[LIBJOBS] Azerbaijan--Baku--Director, Library and Information Services

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA)

Job Announcement

Position: Director of Library and Information Services

 

INSTITUTION

Located in the capital city Baku – the center of an increasingly significant part of the world, the ADA attracts renowned scholars and outstanding students from around the world. Our cutting-edge School of International Affairs offers a world-class curriculum and an environment of collaboration and learning.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Director of Library & Information Services manages library programs and services through planning, administering, mentoring and reviewing the acquisition, development, maintenance & use of ADA resources; provides access to information and resources for ADA clients; directly involved in planning, administration and capacity building and adheres to a client oriented approach. The position is at a faculty level.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manages the library's resources, including developing plans for the allocation and reallocation of resources, selection and ordering of materials;

·         Guides and directs the library's collection and development;

·         Compiles library resources databases, manages cataloguing and cross-cataloguing of ADA and other library resources; maintains network of ADA with other libraries and resource centers; establishes and maintains comprehensive library files for various libraries; maintains current listings for all libraries, take a leadership role in the local and regional library community ;

·         Makes resources available to ADA users through a systematically developed collection; develops and implements policies and procedures which ensure that access to information is not impeded ;

·         Oversees the physical facilities for library; schedules users visits; organizes and manages the library facility in a manner that encourages access making it friendly and welcoming place ;

·         Administers budgets for ADA library resources; create and/or update documentation for the management of procedures and maintain accurate records of all library accounts ;

·         Manages and helps maintain the Innovative Millennium system;

·         Provides general services and consultations to ADA clients; informs ADA users of new materials, equipment and services; assists to clients in the selection/use of materials and information resources;

·         Conducts training in resource orientation; prepares training materials and handouts; evaluates learning effectiveness in various contexts;

·         Staffing, recruitment, supervision and training;

·         Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor (the Executive Dean of ADA).

 

RequireMENTS

·         ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science ;

·         At least 10 years of relevant international work experience—preferably with new libraries;

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills  in English ;

·         Effective interpersonal, communication  and excellent problem solving skills ;

·         Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals ;

·         Expertise in automated library management systems—preferably the Innovative Millennium system;

·         A record of providing the highest level of service at a university level in a culturally diverse environment.

 

Interested candidates are requested to submit, in Word or pdf format, attached to an e-mail:  (1) a letter of interest specifying particular suitability for the position and when available. (2) a current resume and (3) the names, email and business addresses of at least 3 references.

 

The current annual salary range for this position is US$80,000-USD$100,000 USD (plus furnished accommodation and yearly round-trip airfare for the employee);

 

Send materials via e-mail to lkabir@ada.edu.az specifying the Job Title in the subject line.  Please note that we will be attending the Annual ALA conference in New Orleans and will have a table at the Placement Center, so, all candidates are welcome to stop by and discuss the position. Some Interviews will take place, in and around the ALA conference venue, on 25^th 26^th and 27^th of June 2011.

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is selected. We are however, hoping to have the candidate on board by end-2011.

 

For more information about ADA, please visit www.ada.edu.az or Rex Steiner, Director, Library and Information Services, Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, rsteiner@ada.edu.az