Senior Library Manager (UAE National)
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About the Role
Talent Bridge Consulting LLC seeks a Senior Library Manager for a university library in Ajman. The role involves strategic leadership, administration, digital resources, information literacy, research support, and overseeing Elsevier's PURE system.
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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 while fostering 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 senior academic leadership
Requirements
- Develop and implement the University Library's strategic plans and operational goals
- 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)
- Support faculty and researchers in scholarly publishing, citation management, research visibility, academic integrity
- 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
- Support accreditation, quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, and compliance with copyright and licensing standards
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Role Overview
- The Senior Library Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, planning, development, and continuous enhancement of the University Library in alignment with the institution’s academic mission, research priorities, accreditation standards, and digital transformation initiativ
- The role oversees library operations, digital resources, information literacy programs, library technologies, research support services, budgeting, staff development, and Elsevier’s PURE Research Information Management System (RIMS).
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 while fostering 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 senior academic leadership.
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