Institution: The Petroleum Institute was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class institution in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries. The PI’s sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and four major international oil/energy companies. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities and is now in the planning phase of three major research centers on its campus.  The PI is affiliated with the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Maryland (College Park), and Leoben and Linz Universities.  PI is in the process of developing future working relationships with other major universities and research institutions around the world to capitalize on joint research areas of interest. For additional information, please refer to the PI website: www.pi.ac.ae .

 

 

Position Description :

The Library of the Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi invites applications from ALA or equivalent professionally accredited librarians for the position of Information Services Librarian (information literacy and reference librarian). Applicants must combine a strong background of information literacy and reference in an academic environment. Applicants must have demonstrated/documented evidence of successful experience in an information literacy program and in a reference department of an academic library. The Library is experiencing rapid growth in its collections and services.

 

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

·     Provide instructional services and reference to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Petroleum Institute community

·     Develop a comprehensive approach to library instructional services

·     Consult on in-depth research inquiries and facilitate end-user searches

·     Develop, promote and instruct library users in topic and course integrated sessions on the use of electronic information systems, library research techniques and general library resources and services

·     Prepare print and electronic instruction tools

·     Assist in monitoring and developing reference web pages

·     Serve as a liaison librarian to one of the PI Programs

·     Contribute to PI community by participating in PI committees

·     Keep up-to-date on issues and trends in librarianship at the local, regional, national, and international levels

·     Help define information literacy objectives by discipline, to design/refine library-based assignments

·     Provide input on the design of the library’s web image/web site

 

REQUIREMENTS:

·     An ALA accredited MLS degree or equivalent

·     Teaching skills and experience in information literacy instruction

·     Demonstrated/documented evidence of successful performance in a reference department of an automated academic library

·     Teaching skills and experience in information literacy instruction

·     Experience providing reference service

·     Evidence of effective interpersonal communication, analytical and organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team based organization

·     Experience with a range of information technologies for web-based services

·     Commitment to excellent client services to a culturally diverse user base

·     Demonstrated capacity to foster and manage change

·     Ability to lead, envision, and plan for future directions

·     Minimum 3 to 5 years library experience with at least two years focused on information literacy instruction

 

PREFERRED:

·     Knowledge of trends and issues facing international libraries

·     Additional study/degree in the physical science and/or engineering fields

·     Experience in a scientific or engineering academic library

·     Ability to work independently or collaboratively

·     Skill in advancing ongoing partnerships and alliances within the PI community and beyond

·     Ability to understand and work effectively within a complex academic environment

·     International library experience

·     Active in professional organizations and displays a desire to work in newly developed professional associations

 

Salary / Benefits:

The total compensation package includes – a highly competitive tax-free (in UAE) 12-month base salary, accumulating annual gratuity, and a competitive benefits package comprising annual housing, utilities, initial furnishing, free bus service, interest-free automobile purchase loan, education expenses, free health service and insurance, relocation expenses, and generous leave with annual return tickets for the family. Applicants must be in good health and will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination.

 

Abu Dhabi , the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a modern city of over 600,000 with direct air links to most parts of the world. Theatres, an international film series, art exhibitions, and music concerts provide ample cultural opportunities. Although founded just 36 years ago, the Emirates is one of the most rapidly developing nations on earth. Citizens comprise a moderate Muslim society in which freedom of religion prevails and women are respected and free to dress in western clothes without coverings .

 

To Apply:

Interested qualified candidates should submit a letter of application and a detailed resume with the contact details of at least three referees electronically to the Recruiting Coordinator at the Petroleum Institute ( recruiting-coordinator@pi.ac.ae ). The submission of materials as an MS Word/PDF attachment is strongly encouraged. All documents should be in English. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible, indicating their timeframe of availability.

 

Closing date for applications:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until successful candidates are selected. Only short-listed applicants will be notified.