Librarian vacancy in Dubai UAE for foreigners

JobLeader; Dubai; On-site; AED 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays off

Retirement plan

Immigration-friendly

Job summary

JobLeader in Dubai is seeking a professional Librarian to join our team and manage the library's collections and resources. The role encompasses overseeing acquisition, cataloging and circulation, and ensuring services meet patrons’ needs.

The successful candidate will work independently, provide reference assistance, train staff, and contribute to events and displays. A welcoming environment for immigrants with valid documentation is considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or related field preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of library software systems such as Evergreen or Koha is preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to interact positively with patrons of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the acquisition, cataloging and circulation of library materials.
• Maintain accurate records of library holdings.
• Develop policies and procedures related to library services.
• Provide reference services to patrons.
• Train library staff on the use of catalogs, databases and other information sources.
• Supervise staff in daily operations including shelving books, checking out materials, helping patrons with computer use and other tasks as needed.
• Create displays to promote materials or special collections.
• Assist with organizing events such as book clubs or story times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Independent work

Reference services

Training staff

Computer literacy

Patience with patrons

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Evergreen Koha

Job description

Librarian vacancy in Dubai UAE for foreigners

We are looking for a professional librarian to join our team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and managing the library's collections and resources. This includes overseeing the acquisition, cataloging, and circulation of materials. The Librarian will also be responsible for ensuring that library services meet the needs of patrons.

Librarian - Dubai, 1000 AED/Month

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the acquisition, cataloging and circulation of library materials
• Maintain accurate records of library holdings
• Develop policies and procedures related to library services
• Provide reference services to patrons
• Train library staff on the use of catalogs, databases and other information sources
• Supervise staff in daily operations including shelving books, checking out materials, helping patrons with computer use and other tasks as needed
• Create displays to promote materials or special collections
• Assist with organizing events such as book clubs or story times
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or related field is preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of library software systems such as Evergreen or Koha is preferred but not required
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to interact positively with patrons of all ages

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary along with other benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays off and access to a retirement plan. We are also open to considering applications from immigrants who can provide valid documentation.