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Dátum: Ked, Október 4, 2011 13:48
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Head Librarian
Salary Range: ?35,000-?40,000 per annum
The Aga Khan University?s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
in London is looking for a Head Librarian to provide state of the art
library and information services and resources to faculty and students in
support of the Institute?s teaching and research agenda.
Responsibilities
The following are the main responsibilities of the position. It is not an
exhaustive list but is intended to outline the areas of work the incumbent
will be expected to undertake:
? Plan and further develop policies and strategies to build a
distinctive and coherent collection of books and digital resources in line
with the Institute?s requirements;
? Ensure delivery of high quality, effective, customer-focused
library services;
? Provide required training and oversight to all aspects of
library functions including cataloguing, acquisition, maintenance and use
of technology;
? Oversee the development and delivery of comprehensive
information literacy programmes for faculty and students;
? Collaborate with relevant staff, as directed, for the provision
of information resources within existing and future digital initiatives
and education technology solutions of the Institute;
? Take responsibility for overall administration and financial
management of the library;
? Represent the Institute at the international library
organisations and forums such as IFLA, ACRL, MELA and MELCOM.
Requirements and Qualifications
? A Chartered librarian educated with a degree or postgraduate
qualification in Librarianship or Information Science from an institution
affiliated with an IFLA accredited library association
? Academic knowledge of Islam and Muslim civilisations
? Extensive knowledge in and experience of print and electronic
information resources about Muslim cultures and societies/Islamic studies
? Self-motivated with solid knowledge and experience of library
operations; including but not limited to, acquisitions management,
bibliographical research, cataloguing and classification, digitalised
integrated databases, library management and cataloguing systems
? Experience in the development and delivery of information
literacy programmes
? Experience and knowledge of international bibliographical
standards (Marc, Dublin core and other metadata standards)
? Experience of providing library and information services within a
managerial capacity in an higher education context
? Experience of managing, coordinating and motivating a team and
identifying targets, applying performance management and quality assurance
techniques
? Ability to develop and implement library strategies and policies,
manage projects and budgets
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with
the capacity to liaise and negotiate with staff at all levels
? Strong team work and partnership skills
? Demonstrated abilities to work under pressure, prioritise and
delegate tasks and contribute to achievement of departmental goals
? A flexible approach to working in a complex and busy environment
? Fluent reading knowledge of one or more of the following
languages; Arabic, Turkish, Persian, or Urdu
? UK/EU citizen or appropriate permission to work in the UK
To apply:
Candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a completed application
form in MS Word to ismc.personnel@aku.edu
Application form can be downloaded from the Institute?s website
http://www.aku.edu/ismc . Please click on the Working at AKU tab and then
the current vacancies in the UK.
Application Deadline: Friday, 4 November 2011
Note: By submitting an application to AKU-ISMC you provide your consent to
the Institute under the Data Protection Act 1998 to share the contents of
your application with relevant colleagues at our headquarters, AKU
Karachi, and with its nominated agents for the purpose of completing this
recruitment exercise.
AKU-ISMC will only contact candidates short-listed for interview. If you
would like to have your application materials returned, please enclose an
appropriately stamped, self-addressed envelope.
From: ismc.personnel <ismc.personnel@aku.edu>
