Scientific Researcher/Librarian

AlRawabit International Recruitment LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

AlRawabit International Recruitment LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Library Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations and ensure orderly library function.

You will establish policies for cataloging, circulation, budgeting, and inventory, and oversee database maintenance while upholding safety and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in library science or related field.
• Experience in a library or teaching or relevant field.
• Excellent knowledge of library databases.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and prioritization.
• Familiarity with information management systems.
• A patient and friendly personality.
• Proficient in Arabic and English (speaking and writing).

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the library and its organization.
• Establish policies and procedures for library operations including computer systems, book acquisition and circulation.
• Develop and update library resources and inventory and maintain its records.
• Catalog all materials (books, eBooks, audiovisual) and keep track of library material.
• Plan, prepare and manage the library budget each year and provide periodic updates.
• Maintain library records and perform regular audits of information and inventory.
• Ensure safety and confidentiality of library materials and equipment.
• Read library science materials to stay up-to-date.
• Provide reports with recommendations and proposed solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Arabic language

English language

MS Office

Library databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma

Experience in library or teaching or relevant field

Tools

Library databases

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Information management systems

Job description

• Responsible to manage the operation of the library and its organisation
• Establish policies and procedures for library operations including computer systems book acquisition and circulation
• Develop and update library resources and inventory and maintain its records
• Catalog all materials books eBooks audio visual etc and kkeep track of library material
• Develop a sequencing of books to classify and sort books in an orderly manner to be easy to use
• Ensure work area and the whole library are properly cleaned and in orderly condition always
• Sort and shelve books according to their categorization
• Maintain records of books taken out and books brought back
• Plan prepare and manage the library budget every year and provide periodic update reports
• Maintain library records and ensuring they are up to date Perform regular audits of the information and inventory on file
• Develop and update the database of the books in the office in a scientific and systematic way that makes it easier to find them
• Manage the purchase process of library new materials including books eBooks journals databases DVDs music CDs etc by providing quotations and handling payments in coordination with the finance and obtaining the necessary approvals
• Help patrons check out books properly search for information and books and ensure that all books are organized and back in place
• Inspect the condition of books and manuscripts upon purchase and ensure its authenticity
• Meet the standard regarding safety and confidentiality of library materials and equipment
• Read library science-related-materials and be fully aware of what obtains and latest developments in the profession
• Study and write research papers research reports reviews and summaries
• Provide reports presenting recommendations and proposed solutions on enhancing library activities
• Review documents and provide Linguistic correction and proofreading
• Revive incoming books references material etc and record them in the library database
• Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma
• Experience working in a library or teaching or relevant field
• Excellent knowledge of library databases
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to prioritize
• Familiarity with information management systems
• A patient and friendly personality
• A patient and friendly personalityExcellent MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) .Arabic and English verbal and writing