Position Title: Information Services Librarian- Music
Job Purpose: As the bilingual (Arabic and English) specialist for Music, the librarian will deliver research, reference, instructional services and public programs, as well as develop and manage collections. The position will participate in implementing the Qatar Reference Service by providing reference and reader’s advisory services. The position will be responsible for collection management for Music, with special emphasis on Music in the MENA region. As well, the position will provide information literacy and learning opportunities through the development of innovative content and promotional activities for researchers, the education community (advanced education and K-12) and the general public. The position will also be responsible to provide a bilingual (Arabic and English) special study room and a curated web portal to Music from the MENA region. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work will be required.
Key Result Areas:
Ø Participates in the activities of the assigned Information Services team lead by a Senior Information Services Librarian to effectively provide reference and reader’s advisory, collection management, literacy and learning opportunities in the subject disciplines of Music with special emphasis to music, music history and the ethnomusicology of the MENA region.
Ø Provide reference and reader’s advisory services in the Qatar Reference Service through regular shifts in the Learning Commons, by eReference, and through individual office consultations.
Ø Provide information literacy and learning opportunities to researchers, educators and the general public.
Ø Develop the library collection in assigned subject areas by searching for, identifying, evaluating and selecting relevant resources in all formats through the application of standard library collection development methodologies in conjunction with the Collection Development policy and library procedures.
Ø Develop and maintain a bilingual (Arabic and English) special study room
Ø Design, develop and maintain a curated web portal to music from the MENA region which will include digital and multi-media objects.
Ø Develop print and virtual resources to support teaching and learning activities and for self-directed learning opportunities.
Ø Develop print and virtual resources to support teaching and learning activities and for self-directed learning opportunities.
Ø Maintain regular interaction with faculty, researchers, students and the general public to determine user needs.
Ø Develop displays in order to highlight and interpret the library’s collections and services.
Ø Continuously explore new applications of pedagogy and technology in order to design and deliver active learning, critical thinking and learner collaboration.
Ø Serve on designated committees throughout the library.
Ø Participate in outreach programs to support research, education and community needs.
Ø Contributes to the profession by publishing, presenting or participating in professional organizations.
Ø Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibilities.
Ø Familiarize, understand and implement QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility. Ensures coordination with HSE department in implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE performance to ensure work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner.
Ø This position includes, but is not limited to, other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution and are not always indicative of the title and grade of the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Ø Masters degree in Library or Information Science accredited by the American Library Association or foreign equivalent is required. A thorough knowledge of music gained through a second Master’s degree in Music would be considered an asset.
Ø Preference will be given to a native Arabic speaker who is able to communicate, write and present fluently in both Arabic and English (IELTS overall score of 6.5).
Ø Good interpersonal and people skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
“If you are interested and fulfill the criteria, kindly email your résumé, including the position applied for in the subject field, to qfjobs@qf.org.qa. Only qualified applicants will be notified”.
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