[Eril-l] United Arab Emirates - Sharjah - Collection Services Librarian

[Thomas Hodge]

Position Available : UAE - Collection Services Librarian

The American University of Sharjah Library is seeking an energetic and
knowledgeable Collection Services Librarian to join its service-oriented
team. Reporting to the AUL for Technology and Technical Services, the
successful candidate will work closely with library colleagues to provide
an integrated approach to the acquisition and management of the library’s
electronic, print and media resources.

Job Responsibilities:

Acquisitions, licensing, implementation, assessment and ongoing maintenance
of the library print and electronic collections.
Coordinating with the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to arrange
descriptionand control of resources in the library’s WMS system.
Troubleshooting problems arising from ordering, subscription, licensing or
access-related technicalissues including linking and discovery.
Collecting and analyzing collection usage statistics.
Document delivery.

Qualifications Required:

An ALA-accredited MLS degree
Minimum of 3 years’ experience
Knowledge of web-based applications and environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Superior technology skills with openness to emerging technologies
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
The ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely and independent
manner

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with standards such as EDI/EDIFACT, OpenURL, COUNTER, SUSHI
Knowledge of metadata standards and formats including MARC, KBART, Dublin
Core, AACR2, RDA, LCSH
2 years’ experience in print or electronic resource management, commercial
knowledge-bases  or digital serials management
Experience working in a university or research environment
Experience with OCLC WMS or other library services platform
Working knowledge of JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS and web development tools

If interested, applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae
with the names of three references to recruitment at aus.edu.  The position
applied for should be mentioned in the email subject line.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not meet
specified requirements will not be shortlisted.

AUS Alumni are encouraged to apply for these positions

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of
making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex,
religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital
status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends
solely upon your qualifications.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: AUS complies with the US Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990. During the interview process, you may be asked questions
concerning your ability to perform job-related functions. If you are given
a conditional offer of employment, you may be required to complete a
post-job offer medical history questionnaire and undergo a medical
examination, and all information will be kept confidential and in separate
files.

See http://www.aus.edu/info/200218/employment/79/staff_positions/2/#2 for
any additional details.

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Thomas Hodge

thom at hodgenet.com

American University of Sharjah - Library

PO Box 26666

Sharjah, UAE

tel +971 06 515 2260 (office)

mob +971 055 948 7838
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