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 semester 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 (Search Extended).
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head, Library Web Services provides leadership with respect to library web services, including strategic planning, management and development of web-based services and applications.
The position leads the collaborative design and overall development of web-based services across the library.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· In conjunction with Associate director for Library Information Technology, develop strategies and operational objectives of the Library Web Services unit
· Develop a framework for integrated web services for all Central Library interfaces and web-based applications
· Lead the Central Library’s overall developments of web-based services
· Develop appropriate design principles, guidelines and coding standards
· Investigate and identify appropriate technologies, applications and user-centered design strategies
· Develop and implement web evaluation tools to monitor target audience requirements
· Lead, manage and supervise the staff of Library Web Services unit
Full description of the position is available at http://app.cvtracer.com/public/278954106/jobpostings/job-list.jsp
REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ø Masters Degree in Library and Information Science accredited by the American Library Association or other internationally recognized library qualifications. Candidates with any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Ø Increasingly responsible experience in developing, managing and/or supporting large-scale websites and portals in UNIX, Windows and MacOS environments.
Ø Demonstrated evidence of successful management of large-scale web integration projects
Ø Proven record of team leadership with strong supervisory skills
Ø Demonstrated evidence of IT and web programming skills inclusive of web scripting, frameworks and authoring software, such as Apache, Perl, MySQL, PHP, XHTML, HTML, CSS, XML and SAML.
Ø Working knowledge of programming with J2EE (Tomcat, JSPs, servelets), web technologies and web standards
Comprehensive 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 http://app.cvtracer.com/public/278954106/jobpostings/job-info.jsp?jobId=296
It must include:
- Cover letter that outlines how background and experiences are relevant to the position responsibilities and qualifications
- Current resume
- Name, email and telephone contacts of at least three professional references including one from current supervisor.
Applications which do not comply with the above requirements will not be considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
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
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