Public Services Librarian

Public Services Librarian
Oganization: American University of Sharjah
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates
Category: Library (Academic)
Job type: Full-time
Duration: Temporary
Description and duties:
The American University of Sharjah Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative librarian to join its service oriented team as Public Services Librarian. This position is a temporary two year contract. The Public Services Librarian will be responsible for liaising with the College of Engineering and for providing instruction, reference and collection development. This position will work collaboratively with colleagues to promote library awareness and use.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA accredited MLS, ideally with 2 years of public service experience in an academic library; commitment to working in a culturally diverse learning environment; strong service orientation, flexibility, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Preferred: Degree in the physical sciences and/or engineering and experience in a scientific or engineering academic library.
Compensation:
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; please see our web site for details http://www.aus.edu/admin/hr. The UAE levies no income tax, however, some U.S. Federal taxes may apply to U.S. citizens and resident aliens.
Organization web site:  http://library.aus.edu
Apply by email: dflanagan@aus.edu
Application deadline: November 22, 2010
How to apply:
Please fax or e-mail a cover letter, résumé and the names of three professional references to:
Daphne Flanagan
Interim University Librarian
American University of Sharjah
Voice: 9716 515 2255
Fax: 9716 558 5008
dflanagan@aus.edu