Unique Job Code: TBD PositionReports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) Department Library Location: SUAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE Band: TBD Grade: 3 Prepared / Revised on: June 2023
2. JOB PURPOSE / ROLE:
The Head of Library department provides a strategic vision for supporting the research and academic activities of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi\'s community, and the leadership skills to implement this strategy. A strong focus on research support services, as well as the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners is expected.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
Number of Staff Supervised:
Direct Reports: 6
Total: 6
4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Key Priority / Key Activities
Strategy
Develop the Library strategy in collaboration with Line Manager, ensuring key initiatives are aligned to the University\'s strategic plan in relation to learning and research initiatives
Leadership
Provide leadership to the Library department by confirming the vision and mission of both the University and the department, to ensure that all staff are aware of what they are required to achieve and how they are performing against their objectives
Manage the day-to-day operations of the department providing guidance, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards
People Development
Develop direct reports through setting individual development objectives, reviewing performance and providing ongoing formal and informal feedback and appraisal in order to maximize subordinate and divisional performance
Library and Information Services
Supervise the implementation and development of library and information services, including the classification, cataloguing and presentation of materials as well as supporting user training activities to ensure ease of access to all learning resources and a high quality service for students and staff
Development of Library Collection
Ensure appropriate development of the print and electronic library collections in order to support academic teaching, research projects and student assignments in line with the strategic plan and the student and staff needs
Academic Support
Supervise close working relationships between academic and administrative departments to ensure the library\'s services are responsive to the teaching and research needs of SUAD
Library Services Platforms
Manage and maintain up-to-date technology platforms and digital initiatives, in conjunction with IT, to ensure smooth running of the library and to enhance the users\' experience
Library Facilities
Manage the library\'s physical space in order to provide a suitable and attractive place for students and staff to study and learn.
Library Promotion
Supervise and participate in the promotion of the library and information services to the University community in order to attract students and staff to utilize the library
Represent the library outside the academic community on boards and committees thereby sharing and collaborating on resources by promoting SUAD
Knowledge Base
Maintain and develop own knowledge of library developments and technological advances in order to adapt and enhance the library services to meet the rapidly changing needs of University staff and students
Budget
Prepare the annual budget submission to ensure that the library is adequately funded to fulfil its mission and meet all its obligations
Monitor the department\'s financial performance versus the set budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon
Policies and Procedures
Update and implement the Library\' policies & procedures to ensure all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled
Communicate the requirement of operational policies and procedures to staff and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner
Reports
Ensure that all departmental reports are prepared timely and accurately to meet University requirements, policies and standards
Research repository
Manage the digital repository of all the university\'s research output
Related Assignments
Advise the DVC(A) of all relevant matters pertaining to the library and perform other related duties or assignments as directed by the Line Manager
Partnerships
Develop collaborate with the Libraries of Sorbonne University in Paris and University Paris Cit\xc3\xa9, and with internal and external partners
5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master\'s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
Minimum Experience:
8 years management experience in a University/academic Library
Job-Specific Skills:
Library management
Knowledge of digital research repositories
Knowledge of latest trends in academic libraries and higher education
Knowledge of recent developments in Library Services Platforms and applications
In depth knowledge of information providers in print and electronically
Good Communication skills
Good financial skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent working knowledge of English and/or French language
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