Librarian | Qatar

Chase Resourcing are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting a Librarian for a major client based in Qatar

Librarian’s Core Accountabilites: 

The College Library Manager’s primary role is to manage, organise, evaluate and disseminate academic. The Librarian should provide information and support to members of the academic community including students, researchers and lecturing staff. The Librarian will be responsible for developing the library collection, both book and virtual, to support specific

academic study and develop specialist knowledge and other functions, such as:

• Ordering resources
• Organising book and resource loans
• Developing specialist collections
• Developing online resources
• Creating user-friendly ICT systems
• Maintaining a programme of library events to encourage the use of the library facilities
• Managing flexible Library opening times and line management of staff

Librarian’s Duties and Responsibilities

The Library Manager is an important member of the college academic management team and will managethe following activities in the college library:

• Develop and maintain the collections of books and journals (both paper and electronic), as well as

websites

• Select, acquire and catalog information using library and information software
• Create, update and manage electronic and printed information resources
• Coordinate and deliver information and digital literacy sessions to students, researchers and staff
• Contribute to academic course development and liaise with academic departments

Requirements:

Desirable: Prior work experience in the GCC or in a UK style HE college environment. A track record at middle management level in the UK tertiary college library or UK-style tertiary college in the Middle East.

If this position of Librarian is of interest to you, please send a copy of your CV to info@chase.ie or call today on 00353 669762007