[LIBJOBS] Vacancies for Qatar National Library (Senior Information Services Librarian- Learning Resources) - Qatar

Position Title: Senior Information Services Librarian- Learning Resources

Job Purpose: As a Team Leader, this position will mentor staff, develop and coordinate programs and services, and participate in the activities of the Learning Resources team in order to foster excellence in the Learning Commons and for Adaptive Technology and Services.  The position will ensure an integrated approach to Information and Communications Technology learning, applications and use, whatever the ability of the user, throughout the activities of the library.  The position will assist in developing, implementing and assessing the Qatar Reference Service through reference and reader’s advisory services.  The position will provide collection management in an assigned subject area.  Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work will be required.

 

Key Result Areas:

Ø  Mentor staff, develop and coordinate programs and services, coordinate and participate in the work of the Learning Resources team in order to foster excellence in the Learning Commons and for Adaptive Technologies and Services.

Ø  Coordinate and provide information literacy and technology learning opportunities to researchers, educators and the general public.

Ø  Assist in developing, implementing and assessing the Qatar Reference Service through regular shifts in the Learning Commons, by eReference, and through individual office consultations.

Ø  As the team representative on the Internal Library Collections Committee, the position participates in collection goal setting, recommending budgets and policies and advocates collection needs and priorities.

Ø  Develop the library collection in assigned subject areas by searching for, identifying, evaluating and selecting relevant materials through the application of standard library collection development methodologies in conjunction with the Collection Development policy and library procedures.

Ø  Develop print and virtual resources to support teaching and learning activities and for self-directed learning opportunities.

Ø  Maintain regular interaction with faculty, researchers, students and the general public to determine user needs.

Ø  Develop displays in order to highlight and interpret the library’s collections and services.

Ø  Continuously explore new applications of pedagogy and technology in order to design and deliver active learning, critical thinking and learner collaboration.

Ø  Serve on designated committees throughout the library.

Ø  Participate in outreach programs to support research, education and community needs.

Ø  Contributes to the profession by publishing, presenting or participating in professional organizations.

Ø  Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibilities.

Ø  Familiarize, understand and implement QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility. Ensures coordination with HSE department in implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE performance to ensure work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner.

Ø  This position includes, but is not limited to, other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution and are not always indicative of the title and grade of the position.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Ø  Masters degree in Library or Information Science accredited by the American Library Association or foreign equivalent.

Ø  3 years of progressively responsible experience in Information Services and Collections.

Ø  Knowledge of programs and services related to public computing or adaptive services preferred.

Ø  Team leadership and facilitation skills.

Ø  Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills in both oral and written English. Arabic language skills will be an asset.

Ø  Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

 

 

“If you are interested and fulfill the criteria, kindly email your résumé, including the position applied for in the subject field, to qfjobs@qf.org.qa. Only qualified applicants will be notified”.

 

 

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