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Saturday, March 2, 2013

[LIBJOBS] Senior Librarian, Library Technical Services (Doha, Qatar)

Senior Librarian, Technical Services
The Senior Librarian for Technical Services acts as the primary manager and is responsible for all aspects of technical services in the library, oversees acquisitions, serials control, cataloging, collection maintenance and acts as the Library’s original cataloger.   This position trains all technical services staff, and works closely with other library staff to insure the smooth operation of all aspects of service to the Museum’s staff and visitors. Works with other library staff in developing the strategic and tactical goals, and insures that public services outcomes are accomplished.  Recommends library policy development. 
 
Application
This post is full-time, based in Doha, and provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including accommodation.  Application should include a letter of interest, detailed CV and three references in English sent to Carole Thompson, Chief Librarian (cthompson@qma.org.qa).  Initial interviews will occur by phone or skype.  Position is available until filled.
 
About the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar
The Museum of Islamic Art (www.mia.org.qa) opened to great acclaim in December 2008. The spectacular building by I. M. Pei houses one of the world’s most distinguished and important collections of Islamic art ranging from Spain to Central Asia and India, dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries, and encompassing arts of all kinds.

The MIA Library
The library (www.mia.org.qa/en/library) of the Museum of Islamic Art is a major facility in the Museum’s Education Centre, serving both the public and staff.   It has an important and growing collection of books, including historic material and special collections, with a dedicated special-collections reading-room as well as general-reader facilities including AV cubicles and carrels.  The library is non-lending, but caters to drop-in readers of all kinds and levels, from advanced scholars to school-children.  Readers come from a wide range of different backgrounds and countries.  Cataloguing and other information services are provided in English and Arabic.  The library catalogue is available online (mialibrary.qma.com.qa).

The Library’s subject area is focused on the history of Islamic art; with supplementary material in the history of Islamic culture, in non-Islamic arts and in general reference works.  All European and Middle Eastern languages are included. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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