Library Coordinator at QC+

QC+; Qatar; On-site; QAR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

QC+ is seeking a Librarian for an on-site, full-time role in Qatar. The position focuses on delivering high-quality public library services, developing collections, and supporting museum education programs. You will advise the Head of Library, supervise library staff, and ensure safety and compliance with policies.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and English, strong knowledge of cataloguing rules, and experience with library systems. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• In depth knowledge of Library of Congress Cataloguing rules.
• Knowledge of library processes, systems and professional standards.
• Ability to use information databases such as WorldCat, JSTOR.
• Experience in public services and library operations.

Responsibilities

• Public: Communication / orientation with library visitors.
• Advisory: Supporting Head of Library.
• Deliver public services including facility, collections and services to visitors.
• Provide quality research service to visitors using available resources.
• Supervise and train Library Assistants and volunteers.
• Develop library programs in coordination with Education division.
• Manage circulation desk and staff, overdue items, and conditions.
• Ensure Health & Safety measures on site.

Skills

Public service

Communication

Databases

Team coordination

Multilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in library science

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

SirsiDynix Symphony

WorldCat

JSTOR

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Role Purpose

Responsible for all aspects of service in the library, insuring the availability and development of the facility, collection and provision of services to visitors, scholars and museum staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Public : Communication / orientation with library visitors
• Advisory: Supporting Head of Library
• Deliver all aspects of public services including but not limited to ensuring the availability of the facility, collections and services to visitors.
• Provide a quality research service to visitors using all available resources, advising on further development etc.
• – this requires Librarian remain personally up-to-date with the collection and other resources in order to give accurate advice.
• Supervises the development and delivery of library programmes in coordination with, and within the framework of, the goals of the museum’s Education division.
• Responsible for determining and delivering reports from library systems such as SirsiDynix Symphony, working with system developers to provide information required in the correct format.
• Develop projects with other libraries such as the National Library, Qatar University and other Education City libraries as directed by the Public Services Librarian or Head of Library.
• Support the Head of Library with recruitment, strategy development and scheduling of staff rotas.
• Manage the circulation desk and it’s staff including checking materials in and out, following up on overdue books, condition checking etc.
• Ensure Health & Safety measures are adhered to by team, visitors and any contractors on site.
• Supervise and train team Library Assistants and volunteers ensuring that each fulfil their duties as assigned, contribute to appraisals of Library Assistants.
• Undertake training as required and where pertinent to the role, complete tasks outlined and agreed in the Individual Development Plan in a timely manner to support the Museums strategic vision, mission and goals.
• Adhere to all QM and MIA policies and procedures and undertake any other tasks as requested by Head of Library.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in Arabic and English
• In depth knowledge of Library of Congress Cataloguing rules
• Knowledge of library processes, systems and professional standards
• Ability to use a wide variety of information databases e.g. WorldCat, JSTOR
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of queries from an equally wide variety of visitors
• Ability and willingness to make an equal shifts of evening, weekends and holidays in rotation with other staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in library science is essential
• Master’s degree in a relevant library-based subject is desirable
• Proven experience of working in a public services capacity
• Excellent communication skills
• 2 years’ experience in a library position

Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to QAR5,000.00 per month

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Librarian: 2 years (Required) Language: Arabic (Required) Work Location: In person