Librarian – Reference & Information Literacy, RNL - Beirut
The University Libraries - Access Services, Learning, & Research Division is currently looking for a Librarian – Reference & Information Literacy, RNL (Riyad Nassar Library) reporting to the Instruction & Outreach Manager. This position is based on Beirut Campus.
Role Summary
The Librarian – Reference & Information Literacy, RNL is primarily responsible for coordinating and planning information literacy programming and reference activities, and developing and maintaining the reference collection so as to provide high-quality service to library patrons.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides, in coordination with the Instruction and Outreach Manager, reference and information literacy services
- Facilitates workshops on online information products and research techniques, and providing one-on-one research and bibliographic assistance which may be in-person, by telephone and via online video conferencing tools
- Compiles and updates course packs, and develops and maintains research guides
- Collaborates with faculty to develop research assignments, information literacy workshops and information literacy modules aligned with course and curricular learning outcomes
- Hosts, at the direction of the Instruction and Outreach Manager, library orientation events and other outreach activities to engage students, faculty and staff with the library services and resources
- Develops and maintains the reference collection to ensure that patron needs are met
- Performs other duties and responsibilities pertinent to this job as assigned or appropriate
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Library & Information Science
- Minimum 5 years of work experience, out of which, 2 years are in an academic library
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic (written and spoken)
- Ability to work well within a team setting
- Strong organizational skills
Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy9@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.
Closing date for accepting applications is Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.