Librarian

Tawteen; Muscat; On-site; OMR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Tawteen is seeking a Librarian for the Learning Resources Center (LRC) to deliver reference services, support OPAC usage, and manage library operations. The role includes cataloging, acquisitions, user instruction, and promoting LRC resources to students and staff.

Applicants should have a LIS degree with library experience; strong Arabic and English communication, ICT skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Muscat campus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Library and Information Sciences; library experience preferred.
• Moderate level in writing and speaking Arabic and English.
• Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Able to manage students’ behavior and work under pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services to LRC users and guide them to resources.
• Instruct users to use OPAC to locate resources.
• Register new users and issue library cards.
• Operate circulation and reservation systems; manage loans.
• Classify and catalog items; maintain LRC collections.
• Develop LRC collections and progress orders for new items.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Instruction following

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Degree in Library & Information Sciences

Tools

Integrated Library Management System

OPAC system

Job description

Position Description Job Title Librarian Faculty Department Learning Resources Center LRC Reporting to Manager Learning Resources Center Type of Employment Full-Time

Role and Responsibilities

Implement provided Health Safety and Environmental HSE controls and follow instructions Look after and keep the provided HSE equipment and facilities healthy and report any damage of equipment and facilities identified to the HSE team Report any HSE incidents and missed behavioural observations Providing reference services to the LRC users - Assisting users to use services and resources of the Learning Resource Centre LRC - Instructing users to use OPAC system to locate the resources - Answering routine inquiries and referring users in need of professional assistance to librarians - Providing research support to users Dealing professionally with any Integrated Library Management System - Registering new users and issuing borrowers identification cards - Sending out notices and accepting fine payments for lost or overdue books - Operating the circulation system issuing and returning books and the reservation system reserving books - Maintaining the system entering details into the catalogue for new stock deleting catalogue records for the withdrawn stock - Generating statistics reports of usage - Applying any new knowledge and skills Developing LRC collections and books acquisitions - Progressing orders for new items - Liaise with the faculties through LRC Liaison Program - Dealing professionally with E-resources managing E-resources and knowing the strategic of search and browsing - Informing the users about new acquisitions through current awareness services Classifying and cataloging items - Classifying items according to congress classification system - cataloging items according to cataloging standards - Maintaining of LRC collections - Ensuring that the LRC stock is in good order i e shelving and filing new and returned books and materials and maintaining resources in their correct order - Maintaining LRC materials in usable condition cleaning covering replacing spine and date labels Promoting awareness of the services and resources - Providing information and digital literacy sessions to students researchers and staff - Producing posters and displays promoting LRC s services and resources Looking after the LRC environment keeping notice boards and displays tidy and up to date Taking action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons Staying updated with current research trends and technologies in the field The employee is required to strictly adhere and comply with Sohar University policies bylaws and regulations that are related to their work Any other assigned tasks that fall within the competence of the department faculty

Qualifications

A degree in Library and Information Sciences with Experience of working in a library is preferred.Knowledge & Skills:General: Fully conversant with the Omani labour law. Moderated level in writing and speaking of Arabic and English languages (following the department/faculty). Ability to use computers and relevant computer applications for the job. Clear and effective communicator. Resourceful (know where to find information for problem-solving). Team player, leads and supports changes to improve business performance. Sound organizational and administrative ability Ability to manage students behavior Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Ability to work independently and organize own work Organized and methodical approach to work Ability to comprehend and follow instructions: effectively follow instructions from supervisor, verbally and in written form. Time management: set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.Specifics: Aware of the Health and Safety requirements of staff at work and environmental conservation programs. Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills Ability to be supportive but firm with students Good presentation skills to give talks to students and visitors Working knowledge of library methods and procedures. Ability to operate library machines properly. Keyboarding and filing ability. Ability to provide training to staff and students Ability to market about Library services. Relevant Experience: Experience of working in a library is preferred.Note: *All qualifications awarded from outside Oman should be equivalent by Ministry of Education.