Purpose of the Job: Responsible for selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library resources and facilitate reference and reading services. Perform in-depth strategic research, synthesize, analyze and edit information. Set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information. Administer library and perform all related services for smooth functioning of library.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Implement library and information policies and procedures.
- Assist the library users and facilitate search to reach required information and resource.
- Train library users to search for information using databases.
- Maintain records of resources and materials.
- Support the Director to develop budgeting, planning, and personnel activities.
- Review the inventory and request the Director to order material.
- Monitor books in and out of the library.
- Develop and maintain collections management policies and procedures.
- Code, classify, and organize printed and digital resources based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
- Assist the Director in training and orientation.
- Performs original cataloguing for materials added to the collection.
- Index database that provide information for library users.
- Review the outdated or unused items to be discarded.
- Make presentations and explain library programs and services, assist in referencing, conduct required research on difficult and complex queries.
- Prepare bibliographies, set up exhibits, analyse reader needs in order to develop the collection.
- Respond to customer complaints and take action as necessary.
- Respond to daily on-site requests for information.
- Attend professional library conferences, seminars and network committees read professional literature; attend and participate in staff meeting discussions.
- Assist the academic staff in research and seek grants.
Job Specification:
Qualification - Bachelor degree in library science or library and information science.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years experience as the librarian.
Personal attributes
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Able to deal with stressful situations intelligently.
- Honest, trustworthy and respectful.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Sound work ethics.
Skills Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Ability: - Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices, research and information gathering systems and method and variety of information database systems
- Strong library management.
- Proficient in computer skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent decision making and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management and stress management skills.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
Job Details Job Location Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Company Industry
Education, Training, and Library
Company Type
Recruitment Agency
Job Role Administration
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Ref.
JB3782486
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Years of Experience Min: 2
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
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