Director of The Library

University of Kalba; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kalba is seeking a strategic leader to manage and innovate its library services. The successful candidate will develop the library's strategic plan, oversee collection development, and drive the adoption of technology. A Ph.D in Library and Information Science and 20 years of experience is essential.

This role emphasizes community engagement, staff development, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, alongside promoting inclusivity in library services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of professional library experience.
• Experience in academic library operations and leadership roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the library's strategic plan.
• Manage budget, staffing, and technology upgrades.
• Oversee acquisition and preservation of collections.
• Implement an Integrated Library System.
• Design user-centric library services to engage the community.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Strategic Planning

Research Support

Communication & Advocacy

Digital & Electronic Resources

Education

Ph.D in Library and Information Science

Job description

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Develop and implement the library's strategic plan in alignment with the university's mission.
• Formulate policies and procedures to enhance library operations and services.
• Manage the library budget, including resource acquisition, staffing, and technology upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with national and international accreditation standards.
• Represent the library in institutional committees and professional associations.

Resource Management & Collection Development

• Oversee acquisition, organization, and preservation of physical and digital collections.
• Ensure access to high-quality scholarly databases, e-books, and journals.
• Develop a digitization strategy to enhance accessibility and resource-sharing.
• Collaborate with faculty to support curriculum needs through specialized resources.

Technological Innovation & Digital Transformation

• Implement and manage an Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Drive the adoption of AI, automation, and emerging technologies in library services.
• Oversee the development of institutional repositories and open-access initiatives.
• Enhance library cybersecurity and data management policies.

User Services & Community Engagement

• Design and deliver user‑centric library services to students and faculty.
• Promote information literacy programs to improve research skills.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and academic events to foster learning.
• Establish partnerships with other academic institutions and professional bodies.

Team Management & Staff Development

• Recruit, train, and evaluate library staff to maintain a high-performance team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Promote inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility in library services.

Research Support & Scholarly Communication

• Provide research support services, including bibliometric analysis and citation management.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers in publishing and open-access initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Library and Information Science.
• 20 Years of Professional Library Experience, includes Leadership & Management, Academic Library Operations, Digital & Electronic Resources, Strategic Planning, Research Support, Collaboration & Partnerships, Accreditation & Compliance, Communication & Advocacy.