Senior Library Manager
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About the Role
Ajman University seeks a Senior Library Manager to provide strategic leadership and administration of the University Library. The role involves overseeing library operations, digital resources, research support, budgeting, and staff development.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the University Library’s strategic plans, operational goals, and long term development initiatives
- Oversee library operations, including circulation, reference services, acquisitions, cataloging, archives, technical services, and digital resources
- Manage integrated library systems (ILS), databases, repositories, discovery platforms, and OPAC systems
- Oversee Elsevier’s PURE Research Information Management System (RIMS), including publications management, research profiles, analytics, and reporting
- Support faculty and researchers in scholarly publishing, citation management, research visibility, academic integrity, and access to scholarly resources
- Develop and deliver information literacy programs, workshops, and user training sessions
- Prepare and manage the Library budget and evaluate resource utilization, subscriptions, and vendor agreements
- Lead, supervise, and develop library staff and foster a collaborative and service oriented environment
- Support accreditation, quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, and compliance with copyright, licensing, and information management standards
- Establish partnerships with academic libraries, publishers, and professional organizations, and represent the University in relevant forums
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Library Science, Information Management, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in academic libraries, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
- Experience in higher education and familiarity with library technologies, digital resources, academic databases, and research support systems
- Demonstrated experience in library technologies, digital resource management, budgeting, strategic planning, collection development, and staff supervision
- Experience supporting accreditation and quality assurance processes is highly desirable
- Experience with Research Information Management Systems is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic
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Position Summary
- The Senior Library Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, planning, development, and continuous enhancement of the University Library.
- Ensures the delivery of innovative, user centered, and high quality library and information services that support teaching, learning, research, scholarly communication, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the University Library’s strategic plans, operational goals, and long term development initiatives in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.
- Oversee library operations, including circulation, reference services, acquisitions, cataloging, archives, technical services, and digital resources.
- Manage integrated library systems (ILS), databases, repositories, discovery platforms, and OPAC systems.
- Oversee Elsevier’s PURE Research Information Management System (RIMS), including publications management, research profiles, analytics, and reporting.
- Support faculty and researchers in scholarly publishing, citation management, research visibility, academic integrity, and access to scholarly resources.
- Develop and deliver information literacy programs, workshops, and user training sessions.
- Prepare and manage the Library budget and evaluate resource utilization, subscriptions, and vendor agreements.
- Lead, supervise, and develop library staff and foster a collaborative and service oriented environment.
- Develop workforce plans and identify staffing, training, and professional development needs.
- Support accreditation, quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, and compliance with copyright, licensing, and information management standards.
- Establish partnerships with academic libraries, publishers, and professional organizations, and represent the University in relevant forums.
- Serve on University committees and perform other duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Library Science, Information Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in academic libraries, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience in higher education and familiarity with library technologies, digital resources, academic databases, and research support systems are required.
- Demonstrated experience in library technologies, digital resource management, budgeting, strategic planning, collection development, and staff supervision.
- Experience supporting accreditation and quality assurance processes is highly desirable.
- Experience with Research Information Management Systems is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of academic library operations, systems, standards, and best practices.
- Knowledge of integrated library systems, institutional repositories, discovery platforms, and electronic resource management systems.
- Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent analytical, decision making, and problem solving abilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, administrators, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic academic environment.
- Commitment to innovation, service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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