Job Status: open

Position Title: Librarian

Position Based In:Saudi Arabia  

Employer / Client’s Detail:A leading Governmnent University

Gender: Equal Opportunity Employer

Education:Master Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent.

Experience:Minimum of five (5) years working experience in related field.

Job Descriptions / Responsibilities:

• Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
• Conduct research on the e-resources vendor/publisher market.
• Develop lists of e-resources for purchase.
• Manage current subscriptions and online access.
• Maintain and update library's web page.
• Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
• Assist and educate library patrons to search for information using databases.
• Keep records of circulation and materials.
• Explain use of library facilities, resources. Equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
• Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, in order to select and order print, audiovisual and electronic resources.
• Provide input in the selection of new reference/electronic resources based on analysis, need and suitability; contribute information and advice about user's needs towards ongoing planning and development.
• Participate in development of references services, information literacy and e-Iearning policies.
• Coordinate the development of library publications to promote and instruct on the library and its resources.