Librarian

About Liwa University

Established in 1993, Liwa University in Al Ain has served as a vital institution for higher education in Abu Dhabi Emirate, cultivating talent and supplying the UAE job market with qualified professionals. The university is committed to supporting students to succeed academically and personally by providing excellent resources, support, and guidance. It offers 30 postgraduate, undergraduate, and diploma courses across four faculties: Media and Public Relations, Medical and Health Sciences, Business, and Engineering and Computing, with additional support from the General Education Department.

Position Summary

The librarian will assist the library manager in enhancing and managing the college library to ensure valuable services for students and staff. This role involves a broad range of both professional and clerical duties such as organizing materials, lending library items, registering users, and maintaining collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the department manager in selecting and acquiring library materials by reviewing and recommending books, periodicals, and audio-visual items.
• Distribute learning resources to both students and employees.
• Organize and care for assigned collection segments.
• Make recommendations on material removal, repairs, and replacements following college library policies.
• Assist in developing and delivering various library programs.
• Work with the Learning Resource Center Manager and Senior Librarian to keep the library technologically advanced.
• Circulate publisher catalogs to ensure library holdings remain current and standard-compliant.
• Monitor quality of materials from commercial binders and prepare resources for binding.
• Manage non-print materials and equipment, facilitating user access to audio-visual content.
• Maintain inventory, assess space requirements, and advise on organizing shifts.
• Provide reference assistance and instruct users on library resources including catalogs, computers, and interlibrary loans.
• Handle patron feedback, queries, and complaints, escalating complex concerns to administration as necessary.
• Offer support in policy development and ensure enforcement of library regulations.
• Report incidents involving violations of library rules by students to the library manager.
• Assist in research projects and preparation of reports as directed by the library manager.
• Ensure the library collection aligns dynamically with current curriculum demands by adding or removing materials appropriately.
• Contribute to maintaining high-quality library service standards by researching best practices and benchmarking.
• Work with the Library Manager to integrate e-resources into the College’s Learning Management System.
• Train students for efficient use of e-resources for quick and comprehensive information access.
• Catalog and classify both print and non-print materials based on content and purpose.
• Maintain billing and payment records for library acquisitions.
• Keep accurate records and statistics, submitting reports as required.
• Create and update bibliographic records using industry best practices upon request.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited university or college.
• Proficiency in operating computer systems.
• Ability to plan and coordinate library operations and activities.
• Strong organizational skills for ordering, receiving, and maintaining library collections.
• Effective time management capabilities.
• Good communication skills.