[LIBJOBS] Qatar - Doha - Head, Library Web Services

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 Head, Library Web Services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Head, Library Web Services assists the Associate Director for Library IT of the Central Library with strategic planning, management and development of Library Web Services. This position will lead the collaborative design and development of web-based services across all library, instructional design, and digital library platforms and interfaces. He/she is responsible for employing assessment and usability data in improving the Web sites and empowering content creators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Create seamless web presence of all Central Library public interfaces and web-based applications

·         Develop web elements, guidelines, and assessment tools in support of seamless web design.

·         Create Central Library website using open source content management system

·         Develop and implement Central Library digital repositories

·         Lead teams and work with stakeholders to determine technologies and user-centered design strategies and plan the effective implementation of these technologies and strategies.

·         Develop and implement evaluation strategies to ensure that Central Library web presence meets target audience requirements.

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 and Information Science accredited by the American Library association or foreign equivalent or Masters Degree in Computer Science.

·         Minimum seven years experience in developing, managing and/or supporting website in a UNIX environment, preferably in Higher Education and/or Research environment.

·         Excellent IT and web programming skills including knowledge of web scripting, frameworks and authoring software, such as Apache, MySQL, PHP, XHTML.

·         Familiarity with programming with J2EE (Tomcat, JSPs, servelets), web technologies and web standards.

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 clit@qf.org.qa