[LIBJOBS] Job Description - Manager Information Services (20690) -- WCMC-Q, Doha, Qatar

Job Description - Manager Information Services (20690)

Job Description 

Manager Information Services-20690               POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Information Services is responsible for leading the operation of the Information Services department of the Distributed eLibrary. Duties include: Managing information personnel and services, such as Reference and lending services, Information literacy, Outreach, Web content, Institutional repository, Professional development, and Knowledge management; Overseeing a structured liaison program with WCMC-Q faculty; Guiding the department forward based on evidence within the framework of the College mission and the Distributed eLibrary’s strategic plan. As part of a four-member senior management team, the Manager, Information Services participates in strategic planning activities with emphasis on Information Services related functions and activities.               MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES   45% Supervise Information Services librarians, who are providing traditional and non-traditional reference services in support of WCMC-Q’s curricula and programs. Oversee and schedule Information Services staff duties and assignments; prepare annual performance evaluations of Information Services librarians at scheduled intervals; recommend continued employment. Participate in recruiting and training of staff.   33% In collaboration with the Director, and Information Services staff, spear-head the design, implementation and revisions of a formal information literacy program spanning the continuum of WCMC-Q curricula and programs.   5% Initiate and supervise a structured program of continuing education for the Information Services staff in alignment with the department’s strategic plan and individual professional goals.   5% Participate in professional activities in Qatar, regionally or internationally.  Maintain AHIP or equivalent membership for professional development; Plan professional development activities to support long-term career plans in alignment with the department’s strategic plan. Conduct research in information science, resulting in at least one scholarly publication annually, single or co-authored.   3% Participate in collection development activities as designated by the Manager, eAccess Services. Oversee collection development activities in the Information Services department.   3% Supervise the production of in-house publications in all formats, including the use of social media. Oversee the development of suitable web content for the department. Provide information about library services for student handbooks.   2% Collaborate with Library Systems in recommending hardware and software in the Information Services department. Stay abreast of new technologies relevant to Information Services and the profession.   2% Assist Administration in the preparation of an annual report, by providing annual listing of presentations at professional meetings, publications, research activities, professional association involvement, teaching efforts, posters and presentations. Provide oversight of an annual report of WCMC-Q publications.   1% Participate on committees, teams, and task forces, of the College and supervise special projects as assigned.   1% Performs other similar and related duties as required. Qualifications  POSITION REQUIREMENTS   Masters degree in Library and/or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited school with a minimum of 5 years progressively increasing management and supervisory experience in an academic health science library setting. Strong knowledge of bibliographic resources and their structure. Understanding of computer applications for Information Services and the profession. Demonstrated record of scholarly publication and professional involvement.  DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS  Ability to exercise leadership and motivate others. Ability to exhibit good judgment and establish effective working relationships with staff and colleagues. Ability to plan and coordinate the work of others.             Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.   Excellent interpersonal communication and reasoning skills, including oral and written fluency in English.   Strong commitment to customer service.   Must be creative, forward thinking and capable of effectively initiate change and enjoy learning.   Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation. The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at university level, WCMC-Q offers an integrated program of pre-medical and medical studies leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments.   WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College, which was founded in New York City over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission: ·         to provide the finest education possible for medical students ·         to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge ·         to improve health care both now and for future generations ·         to provide the highest quality of care to the community For more information please visit http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/ Job-Q-Library Primary Location-Qatar Schedule-Full-time Overtime Status-Exempt Number of Openings-1 Grade-7

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Alice Burnett

Manager, eAccess Services

DeLib

WCMC-Q

Education City

P.O.Box 24144

Doha, Qatar

+974-4492-8103

+974-5547-5251

amb2010@qatar-med.cornell.edu