Information Services Librarian

Information Services Librarian
Department Library
Institution The Petroleum Institute
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date September 2010
Apply Online Here http://www.pi.ac.ae/jobs

The Library of the Petroleum Institute Abu Dhabi invites applications from ALA or equivalent professionally accredited librarians for the positions (2) of Information Services Librarian (Information literacy and reference librarian).
Applicants must combine a strong background of information literacy and reference in an academic environment. Applicants must have demonstrated/documented evidence of successful experience in an information literacy program in a reference department of an academic library. The Library is experiencing rapid growth in its collections and services.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide instructional services and reference to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Petroleum Institute community
     Develop a comprehensive approach to library instructional services
     Consult on in-depth research inquiries and facilitate end-user searches
     Develop, promote and instruct library users in topic and course integrated sessions on the use of electronic information systems, library research techniques and general library resources and services
     Prepare print and electronic instruction tools
     Assist in monitoring and developing reference web pages
     Serve as a liaison librarian to one of the PI Programs
     Contribute to PI community by participating in PI committees
     Keep up-to-date on issues and trends in librarianship at the local, regional, national, and international levels
     Help define information literacy objectives by discipline, to design/refine library-based assignments
     Provide input on the design of the library’s web image/web site
Requirements:
     An ALA accredited MLS degree or equivalent
     Teaching skills and experience in information literacy instruction
     Demonstrated/documented evidence of successful performance in a reference department of an automated academic library
     Evidence of effective interpersonal communication, analytical and organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team based organization
     Experience with a range of information technologies for web-based services
     Commitment to excellent client services to a culturally diverse user base
     Demonstrated capacity to foster and manage change
     Ability to lead, envision, and plan for future directions
     Minimum 2 to 3 years library experience with experience in delivering information literacy instruction
Preferred Qualifications:
     Knowledge of trends and issues facing international libraries
     Additional study/degree in the physical science and/or engineering fields
     Experience in a scientific or engineering academic library
     Ability to work independently or collaboratively
     Skill in advancing ongoing partnerships and alliances within the PI community and beyond
     Ability to understand and work effectively within a complex academic environment
     International library experience
     Active in professional organizations and displays a desire to work in newly developed professional associations

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Contact Information
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      Academic Recruiting
      The Petroleum Institute
      Abu Dhabi
      United Arab Emirates