Librarian in Sharjah, UAE

ConFlip; Sharjah; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ConFlip in Sharjah, UAE seeks an experienced Librarian to manage our library resources and services. The role requires native Arabic with strong English skills, and the candidate should have their own visa and accommodation arrangements.

You will oversee collections, cataloguing, patron support, and event coordination while ensuring accurate records and timely reports for stakeholders. Experience with library systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Native Arabic speaker with excellent English abilities.
• Experience handling library cataloguing and reference services.
• Experience using computerized information systems and databases.
• Degree in Library Science or related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop library collection policies within budget guidelines.
• Ensure library collections are up-to-date and accessible.
• Track new publications relevant to the library.
• Assist patrons with research inquiries and reference questions.
• Catalogue new acquisitions into the library database.
• Order supplies and manage library resources.
• Organize events such as book clubs or author talks.
• Maintain accurate circulation and overdue records.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Train staff on new systems or technologies.

Skills

Arabic language

English proficiency

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Library management software

Job description

Librarian in Sharjah, UAE

We are looking for an experienced Librarian to join our team in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate should be a native Arabic speaker with excellent English proficiency, and should have their own visa and accommodation.

You will be responsible for managing our library’s resources, including books, periodicals, reference materials, audiovisual materials and digital resources. You will also coordinate the library’s activities and services that promote reading and lifelong learning.

Your main duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing library collection policies within budget guidelines
• Ensuring the library collections are up-to-date
• Keeping track of new publications in the field
• Assisting patrons with research inquiries
• Cataloguing new acquisitions into the library database
• Ordering supplies when necessary
• Organizing events such as book clubs or author talks
• Maintaining accurate records of circulation and overdue items
• Preparing reports for internal use or external stakeholders.
• Training staff on how to use new systems or technologies

You should have strong organizational skills as well as excellent customer service skills. You should also have experience in using computerized information systems. If you have a degree in Library Science or a related field this would be beneficial.