Director of Library Services

Job description / Role

The candidate will be responsible of the centers public library component, including planning, organizing and managing library operations and services. The candidate will lead the librarys management team in goal setting, personnel administration, program development, budgeting and implementation of new systems, services and technologies. He/she will be expected to perform long-range planning for library development.

Duties And Responsibilities:
- Directing, planning, organizing, coordinating, budgeting, and evaluating the librarys operation.
- Manage the programs conducted by the library.
- Manage operational and administrative functions.
- Develop training programs for staff.
- Lead a collaborative and multidisciplinary team.
- Manage the librarys budget and produce various reports.
- Manage the library facilities.
- Develop a long-term library development plan.

Requirements

- Masters degree or Bachelor degree in Library Science from a program accredited by either the American Library Association, or the U.K. Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals or similar institutions.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees, volunteers, other community agencies and the public.
- Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise staff
- Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of library service and library materials and resources.
- Ability to write event contracts and learn quickly how to normalize them with Saudi Aramcos policies and practices.
- Ability to creatively develop and implement library programs and services.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely.
- High energy, outgoing, can do personality and ability to thrive in a changing environment.
- Knowledge of computer technology, the Internet, and commercially available library software and preferably fluent in digital and social media.
- 7 to 10 years of work experience in a library related field.
- 3 years of experience at management level in libraries.
- Demonstrated experience in effective leadership and supervision of staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge of library practices and procedures.

About the Company

For over 40 years Airswift has been transforming lives through the provision of international workforce solutions to the energy, process and infrastructure industries.

Today, we are an integrated team of 6,500 passionate people from 70 countries working proudly with the world’s leading supermajors, engineers & constructors, equipment suppliers and consultancies.

Driven by three corporate hubs in Houston, Manchester and Singapore supporting 60 regional offices, we have a truly global approach and a reach that is unparalleled.