Academic Librarian - Research, Outreach & Instruction

Woopel; Sharjah; On-site; AED 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Woopel is seeking an Indian Librarian to join a prestigious library in Sharjah, UAE. The role includes managing the collection, providing reference services, and assisting users with research.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Library Science and at least 2 years of Librarian experience in academic or public settings. English fluency is required; Arabic is a plus. Indian nationals in Sharjah or willing to relocate are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience as Librarian in academic or public library.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Experience with online databases, electronic resources, and library technologies.
• Knowledge of MARC and Dewey/LoC classifications.
• Experience developing instructional materials or info literacy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organization and maintenance of the library's collection and cataloging.
• Develop and implement library programs and services for diverse users.
• Provide reference and research assistance and navigate online databases.
• Promote library use through outreach activities like book clubs, workshops, and events.
• Train and supervise staff on circulation, reference, and collection management.
• Stay updated on librarianship trends and suggest new resources or technologies.
• Collaborate with faculty to support teaching and research with instructional sessions.

Skills

English fluency

Arabic knowledge (a plus)

MARC cataloging

Dewey or LoC classification

Online databases

Information literacy instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Online databases

Job description

Woopel is seeking an Indian Librarian to join a prestigious library in Sharjah, UAE. The role includes managing the collection, providing reference services, and assisting users with research.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Library Science and at least 2 years of Librarian experience in academic or public settings. English fluency is required; Arabic is a plus. Indian nationals in Sharjah or willing to relocate are welcome.