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
* Contact Recruiting Coordinator
Academic Recruiting
The Petroleum Institute
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
