[LIBJOBS] United Arab Emirates - Sharjah - Acquisitions & Resource Management Librarian

Position Summary:

 

The AUS Library is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Acquisitions and Resource Management Librarian to join its service-oriented team. Reporting to the AUL for Technology and Technical Services, the successful candidate will work closely with library colleagues to provide an integrated approach to the acquisition and management of the library’s electronic, print and media resources.

Job Responsibilities:

 

·         Acquisitions, licensing, implementation, assessment and ongoing maintenance of the library print and electronic collections

·         Coordinating with the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to arrange description and control of resources in the library’s WMS system

·         Troubleshooting problems arising from ordering, subscription, licensing or access-related technical issues including linking and discovery

·         Collecting and analyzing collection usage statistics

·         Document delivery

 

Required Qualifications:

 

·         An ALA-accredited MLS degree

·         Minimum of 3 years’ experience

·         Knowledge of web-based applications and environment

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·         Superior technology skills with openness to emerging technologies

·         Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

·         The ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely and independent manner

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

·         Familiarity with standards such as EDI/EDIFACT, OpenURL, COUNTER, SUSHI

·         Knowledge of metadata standards and formats including MARC, KBART, Dublin Core, AACR2, RDA, LCSH

·         2 years’ experience in print or electronic resource management, commercial knowledge-bases  or digital serials management

·         Experience working in a university or research environment

·         Experience with OCLC WMS or other library services platform

·         Working knowledge of JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS and web development tools

 

Salary and Benefits

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Free furnished accommodation and utilities are provided along with over six weeks’ annual vacation. A self-directed benefit plan provides a variety of choices including annual air tickets to place of origin for self and family, healthcare and dependent educational allowance. The UAE levies no income tax; however, some U.S. Federal taxes may apply to U.S. citizens and resident aliens.

      

Background

The American University of Sharjah is located in the United Arab Emirates and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Established in 1997, the university consists of four Schools and Colleges: Architecture, Art and Design, Business Administration, Engineering, and Arts and Sciences and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 5000 students from 80 different countries. The language of instruction and the workplace is English, and knowledge of Arabic is not required. The UAE offers a high standard of living with abundant cultural, recreational and travel opportunities. The UAE is a safe, open and friendly environment for individuals and families of all cultures.

 

The AUS Library, in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility, serves as a focal point for educational and social interactions on campus. The library features a large Information Commons (135 workstations), 20 group study rooms, 2 computer classrooms, and RFID system. Please see http://library.aus.edu.

Please e-mail a cover letter, résumé and the names of three professional references to recruitment@aus.edu.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.