Foreign Language Cataloger (Technical Services)
The Foreign Language Cataloging Librarian has primary responsibility for finding or creating, and improving bibliographic records in MARC or other formats for library books, journals, catalogs and other materials in the library’s ILS, SirsiDynix Symphony. Principal languages of the existing materials are Arabic and English, as well as other European and Asian languages, including but not limited to English, French, German, Spanish, Turkish and Farsi. In addition, maintenance duties will include correcting data inaccuracies in the library’s bibliographic and holdings records, de-accessioning and/or transferring items, and assisting in the acquisition of new materials in foreign languages. Will participate in collection development for materials in foreign languages, assisting curators and other museum and library staff in selection, location, and acquisition of materials. Other projects will include work with the library’s rare books and manuscripts in diverse languages, contributing to the overall operation in the library technical services unit, by working with other technical services staff to insure smooth processing of all new and existing materials into the library collection, and will cross-train and acts as backup in the absence of the staff. Will learn and be prepared to perform other Technical Services functions when needed. Staffs the Research Desk on an interim basis as necessary. Bilingual Arabic and English preferred.
Application
This post is full-time, based in Doha, and provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including accommodation. Application should include a letter of interest, detailed CV and three references in English sent to Carole Thompson, Chief Librarian (cthompson@qma.org.qa). Initial interviews will occur by phone or skype. Position is available until filled.
About the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar
The Museum of Islamic Art (www.mia.org.qa) opened to great acclaim in December 2008. The spectacular building by I. M. Pei houses one of the world’s most distinguished and important collections of Islamic art ranging from Spain to Central Asia and India, dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries, and encompassing arts of all kinds.
The MIA Library
The library (www.mia.org.qa/en/library) of the Museum of Islamic Art is a major facility in the Museum’s Education Centre, serving both the public and staff. It has an important and growing collection of books, including historic material and special collections, with a dedicated special-collections reading-room as well as general-reader facilities including AV cubicles and carrels. The library is non-lending, but caters to drop-in readers of all kinds and levels, from advanced scholars to school-children. Readers come from a wide range of different backgrounds and countries. Cataloguing and other information services are provided in English and Arabic. The library catalogue is available online (mialibrary.qma.com.qa).
The Library’s subject area is focused on the history of Islamic art; with supplementary material in the history of Islamic culture, in non-Islamic arts and in general reference works. All European and Middle Eastern languages are included.
The MIA Library
The library (www.mia.org.qa/en/library) of the Museum of Islamic Art is a major facility in the Museum’s Education Centre, serving both the public and staff. It has an important and growing collection of books, including historic material and special collections, with a dedicated special-collections reading-room as well as general-reader facilities including AV cubicles and carrels. The library is non-lending, but caters to drop-in readers of all kinds and levels, from advanced scholars to school-children. Readers come from a wide range of different backgrounds and countries. Cataloguing and other information services are provided in English and Arabic. The library catalogue is available online (mialibrary.qma.com.qa).
The Library’s subject area is focused on the history of Islamic art; with supplementary material in the history of Islamic culture, in non-Islamic arts and in general reference works. All European and Middle Eastern languages are included.
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