[Web4lib] Position announcement - Georgetown University

[Nina McHale]

TECHNICAL SERVICES & SYSTEMS  LIBRARIAN

Georgetown University's Edmund a Walsh School of Foreign Service in 
Education City, Qatar (GUSFS-Q) will open in Fall 2005. We are seeking 
dynamic and enthusiastic candidates to join the GU's team in Doha.  The 
Library positions offer attractive salaries, expatriate benefits and 
allowances as well as the exciting opportunity to be a member of the 
inaugural team. For information on the campus in Qatar 
(http://www3.georgetown.edu/sfs/qatar). 
<http://www3.georgetown.edu/sfs/qatar>  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The Technical Services and Systems Librarian reports to the Head, 
Georgetown University, SFS-Qatar Library and has responsibility for the 
acquisitions, technical services, licensing and electronic resources 
coordination for the Doha SFS-Qatar Library. The incumbent is also 
responsible for library systems that support the informational and 
instructional needs of the Library. Performs acquisitions, technical 
services, licensing and electronic resources coordination for Doha SFS-Q 
Library, and provides research and instruction services to delivery 
quality services to the GUSFS-Q. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's in Library Science or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years 
professional experience in an academic, research or similar library 
setting with significant experience in technical services, library 
systems, cataloging or acquisitions.  Must have at least one year 
experience in library technical services, applications of library 
systems, and/or electronic resource management.  Experience providing 
reference, research or bibliographic instruction services, and an 
understanding of the basic principles of teaching information skills 
research in a library setting. Must have a strong commitment to public 
service. Expertise with major bibliographic utilities and current 
cataloging standards; experience with integrated library systems; 
Specific understanding of library operations, information delivery, 
public service, library systems and software applications preferred. 
Knowledge of some Arabic or other languages desired.

TO APPLY:
Applications are being accepted immediately for appointments to be made 
by August 2005. For more information on the positions, qualifications or 
to apply online: 
http://data.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_category.cfm.  
Or send your resume, references and cover letter to: Irene Hoffman, 
Georgetown University Library, libhr at georgetown.edu. 37th & O Streets, 
NW, Washington DC 20057.

Georgetown University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.