University
Librarian, Webster University Thailand , Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand (Mar
2014)
University
librarian
Location: Cha-am
Summary
Description
The
main role of the University Librarian involves facilitating and supporting
learning by teaching information retrieval skills to students and staff within
classrooms or virtual learning environments. Other scope of
responsibility is in areas of operations, strategic planning and external
relations relating to library.
This position is directly reporting to the
Chair of Academic Directorate and is based in Cha-am.
Responsibilities & Duties
·
To
provide bibliographic instruction to faculty and students, in classes, in small
groups, and individually, in the use of the Passports databases.
·
To
supervise library assistants
·
To
provide full reference services to faculty and students.
·
To
catalogue books and other materials received by the library.
·
To
identify print collection needs for the library and make purchase decisions.
·
To
make and implement decisions to improve library operations and services.
·
To
provide report and presentations about the library and library activities as
required
·
To
supervise and direct the work of library assistants.
·
To
carry out other duties as may be assigned.
·
To
manage the textbook and reader sales operation, including assisting faculty to
identify appropriate materials, obtaining and managing inventory, organizing
sales, overseeing and accounting for cash, and working with publishers to
secure instructor’s resource materials.
·
To
oversee library building, furniture, and equipment, plan and manage utilization
of such facilities, and report repair and replacement needs.
·
To
organize and maintain library cataloguing and circulation software and design
and oversee library Web site.
·
To
identify print and multimedia collection needs for the library and make
purchase decisions.
·
To
additionally provide research advising for up to six (6) hours per week (within
your 40 hour work week).
·
Other
responsibilities as assigned
Requirements – Education and experience
·
Master
of Science in Library Science
·
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
·
Good
command of English
·
Minimum
5 years experience as a school/university librarian
·
Demonstrated
knowledge and understanding of the trends and issues in academic libraries
We are looking for an individual who has
strong job commitment, enthusiastic, self confident and hardworking. If
you think you are the person we are looking for and would like to be part of
Webster University’s rich multicultural team, send yourCV with cover letter .
Director, Library Services, Ross University
School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts (Caribbean)(March 2014)
Ross University
School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) offers a unique program of training on
the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. A cutting-edge curriculum, with
innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible
training for tomorrow’s veterinarians. Students benefit from seven semesters of
integrated preclinical and clinical studies at the St Kitts campus followed by
one year of clinical training at one of our affiliate veterinary teaching
hospitals in the United States and Canada.
Reporting to the
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs the Director of Library Services is
responsible for operations of the 6 person library at the Veterinary School in
St. Kitts. The Director will be responsible for establishing and
meeting goals and objectives for the future of the library as an information
center, making sure that these goals are coordinated with the goals of the
institution. Broadly, this includes determining what services are needed, how
to provide them, and how to support them. Specifically the Director will
oversee planning and organization, policy creation and implementation,
provision and updating of information resources, instruction in the use of
library resources, and library staff training and development.
The Director will
manage the affairs of the library with service to students, faculty, and staff
as the top priority. The director will be responsible for making sure that the
library runs smoothly, all necessary resources are available and properly
organized, and that users know how to use the resources, and to ensure that all
library policies reflect the best interests of the users, and that the physical
facility is clean, comfortable and conducive to research and study.
In addition, the
director of library services will:
·
Align
the library mission and goals with those of the institution and provide the
leadership, planning, development and evaluation of library services in support
of those goals.
·
Support
research at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
·
Develop
the library’s collection of books, journals and online resources to meet the
academic and research needs of both students and faculty.
·
Administrate
the library’s annual budget and monitor expenditures.
·
Manage
library services, resources, and personnel.
·
Mange
library journal and online database subscriptions, including renewals,
inventories and vendors.
·
Participate
in strategic planning, developing new initiatives and setting priorities.
·
Serve
as an advocate and subject matter expert for the library and health sciences
librarianship and advance the profession through engagement with appropriate
organizations and societies, including other Ross University and DeVry Inc.
libraries.
·
Facilitate
an increasing adoption of electronic resources.
·
Provision
of library instruction: Instruct faculty and students in research and
evidence based medicine, the hierarchy of research and how to use and evaluate
information.
