Information Technology Librarian

• Demonstrated knowledge of professional information technology applied in library and research settings.
• Knowledge of current standards in cataloging and metadata description.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, both independently and with a wide variety of people, staff resources and departments.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

• Assists in preparing the short and long-term plans, implement the technical projects in the Library, and recommend innovative initiatives and technology to enhance and expand library services
• In collaboration with Technical Service Team, IT Department, Library vendors to implement the library system with the agreed project outcomes delivered on time, within the set budget and in optimal use
• Responsible for the routine system and database maintenance, coordinating the testing of upgrades and new functionalities, configuration changes and related technical tasks
• Manages bibliographic data loads, maintain logs of system programs and database integrity
• Develops, maintains and enhances the library web presence and discovery tool for effective search and retrieval of resources on- and off-campuses
• Handles troubleshooting and resolve hardware, software and network problems in the Library
• Contributes to the analysis of supporting development of library system and associated applications, and the adoption of functional changes to improve the service and workflows
• Collaborates with Information Technology Department and business partners to ensure system/database integrity and information security assurance
• Provides functional support and training for library faculty and staff in the operation of the library system and associated applications.
• Contributes to the on-going development of the library system by participating in user groups and forums locally, in the region and internationally.
• Engages in professional research and development.
• Performs any duties as assigned by the superiors.

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program or its equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant academic library related experience
• Knowledge of current library information technologies, library bibliographic standards and cataloging rules such as Open URL, metadata, MARC and RDA.
• Skilled in working with current web standards and application programming interface such as XML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Experience in system migration in academic library setting or working as system administrator, preferably in Millennium/Sierra, is desirable.
• Formal qualifications or studies in a computer studies related field would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage.

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