Librarian

Job description / Role

- Maintain library's collections including physical as well as electronic collections.
- Maintain library holdings and recommend new acquisition or cancellation of resources/ services.
- Create, activate and deactivate learners access to library's resources.
- Catalogue and classify the library holdings as per standard norms and procedures in the field.
- Explore and ensure that photocopy rights and permissions are not violated and ownership rights are observed.
- Provide professional and individual assistance to users in terms of locating information, interpreting catalogue, and the general inquires pertinent to library functioning.
- Enhance and train learners on the use of the library resources which may include library tours and preparation and distribution of leaflets.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in library Sciences or any related field from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 2 years in a similar position and preferably in a university.
- Thorough knowledge of concepts related to libraries and electronic databases.
- Excellent knowledge of Library Management and Information Systems.
- Experience with open access publishing systems (e.g., OJS - Open Journal Systems).
- Ability to manage and develop digital library resources.
- Strong commitment to user-centered process.
- Experience with archival collections and non-textual format of keeping data.
- Willing to work flexible schedules; specifically evening shifts.
- Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English languages.

About the Company

Under the presidency of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, U.A.E, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is committed to instigating a culture of quality, excellence and research through e-learning in the Arab world, with emphasis in the academic disciplines of business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment. HBMSU enjoys international credibility and recognition with its academic and professional programs not only being demand-driven, but also customized to meet the growing needs of businesses in the UAE and indeed elsewhere in the Arab world.

Established in 2002, this innovative higher education project has been conceived, crafted and implemented by Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, the Chancellor of HBMSU, as a passionate response to the hopes and aspirations of the new Arab generation, with an emphasis on e-learning as the future of education and empowerment in the region. The pioneering vision of the University has, in fact, paved the way for the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) to design standards for accreditation for an e-learning institution.