Research and Learning Services Librarian

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Research and Learning Services Librarian

The Human Resources & Administration department invites internal (permanent-full-time staff members) and external applicants for the position of Research and Learning Services Librarian

“For internal applicant a prior written approval from the Dean/Director or Head of Department is mandatory”

Reporting Line: Research and Learning Services Unit Head.

Position Description Summary

This position includes assisting library patrons in the use of library services, materials, and resources. S/he should help library patrons locate, find, check in and check out library materials and facilitate their access to electronic resources. An R&LS Librarian is also expected to offer library instruction to students and staff. S/he also participates in M6L projects under the coordination of the C&A Unit, including activities related to collection development, electronic resources, IT services, and physical library spaces.

Main Duties

* Carry out circulation and reserve transactions (check in/out, renewals, place holds, etc.)
* Conduct re-shelving, shelf-reading, sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedures and ensuring that the physical stacks are well organized.
* Respond to reference questions (in-person or online)
* Reply to circulation, reserve, & reference emails daily
* Submit monthly statistics (fines, reference, & reserve statistics)
* Sign library clearance forms
* Process online reserve for materials
* Provide library instruction workshops to library patrons, under the supervision of the R&LS Unit Head
* Guide and instruct patrons on how to find and use library resources, whether physical or electronic
* Inspect returned books for condition and due date status, compute and collect any applicable fines.
* Attend workshops about library databases, electronic resources, LMS modules, and library collection development.
* Enforce respect of rules and regulations by library patrons
* Manage the ALspaces keys and ensure that the spaces are locked following their use.
* Collaborate with the IT Services Coordinator and Collections and Access Unit team on projects and tasks as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

* Create user accounts for M6L patrons.
* Lead orientations, tours, and visits inside the library
* Provide assistance and training to part-time job students.
* Collaborate with Collections and Access team.
* Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

* bachelor’s degree in library and/or Information Science or equivalent field (required)
* M.S. in Library and/or Information Science (preferred)
* Experience working in an academic/university library (include internship or part-time positions)
* Experience in library instruction (desired)
* An excellent command of written and spoken English.
* Strong command of Arabic & French
* Familiarity with basic library services, practices, and procedures
* Basic knowledge of Library of Congress classification system
* Customer services skills
* Personal and Behavioral characteristics / IT skills
* Adaptability and flexibility
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and patrons.
* Ability to learn and serve in all Library areas.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks.
* Team spirit, attention to details, organization, time management, stress tolerance and self-control
* A sense of humor (preferred)

Deadline: Decembre 1st 2025, at midnight.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application and a CV, mentioning the position to: [email protected]

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The Search Process

Screening will begin as soon as possible, and short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews. The successful candidate will need to take the position right after notification.