[LIBJOBS] Qatar - Doha - Head, Research & Instruction

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, Research & Instruction.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Head Research & Instruction is responsible for formulating and implementing policies and projects relating to Central Library information, reference, research and instruction services and coordinating teen and adult outreach programs for users affiliated with the Central Library. He/she will also assist the Associate Director for Public Services to develop strategic objectives for the information, reference, and research and instruction services area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Develop, and implement all policies and procedures associated with the Central Library information, reference, research and instruction services to ensure standardized operations.

·         Design, develop and implement programs and services to support information, reference, research and instruction.

·         Lead and supervise the reference team (physical and virtual) consisting of 16 professional staff as well as the Writing and Peer Tutoring Centers.

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 7 years experience, 3 of which must have been in a supervisory role in library reference and instruction

·         Proven record of team leadership with strong supervisory skills.

 

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 clps@qf.org.qa