[LIBJOBS] Qatar - Doha - Cataloguing Librarian (Arabic)

The Qatar Foundation is establishing a state-of-the-art Central Library to serve the diverse information needs of the residents of the State of Qatar. The Central Library, to be located in Education City, will take a leadership role in meeting Qatar Foundation’s goals to become Qatar's premier information resource for the academic, research and public community. It will serve the general public of Qatar, universities, schools, research institutes and Education City partners. The Central Library will offer a suite of educational and research opportunities, services and programs supported by comprehensive collections of print and digital materials. The library building, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, is scheduled for ground breaking in the first quarter of 2011 with an anticipated opening in the summer 2013.

 

The Central Library seeks dynamic, innovative, service-oriented and culturally sensitive applicants for the position of Cataloguing Librarian (Arabic).

POSITION SUMMARY:
The position works with the Head of Cataloguing Department to develop the long term strategic goals and objectives of the cataloguing team. Catalogues print and electronic resources in both English and Arabic. Creates and maintains authority records and edits and processes data files and MARC records from vendors and various bibliographic utilities. The position also assists with the ordering of Arabic language library materials.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform original and complex copy cataloguing of Arabic and English print and electronic resources to ensure accuracy of the database.
• Ensure quality of bibliographic records through compliance with international and local standards such as MARC, AACR2r, LCSH, LCCS, OCLC, LC cataloguing practices, and other appropriate cataloguing and metadata standards.
• Supervise and mentor the copy cataloging team.
• Assist in the development of a Qatar wide initiative to establish an Arabic language cataloguing standard.
• Assist with ordering Arabic language library materials and liaise with vendors.
• Serve as a resource person to the Central Library and the Education City library community for Arabic cataloguing and acquisitions issues.

 

Full description of the position is available at

http://app.cvtracer.com/public/278954106/jobpostings/job-list.jsp

 

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Masters degree in Library or Information Science accredited by the American Library Association or foreign equivalent.

·         Minimum five years of experience in library technical services areas including cataloguing and acquisitions; preferably in an academic or research institution.

·         Knowledge of international cataloguing standards such as Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2R) and RDA, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), LCRIs, MARC 21.

·         Knowledge of digital library standards, technologies and techniques such as OAI/PMH and Z39.50.

·         Understanding of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, EAD, or METS.

·         Experience in print and electronic serials cataloguing using CONSER standards.

·         Fluency in oral and written Arabic is essential.

Requirements of the position are available at

http://app.cvtracer.com/public/278954106/jobpostings/job-list.jsp

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For consideration, all applicants must submit their application materials online in a single consolidated Word or PDF file via https://web.cvtracer.com/public/278954106/apply/applyonline.jsp

It must include:

-          Cover letter that outlines how background and experiences are relevant to the position responsibilities and qualification

-          Current resume

-          Name, email and telephone contacts of at least three professional references including one from current or previous supervisor. 

Applications which do not comply with the above requirements will not be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

For consideration, candidate materials should be received by 28 February 2011.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check and successful completion of the State of Qatar health, security and visa requirements.

Visit www.qf.org.qa to learn more about the Qatar Foundation, Education City and life in Qatar.

Confidential inquiries about this position may be directed to the search committee at clts@qf.org.qa