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Subject:    [WEB4LIB] Job Posting - Web Services Librarian, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
From:       Thomas Hodge <thom () HODGENET ! COM>
Date:       2012-03-22 4:00:17
Message-ID: 6E152C7A-1B35-485E-B0B6-0BE5C05BC481 () hodgenet ! com
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Web Services Librarian 
An exceptional international opportunity awaits an innovative forward-thinking \
librarian at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (near Dubai). \
As part of Technology and Technical Services, the successful candidate will manage \
web services in collaboration with other professional staff to achieve the library’s \
mission and goals.   Areas of responsibility include:  develops the AUS Library’s \
online presence, including the library website and mobile applications; administers \
LibGuides;  works collaboratively with other librarians on best practices related to \
web services and emerging technologies; provides reference and research assistance; \
provides liaison services (collection development, instruction, and outreach) to \
assigned academic departments; participates in ongoing professional development \
activities. 

Required Qualifications
Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school with a minimum of \
two years of recent related experience; knowledge and understanding of best \
practices, current issues and trends in web services and emerging library \
technologies; strong commitment to customer service; demonstrated experience in \
library website design and development, including the building and/or integration of \
a variety of web applications; demonstrated knowledge and experience with HTML, CSS, \
and Javascript; excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication and planning \
skills complemented by the ability to take initiative; ability to work independently \
and meet deadlines.  

Preferred
Knowledge and experience with PHP or other scripting language, XML/XSLT and SQL; \
familiarity with usability testing and web analytics.  
Salary and Benefits 
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a 10% of \
base salary payment in lieu of retirement benefits.  Free furnished accommodation and \
utilities are provided along with nine weeks’ annual vacation. A self-directed \
benefit plan provides a variety of choices including annual air tickets to place of \
origin for self and family, healthcare and dependent educational allowance.  The UAE \
levies no income tax, however, some U.S. Federal taxes may apply to U.S. citizens and \
resident aliens.  
Background 
The American University of Sharjah is located in the United Arab Emirates and is \
accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Established in 1997, \
the university consists of four Schools and Colleges: Architecture, Art and Design; \
Business and Management; Engineering; and Arts and Sciences.  AUS offers \
undergraduate and graduate degrees to 5,000 students from some 80 different \
countries. The language of instruction and the workplace is English. The UAE offers a \
high standard of living with abundant cultural, recreational and travel \
opportunities. The UAE is a safe, open and friendly environment for individuals and \
families of all cultures.  The AUS Library serves as a focal point for educational \
and social interactions on campus. The library features a large Information Commons \
(135 workstations), twenty group study rooms, two computer classrooms, and an RFID \
system. Please see http://library.aus.edu. 

Priority will be given to applications received by May 1, 2012.  Please email a cover \
letter, résumé and the names of three professional references to: \
recruitment@aus.edu.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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Thomas Hodge
thodge@aus.edu
American University of Sharjah - Library
PO Box 26666
Sharjah, UAE

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