[LIBJOBS] Dubai, UAE - Associate Director of Libary and Learning Commons

Zayed University

Associate Director Library and Learning Commons Dubai

 

The Opportunity

The Associate Director provides leadership and manages public services offered by the Dubai campus library including the information literacy program.  Oversees the work of the librarians and staff.  Teaches in the information literacy program, provides reference service and participates in collection development. The Associate Director will serve as an intermediary between the Office of the Director and other campus departments/offices, including the Offices of the Provost, Student Life and Registrar.

Critical Success Factors

Ability to supervise staff and build a successful team.  Must be able to communicate effectively with university faculty, staff, students and administrators.  Able to represent the director and library to external visitors

Tasks and Responsibilities

·         Manage the Dubai campus library staff, ensure quality library service and instruction to the academic community.

·          Hire, train, motivate and evaluate librarians and staff to provide professional, user-focused services.

·         Actively participate on library administration team.

·         Teach and provide support for information literacy, including training and program design.  Encourage faculty to help students improve information literacy skills and use library resources to maximum advantage.

·         Meet with faculty regularly to discuss and understand their requirements, enabling the library to serve their needs in the best possible manner.

·         Ensure that technology is used as an appropriate tool for information access and is leveraged by the library to provide wide access in a cost-effective fashion.

·         Represent the library to visitors and the external community.

·         Participate in collection development initiatives including the library liaison program. 

·         Oversee the maintenance of the library facility and its redesign.

·         Operates the library within its budget allocation in an efficient, effective manner and identifies initiatives for new funding.

·         Offer input on budget, resources and infrastructure required for the library to provide the best services to students and faculty.

·         Implement policies as determined by university and library administrators.

·         Maintain professional awareness and maintain close links with academic libraries in the UAE, the region and internationally.

·         Advise, assist and provide solutions to other administrators on issues related to the smooth operation of the Library and Learning Commons.

·         Demonstrate professional growth and contributions through research, publishing, paper presentations and/or service to the profession.

·         Acts on the Director’s behalf in his/her absence as required.

The Requirements

·         Masters degree in library science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or a recognized equivalent degree.

·         At least seven years of library experience with increasing management responsibilities, preferably in an academic library.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to customer service.

·         Experience with and commitment to information literacy and reference service.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of information technology.

·         Demonstrated administrative skills that translate plans into reality.

·         High level writing skills that produce clear reports and persuasive proposals.

Review Process

Review of applications will begin shortly and continue until the position has been filled.

To Apply

 

Online applications accepted at:

http://bit.ly/10OSBEy

 

 

Ann Swallow

Manager, Central Technical Services

Library

Zayed University

P.O. Box 19282

Dubai, UAE

 

Tel: +971-(0)4-402-1154

Fax: +971-(0)4-402-1006

ann.swallow@zu.ac.ae

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