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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

[LIBJOBS] Library Support Specialist - UCL (Georgetown University, Doha, Qatar)

Library Support Specialist - UCL

The University College of London has recently begun offering programs in archaeology, conservation, and museum studies in Qatar. The UCL-Q Library collections and services are being integrated within the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service – Qatar (SFS-Q) Library space. The Library Support Specialist – UCL is a new position created to facilitate the integration of the UCL-Q library within the Georgetown library.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and analyze bibliographic data fields within III system for quality control.
  • Order books, periodicals, and other materials from various suppliers.
  • Manage EDI interfaces and maintain vendor records within the III integrated library system.
  • Receive library materials for both UCL-Q and GU-Q collections.
  • Load bibliographic and financial records from bibliographic utilities into the III system.
  • Manage consolidated billing processes.
  • Handle invoice payments and maintain financial records.
  • Perform derived cataloguing of materials, edit catalogue records, and produce call number labels.
  • Manage inventory of processing supplies and materials.
  • Scan records for incoming materials and correct any load errors.
  • Manage patron records for UCL-Q and other patron categories.
  • Update and maintain course reserve collections (print and electronic).
  • Determine shelving requirements and organize shelving and shifting of collections.
  • Monitor usage of study spaces and computer workstations.
  • Maintain records and statistics.
  • Develop policies and document procedures, especially in relation to UCL-Q library operations.
  • Answer queries and trouble-shoot technical problems.
  • Assist in handling circulation and stacks maintenance duties as required.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and in achieving library-wide goals and priorities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in library technical services or systems areas.
  • Some experience in library user services (circulation, interlibrary loans, course reserves) highly desirable.
  • Experience in using an integrated library system, preferably the Innovative Interfaces Inc. Millennium system.
  • Experience in dealing with library suppliers and vendors highly desirable.
  • Strong computer skills and ability to handle large volumes of data.
  • Thorough knowledge of library technical services with extensive experience in acquisitions, cataloguing, invoice handling, and processing materials.
  • Sound knowledge of integrated library software systems, electronic data exchange, and interoperability of data structures.
  • Sound knowledge of circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan procedures, and document delivery with the ability to handle these processes within an integrated library system.
  • Knowledge of higher educational library practices and procedures.
  • Experience in using and working with mobile devices and applications (iPads, smartphones, cameras) and other equipment.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer literacy, excellent keyboarding skills.
  • Knowledge of the publishing industry and book trade.
  • Strong public service orientation and ability.
  • Arabic language proficiency desirable.
  • To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the Georgetown University Employment portal (http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/jobs.cfm - please select International Locations from the drop down menu).



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Karen Rasch
Assistant Director of Human Resources for Employment
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service - Qatar
P.O. Box 23689
Education City
Doha, Qatar
+974 4457 8487
Georgetown Is Growing. Join Us.
http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/grow





--
Karen Rasch
Assistant Director of Human Resources for Employment
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service - Qatar
P.O. Box 23689
Education City
Doha, Qatar
+974 4457 8487
Georgetown Is Growing. Join Us.
http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/grow


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