Library Coordinator

Description

Summary: Responsible for managing all library services, developing collections, and providing research support and public services to visitors and staff. Highlights: 1. Manage all library services and develop collections 2. Provide quality research and public services to visitors 3. Supervise and train library team and volunteers **Role Purpose** Responsible for all aspects of service in the library, insuring the availability and development of the facility, collection and provision of services to visitors, scholars and museum staff. **DUTIES \& RESPONSIBILITES** 1\. Public : Communication / orientation with library visitors 2\. Advisory: * Supporting Head of Library * Develop the collection based on gaps in current offer, newly available resources, and any other request or requirement in line with Library policy and strategy. * Deliver all aspects of public services including but not limited to ensuring the availability of the facility, collections and services to visitors. * Provide a quality research service to visitors using all available resources, advising on further development etc. – this requires Librarian remain personally up\-to\-date with the collection and other resources in order to give accurate advice. * Supervises the development and delivery of library programmes in coordination with, and within the framework of, the goals of the museum’s Education division. * Responsible for determining and delivering reports from library systems such as SirsiDynix Symphony, working with system developers to provide information required in the correct format. * Develop projects with other libraries such as the National Library, Qatar University and other Education City libraries as directed by the Public Services Librarian or Head of Library. * Support the Head of Library with recruitment, strategy development and scheduling of staff rotas. * Manage the circulation desk and it’s staff including checking materials in and out, following up on overdue books, condition checking etc. * Ensure Health \& Safety measures are adhered to by team, visitors and any contractors on site. * Supervise and train team Library Assistants and volunteers ensuring that each fulfil their duties as assigned, contribute to appraisals of Library Assistants. * Undertake training as required and where pertinent to the role, complete tasks outlined and agreed in the Individual Development Plan in a timely manner to support the Museums strategic vision, mission and goals. * Adhere to all QM and MIA policies and procedures and undertake any other tasks as requested by Head of Library. **QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS** ▪ Fluent in Arabic and English ▪ In depth knowledge of Library of Congress Cataloguing rules ▪ Knowledge of library processes, systems and professional standards ▪ Ability to use a wide variety of information databases e.g. WorldCat, JSTOR ▪ Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of queries from an equally wide variety of visitors ▪ Ability and willingness to make an equal shifts of evening, weekends and holidays in rotation with other staff. ▪ Bachelor’s degree in library science is essential ▪ Master’s degree in a relevant library\-based subject is desirable ▪ Proven experience of working in a public services capacity ▪ Excellent communication skills ▪ 2 years’ experience in a library position Job Type: Full\-time Pay: Up to QAR5,000\.00 per month Application Question(s): * Please provide correct email address and mobile number from Qatar to be considered for this role Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Librarian: 2 years (Required) Language: * Arabic (Required) Work Location: In person