§ Consult on in-depth research inquiries and facilitate end-user searches
§ Develop, promote and instruct library users in topic and course integrated sessions on the use of electronic information systems, library research techniques and general library resources and services
§ Prepare print and electronic instruction tools
§ Assist in monitoring and developing reference web pages
§ Serve as a liaison librarian to one of the PI Programs
§ Contribute to PI community by participating in PI committees
§ Keep up-to-date on issues and trends in librarianship at the local, regional, national, and international levels
§ Help define information literacy objectives by discipline, to design/refine library-based assignments
§ Provide input on the design of the library’s web image/web site
Requirements:
§ An ALA accredited MLS degree or equivalent
§ Teaching skills and experience in information literacy instruction
§ Demonstrated/documented evidence of successful performance in a reference department of an automated academic library
§ Evidence of effective interpersonal communication, analytical and organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team based organization
§ Experience with a range of information technologies for web-based services
§ Commitment to excellent client services to a culturally diverse user base
§ Demonstrated capacity to foster and manage change
§ Ability to lead, envision, and plan for future directions
§ Minimum 2 to 3 years library experience with experience in delivering information literacy instruction
Preferred Qualifications:
§ Knowledge of trends and issues facing international libraries
§ Additional study/degree in the physical science and/or engineering fields
§ Experience in a scientific or engineering academic library
§ Ability to work independently or collaboratively
§ Skill in advancing ongoing partnerships and alliances within the PI community and beyond
§ Ability to understand and work effectively within a complex academic environment
§ International library experience
§ Active in professional organizations and displays a desire to work in newly developed professional associations
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.
Salary/Benefits: The total compensation package includes a tax-free 12-month base salary, and a benefits allowance that covers relocation, housing, initial furnishings, utilities; transportation (automobile purchase loan), health insurance, end-of-service benefit and annual leave travel. Applicants must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit all materials online at http://www.pi.ac.ae/jobs. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until successful candidates are selected. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
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From: Recruiting-Coordinator [mailto:recruiting-coordinator@pi.ac.ae]
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