Head Librarian

BlueHorizon; Dar Kulayb; On-site; BHD 4,600 - 6,300; Full time

Job summary

BlueHorizon is seeking a Head Librarian in Dar Kulaib, Bahrain. You will oversee all library operations, lead staff, develop the collection, provide reference services, and promote resources to students and faculty.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty, implementing new technologies, and managing the library budget to support learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a librarian role with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of cataloging systems, reference tools and electronic databases.
• Excellent English communication; Arabic proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a well-rounded library collection.
• Provide reference services to students and faculty.
• Manage a team of librarians and support staff; hire, train, schedule and evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with faculty to align resources with curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Promote library resources through workshops, orientations, and outreach activities.
• Stay up-to-date with trends in library science and integrate new technologies.
• Oversee the library materials and equipment budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Library Science

Tools

Cataloging systems

Reference tools

Electronic databases

Job description

Head Librarian

As the Head Librarian, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the library at our institution in Dar Kulaib. Your main duties will include developing and maintaining the library's collections, providing reference services, managing staff, and promoting library resources to students and faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a well-rounded collection of books, journals, and other resources that support the academic needs of our institution.
• Provide reference services to students and faculty by assisting with research queries and helping them locate relevant materials.
• Manage a team of librarians and support staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating performance.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure that the library's resources align with the curriculum and support student learning outcomes.
• Promote library resources through workshops, orientations, and other outreach activities to increase student engagement.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in library science and incorporate new technologies into library services.
• Oversee the budget for library materials and equipment purchases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working as a librarian or in a supervisory role within a library setting.
• Strong knowledge of cataloging systems, reference tools, and electronic databases.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic proficiency is preferred).
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing a team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.

Salary

In this full-time position as Head Librarian at our institution in Dar Kulaib, you will receive a competitive salary of 1300$ per month.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.