Reference/Collection Development Librarian Position in Morocco

Job Opening at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane

Reporting to the Library Director, the Reference/ Collection Development Librarian is responsible for the selection of all print and electronic library resources, as well as for coordinating one-on-one and group training for both library patrons and staff. This position will also be responsible for the supervision of support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate reference and research assistance to faculty, students, and visitors
• Evaluate current holdings against identified standard bibliographies and class syllabi
• Recommend purchases and coordinate faculty orders for all print and electronic library resources
• Manage the acquisition budget
• Evaluate usefulness of library gifts and donations for the collection
• Evaluate the collection and recommend items for weeding
• Create subject-specific online library resource guides and instructional tools to support research and learning
• Provide classroom instruction on a variety of levels
• Assist in library promotion and outreach
• Participate in library planning and policy development
• Supervise reference support staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science
• Excellent English language communication skills
• Experience with all Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
• Familiarity with relevant library databases and reference materials
• Experience working with library vendors
• Willingness to learn and administer new library-related technologies
• Ability to respond to staff and patron inquiries in a prompt and courteous manner
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to customer service
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a different culture

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS or MS in a science-related field
• Supervisory experience

Working Environment

This position may require occasional evening and weekend duties.

Submit your CV, letter of interest, and the names of three professional references to:

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
P.O. Box 104
Ifrane, Morocco 53000
vpaa@aui.ma
Phone: +(212) 53586 2024
Fax : +(212) 53556 7146

This position will remain open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received before August 30, 2010.