·
Work
with academic deans to design library research assignments in support of the
curriculum
Desired Skills and Experience
Required knowledge,
skills and education include Master's Degree / MLS from ALA accredited school,
thorough knowledge and experience with library practices and procedures and
excellent prioritization skills. Qualified candidates will possess strong
service orientation and excellent written and oral communication skills with
the ability to plan and evaluate library services and knowledge of emerging
trends in library and information fields. The selected candidate will
have the ability and experience to manage support services for academic and
research environment with customers that include students, faculty and
researchers and preferred candidates will bring senior administrative
experience in an academic medical library, including supervisory
experience.
Relocation assistance
and a comprehensive benefits and competitive salary await the right candidate.
Apply online by submitting CV and letter of intent www.rossu.edu/careers and
search for Director, Library Services in St. Kitts.
We are proud to be an
EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform
pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this
outstanding opportunity today.
University Librarian, Habib University,
Karachi, Pakistan (requires 2nd Masters or PHD)(Aug 2013)
Habib University
Job Title: Head of University Library/
University Librarian
Reports
to: Provost and President of Habib University
Scope of the Job: Under the administrative leadership of the Provost and President, the Head of University Library articulates the Library’s mission and goals; provides leadership for the Library’s staff, operations, and services; advances the Library’s reputation on a local, regional, and national scale; collaborates with university administrators in carrying out the University’s academic priorities.
Major Responsibilities:
As Habib University is a new institution, the role of the University Librarian is to:
1. Articulate
a clear vision for the University Library
2. Develop
and implement Library Strategic Plans to meet University’s academic priorities
3. Manage
the University Library’s human, financial, and physical resources
4. Oversee
all departmental operations including but not limited to: budget preparation
and oversight, submission of reports, grant acquisition and management.
5. Define
and implement Library Policies and Procedures, applicable to University
faculty, students, administrators and the university community at large
6. Develop
and implement the information technology plan for the Library, with a
customer-centered approach to serving the digital information needs of the
University
7. Work
with the faculty in defining library collections for the first year of classes
and develop plans for expansion of collection
8. Recruit
and develop library staff for management of University Library
9. Develop
strategies to align Library services with University curricula and research
10. Ensure
the Library implements new technologies that enhances services
11. Continually
align Library’s services to meet the needs of diverse constituencies within the
University Community
12. Oversee
the day-to-day operations of the Library to ensure reasonable access to all
library services
13. Communicate
the value of library services to faculty, staff, and students
14. Maintain
knowledge of current issues and trends in academic information services such as
instructional technology and design, information literacy, assessment,
copyright and fair use
15. Perform
other duties as assigned by the Provost
Qualifications and Experience:
1. A
second Master’s degree or a doctoral degree
2. Master’s
degree from an ALA accredited program or equivalent
3. A
record of scholarly achievement
4. Leadership
experience in an academic or research library
5. Experience
optimizing the delivery of library services
6. Experience
developing and implementing large-scale strategic or project plans
7. Experience
with library space building, expansion or design projects
8. Budgetary
experience
9. A
record of service in professional library or academic associations
10. Experience
implementing new technologies to enhance library services
11. Experience
developing collaborations regionally, nationally or internationally
12. Proven
ability securing external funding
Skills and competencies:
1. Knowledge
of emerging technologies within the domain of scholarship, scholarly
communication, and library services.
2. Demonstrated
ability to work with administrators, faculty, students, staff, and other
library constituents.
3. Commitment
to fostering a diverse staff.
4. Commitment
to serving a diverse community.
5. Proven
success as an effective communicator.
6. Evidence
of excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Evidence
of strong management skills.
Applications
should include a cover letter, detailed resume providing evidence of a
distinguished record of librarianship and scholarly achievement, and the
contact information for three references, which should be sent electronically
(a single PDF file preferred).
About the Organization:
Habib
University is a liberal arts and science institution being established by Habib
University Foundation as a world class center of excellence in higher learning
in Karachi, Pakistan. Beginning in Fall of 2014, Habib University will offer
undergraduate programs, with a unique blend of interdisciplinary education in
Science, Engineering, Arts, Humanities and the Social Sciences. The University
will start classes with 200 students and will continue to grow in numbers in
subsequent years. The University is looking to develop and implement a creative
and innovative admissions plan and process that addresses the needs of higher
education in Pakistan and also represents best practices in admissions
internationally.
