The American University in the Emirates invites MLIS Master's Holder candidates to apply for the open position of Library Manager. The Manager will be responsible for monitor the day-to-day activities and make sure the error free operation of the university library and encourage library usage.
Job purpose
This Library Manager is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day activities and making sure of the error-free operation of the university library, and encouraging library usage.
Qualifications & Education
Experience
Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in managing University and Academic Library and Information Resource Center in a multicultural environment
Work experience in Higher Education institutions is preferable
Skills / Training / Knowledge
Major Tasks Involved:
Planning, administrative, and budgetary functions of library and information resources and services.
• Policies - Establish and Implement Library and Information Policies and Procedures
• Budget - Establish and manage the Budget for the Library and Information Services
• Develop and manage convenient, accessible library and information services
• Analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media service requirements
• Resource Selection - Books, Journals, Online Databases, Newspapers & CDs/DVDs
• Prepare reports related to library and information services, technology and media services, resources and activities
• Organizing library events - Including book fairs, library orientations, online database trainings for students and faculties
• Conducting user surveys when required
• Library marketing – through social media, pamphlets and brochures
• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to the overall administration to accomplish the library goals.
• Work closely with Online Database providers and the Department of Systems Development to ensure the error-free services and supports offered by the library.
• Assists in core Library information systems administration which includes, backup, technical support to the user community, etc.
• Process and support services of eTextbooks for the curriculum needs.
• Library Software – Updates and maintenance
• Participates in library committee as required to primary job assignment.
• Acquisition – Coordinating with publishers/vendors, negotiation, Receiving Quotation, Price Comparison, ordering resources, receiving, processing and payment processing for both print and online resources.
• Collection Development – Identifying resources and receiving suggestions from faculties & students.
• Documentation – Maintaining all the necessary documents, including quotations, invoices, and faculty suggestions, etc.
• Library marketing – through social media (Facebook)
• Update and maintain the library website, brochure, newsletter, etc.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to the information systems as needed to accomplish the tasks as required.
Acquisition & Collection Development
• Find out the resources from various sources, like, the publisher’s website, and vendors list, check other top universities' Library catalogues etc.
• Receiving suggestions from faculties & students
• Compilation of List after duplicate checking and checking the Latest Edition.
• Placing the Order.
• Receiving books on approval basis/against order and updating records.
• Tracking Suggestions.
• Reminders to the vendors for non-supply of books.
General Task
• Arranging meetings and minutes when required
• Providing training and development to the library staff for a better understanding of the system to offer customer-focused service.
• Collection Development – Identifying resources, receiving suggestions from faculties & students
• Supervising the overall library activities to ensure error-free services
• New Arrival Alert – New arrival lists to be forwarded to the user community
• Orientation – Train Library users to find the resource and use them effectively
• Supervising Circulation Counter to make sure error-free transactions
• Shelf reading – Supervising the shelving arrangements.
• Reports – reports to be generated according to the timely needs.
About American University in the Emirates (AUE):
The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.
AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.
At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success
AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Computer Information Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.
The American University in the Emirates is accredited by SACSCOC (the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels
The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited by CAA (the Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.
The College of Business Administration is a proud member of AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) are accredited by AACSB) as of 2022.
The Bachelor of Computer Science in the College of Computer Information Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
NASAD (The National Association of Schools of Art and Design) has granted the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Animation in the College of Design, the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.