We are looking for a highly organized, research-oriented and knowledgeable Scientific Researcher/Librarian to manage the library operations, resources, information systems, and research activities based in Abu Dhabi.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher diploma in Library Science, Information Management, Research, Education, or a relevant field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a library, teaching, research, or related environment.
- Excellent knowledge of library databases and information management systems.
- Strong research, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Patient, friendly, detail-oriented, and service-focused personality.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with a high level of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day library operations, resources, inventory, and records.
- Develop and maintain systems for cataloguing, classification, sequencing, and organizing library materials.
- Manage books, eBooks, journals, databases, audio-visual materials, and other resources.
- Maintain accurate circulation, inventory, and library database records.
- Assist users in searching for information and accessing library resources effectively.
- Develop library policies, procedures, and information management systems.
- Manage annual library budgets, procurement, quotations, payments, and approvals in coordination with Finance.
- Inspect and verify the condition and authenticity of newly acquired materials.
- Conduct regular audits of library records and inventory.
- Prepare research papers, reports, reviews, summaries, and recommendations.
- Provide proofreading and linguistic correction of documents.
- Keep up to date with developments and best practices in library and information science.
- Ensure the library remains clean, organized, secure, and accessible.
