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, universities, schools, research institutes and Education City partners. The Central Library will offer a suite of services and programs to support education and research through comprehensive print and digital collections.
The Central Library seeks dynamic, innovative, service-oriented and culturally sensitive applicants for the position of: Head, Acquisitions.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head, Acquisitions is responsible for formulating and implementing policies, procedures and projects relating to the acquisitions of materials in all formats for the Central Library. The position provides leadership and guidance regarding the rapidly changing environment and requirements associated with the acquisition and legal requirements of print and digital resources. The incumbent will assist the Associate Director for Technical Services with departmental and library wide-strategic planning. The position supervises and coordinates the work of the acquisitions team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation and management of policies, procedures and projects relating to library resource acquisitions
· Participate in departmental and library wide-strategic planning
· Develop and implement procedures, standards and controls relating to the acquisition of library resources
· Manage all resource acquisitions, including serials and databases; negotiate and renew contracts and purchase agreements on an ongoing basis.
· Liaise with vendors to implement appropriate acquisitions processes and approval plans
· Ensure compliance with legal licensing and access requirements
· Recommend and manage the library acquisition’s annual budget in collaboration with the Associate Director for Technical Services and the Associate Director for Public Services.
REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Masters Degree in Library and Information Science accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or other internationally recognized library qualifications
· 7 or more years supervisory experience in a technical services acquisitions environment
· Knowledge of copyright and licensing issues affecting digital resources
· Familiarity with digital serials management, electronic resource management modules, commercial knowledge bases and link resolvers
· Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
· Experience in a multi-cultural environment preferred
Full description of the position is 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/apply/applyonline.jsp?Joid=627
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 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:
This position will be open until filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment at the Qatar Foundation 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
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