For
more information please visit our website www.habib.edu.pk
University Librarian, Elizade University,
Ondo State, Nigeria (requires PhD) (feb 2014)
Elizade University is a private University
situated in Ilara Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria. The University aims to be an
institution with the best traditions in the production of self reliant,
ethics-conscious, globally competitive graduates imbued with requisite skills,
competencies and ability to be key players in the nation’s quest for socio-economic
and technological development.
Job Summary
The
University Librarian as a Principal Officer shall be in charge of the
University Library and its constituent units.
He
shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the operations of the
University.
For
this key management position, the University seeks candidates who have good
managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life and
who should be able to provide the Management of the University with appropriate
advice and support for all of the institution’s library transactions.
The
right candidate should have the ability to generate ideas that would facilitate
the development of the University.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates
must possess a Ph.D. in Library Studies or M.LS and be of a Professorial
Standing in addition to other professional qualifications.
Applicants
must also be extensively Computer literate.
Mode of Application:
Candidates should forward their application
letters and CVs to the Registrar.
Special Collections Librarian, American
University of Beirut (requires PhD, but in any field) (sept 2012)
The
American University of Beirut (AUB) Library is looking for a talented candidate
to fill in the position of Special Collections Librarian in its Archives and
Special Collections department. The successful candidate will assist in
overseeing and administering the resources, services, and operations pertaining
to the AUB Library’s Special Collections and the University Archives. He/she
will help support and enhance the accessibility, organization, housing,
preservation and promotion of the University Special collections and Archives,
in accord with current and anticipated teaching and scholarly trends.
The Special Collections Librarian reports to the Head of Archives and Special Collections.
The Special Collections Librarian reports to the Head of Archives and Special Collections.
To
view the ad, please go to the following link:
https://hrportal.aub.edu.lb/
Minimum Requirements:
- Master degree in Library and/or Information Science from an accredited university, and/or a graduate degree in a field related to the history of the Middle East, Arab and/or Islamic Studies. Per Lebanese working laws, non-Lebanese must have a PhD in any field.
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
AUB, which was founded in 1866, has four main libraries: Jafet (Central Library), Saab Medical Library (which recently merged with the University Libraries), Science and Agriculture Library, and Engineering and Architecture Library. The Libraries, which employ over 25 professional librarians and 65 full-time support staff, have over one million volumes of books and periodicals and provide access to over 90,000 full-text journals and 350 electronic databases. More information about the libraries can be found at: http://www.aub.edu.lb/
Minimum Requirements:
- Master degree in Library and/or Information Science from an accredited university, and/or a graduate degree in a field related to the history of the Middle East, Arab and/or Islamic Studies. Per Lebanese working laws, non-Lebanese must have a PhD in any field.
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
AUB, which was founded in 1866, has four main libraries: Jafet (Central Library), Saab Medical Library (which recently merged with the University Libraries), Science and Agriculture Library, and Engineering and Architecture Library. The Libraries, which employ over 25 professional librarians and 65 full-time support staff, have over one million volumes of books and periodicals and provide access to over 90,000 full-text journals and 350 electronic databases. More information about the libraries can be found at: http://www.aub.edu.lb/
Lecturer, Information Management and Archives and Records Management. University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica (Dec 2013) (Requires Phd)
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA CAMPUS, JAMAICA
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. At 65 years old, the institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region; offering a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences, Science and Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences and the Social Sciences.
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
We seek applicants whose research interests and teaching abilities focus in the areas of Emerging Technologies/ Information Management and Archives and Records Management. Applicants should also demonstrate ability in research and teaching (at undergraduate and graduate levels) in two or more of the following specializations through research work, scholarly publications, conference presentations and courses taught:
1. Information Organization
(metadata, ontologies, databases)
2. Digital libraries
3. Digital library technologies and
content management systems
4. New and emerging media and
technologies
5. Game technology
6. Information architecture
7. Digital curation and
preservation
8. Archives and Records Management
9. Digital preservation standards;
services and techniques
10. Archives and Society
Applicants should have an earned doctorate in Library/Information
Science or a related field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or
Education. Expertise and experience in the application of technology for course
delivery; online/hybrid course delivery, would be useful assets.The successful candidate will also be required to:
Teach, research and participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development within the Department and wider Faculty;
Contribute to the life of the University and advance teaching, research and community outreach.
For further information on the Department of Library and Information Studies, please see: http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae (inclusive of a statement on teaching and research interests) giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and copies of academic qualifications.
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