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Company Name : Zayed University
Location : Abu Dhabi
Position : University Archivist

Job Description : The Opportunity
The Library and Learning Commons Department at Zayed University seeks an experienced and innovative librarian who will be responsible for overall management of the portfolio of the University’s archive collections and the digitization of the archives to ensure effective access and discovery. The successful candidate will lead the university’s digital archive initiatives and the collection development efforts to acquire the most significant materials of permanent historical value for documenting the history and functions of Zayed University and the UAE. The University Archivist will also be responsible for shaping the management, digital access and preservation of the scholarship information and archive collections. The University Archivist will apply professional standards to the processing, arrangement and preservation of records; oversee creation of finding aids and creation of MARC catalog records for OCLC; and create records in MARC and ISAD(G) format for in-house and web databases.

Critical Success Factors:
Strong organizational and
leadership skills to supervise, guide, and work with staff and
library faculty to build a successful team
Demonstrated ability to
initiate, develop, prioritize, and manage projects or services
Must be able to communicate
effectively with university faculty, staff, students,
administrators, and external community stakeholders
Experience and broader
vision of best practices in academic archives and providing
user-centered services in all aspects
Aptitude for technology;
willingness to learn new systems and integrate to enhance services
Excellent written and verbal
communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with others
in a pleasant and open manner

Tasks and Responsibilities
Provides leadership in the development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of digital archive and scholarship initiatives. This includes:
collaborating with
librarians, faculty, students, and academic partners to explore,
define, develop, advocate, assess, and sustain innovative digital projects
serving as an advisor for
digital archive and projects across university
working with other members
of the library team on digital scholarship projects
identifying and evaluating
digital archive resources and technologies for acquisition,
recommending and introducing to university community
staying abreast of emerging,
innovative trends and technologies, standards, publishing models,
and digital archive developments
designing and teaching
workshops on digital archive tools, resources, and best practices
providing leadership in and
participating in a team-based library environment
hiring, training, and
supervising student workers as necessary.

University Archives
Recommend, implement and
maintain the collection policy for university records having
archival value
Recommend best practices
regarding the development of both print and digital access to the records
Oversee implementation of
policy and levels of practice in university office
Supervise a technician and
student assistants if any
Through the Director,
recommend policies regarding archival records to the university
administration for approval
Serve on department, college
and University committees as needed to assist in development of
matters benefiting the University
Identify and transfer
archival records from university offices
Organize, process, and
preserve archival records
Provide archival records
management and preservation training to university offices and departments
Contribute to planning of
the future direction of the program
Act as a leader, teacher,
advisor, and facilitator for the Archive

Other tasks and responsibilities:
Serve as liaison librarian
to assigned academic programs for the provision of information and
instructional services, collection management, and engagement with
faculty, staff, and students promoting library resources and services
Serve as the Zayed
University’ representative to the UAE National Archives.
Foster and contribute to an
environment of collegiality, respect, trust, and teamwork to
positively contribute to the goals of the university
As an academic faculty
position, active participation and engagement in scholarship,
teaching and service is expected
Actively participate and
demonstrate commitment in professional responsibilities that serve
the Library, University, profession, and community
Perform related duties and
responsibilities as required

The Requirements
Master’s degree in
Library and Information Studies (MLIS) with Archive and Record
Management focus from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent;
or a graduate degree in history or other relevant discipline which
includes archival training
Demonstrated experience as
an archivist, curator of manuscripts, or special collections
librarian, preferably in an academic or research library
Experience and knowledge of
current practices in digital scholarship
Evidence of effective
project planning and management
Evidence of potential in teaching
Professional academic
reference experience
Experience in marketing,
outreach, and the promotion of library and archival services
Knowledge of rights
administration and management issues for digital scholarship and
archival collections
Knowledge of descriptive
content standards and best practices
Broad knowledge of current
technological applications for archival management and access
Knowledge of copyright
issues in the digital realm
Must be well organized, and
able to meet deadlines and multiple demands
Demonstrated ability to
communicate, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
Must be results-oriented,
flexible, self-motivated, and have an enthusiasm for teaching and
technology, and an ability to collaborate with colleagues in a
goal-oriented library team
Experience creating and
maintaining documentation of policy and procedures
Demonstrated history of
flexibility, creativity and a strong customer service commitment
Willingness to travel
between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Must show promise of
advancing the mission of the University through scholarly or
creative achievements.
Experience working in a
multi-cultural environment

Review Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

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