Senior Information Services Librarian - Social Sciences - Qatar Foundation

Job Purpose:

As a Team Leader, this position will mentor staff, develop and coordinate programs and services, and participate in the activities of the Social Science Team in order to foster excellence in Reference, Collections and Programs. The position will assist in developing, implementing and assessing the Qatar Reference Service through reference and reader’s advisory services. The position is responsible for ensuring all Social Science collections meet user needs as well as for collection management in an assigned subject area. As well, the position will provide literacy and learning opportunities through the development of innovative content and promotional activities for research, education and the general public. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work will be required.

Key Result Areas:

 Mentor staff, develop and coordinate programs and services, coordinate and participate in the work of the Social Science discipline team in order to create an integrated approach to Reference, Collections and Programs.
 Assist in developing, implementing and assessing the Qatar Reference Service through regular shifts in the Learning Commons, by eReference, and through individual office consultations.
 Provide information literacy and learning opportunities to researchers, educators and the general public.
 Develop the library collection in assigned subject areas by searching for, identifying, evaluating and selecting relevant materials through the application of standard library collection development methodologies in conjunction with the Collection Development policy, the Internal Library Collections Committee (this position is a sitting member of the committee) and library procedures.
 Develop print and virtual resources to support teaching and learning activities and for self-directed learning opportunities.
 Maintain regular interaction with faculty, researchers, students and the general public to determine user needs.
 Develop displays in order to highlight and interpret the library’s collections and services.
 Continuously explore new applications of pedagogy and technology in order to design and deliver active learning, critical thinking and learner collaboration.
 Serve on designated committees throughout the library.
 Participate in outreach programs to support research, education and community needs.
 Contributes to the profession by publishing, presenting or participating in professional organizations.
 Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibilities.
 Familiarize, understand and implement QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility. Ensures coordination with HSE department in implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE performance to ensure work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner.
 This position includes, but is not limited to, other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution and are not always indicative of the title and grade of the position.

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