Middle East Librarian Jobs in Egypt and Careers in The American University in Cairo Vacancies in Cairo 2013
Employer The American University in Cairo
Job Title Middle East Librarian - Libraries and Learning Technologies
Languages • Excellent command of both English and Arabic; ability to read classical Arabic at a high level of proficiency; other Western languages preferred
Country Egypt
Job Category Library
Job Type Full Time
Description — Assists in continuing to build and develop relevant collections in the field of the Middle East and Arab cultures in all formats under the leadership of the Director and Collections Manger of CEMEAC. — Identifies relevant primary source collections and materials that are necessary to fill in gaps in both AUC libraries. — Works with the staff in RBSCL in identifying and acquiring rare and unique information materials for the special collections. — Assists in handling the Middle East and Arabic gifts and material donations. — Assists in developing subject-specific content for the Middle East Library Web site; assists in updating the subject guides for the Middle East and Arab Cultures — Assists with the Middle East collection maintenance, assessment and evaluation — Assists on projects that further teaching and scholarship, such as digitization, web publishing, workshops, and other initiatives that enhance the academic mission. — Assists in the selection process of relevant Arabic material during Book Fairs — Assists in the composition of grant proposals that promote collection development, preservation activities, digitization, and other enhancements of the Middle East collections — Assists in developing new projects, exhibitions, publications, services for the CMEAC and the RBSCL — Assists the Director and Collection Manager in maintaining regular contact with and feedback from faculty and students
Qualifications Minimum education requirement: BA, specialized degree in Arabic or Middle East studies Experience: Two to three years of professional experience in an academic or research environment. Combination of professional library and educational experience
Gender Any
Education major Arabic Language
Experience 3 - 5 Years.
Other Skills • Creative dynamic service oriented person • Experience creating and maintaining web page content • Excellent experience on the effective application of new technologies in addition to Knowledge of trends in networked access to information, social networking, digitization, and other technologies • Ability to work with staff, students, and faculty from diverse cultural backgrounds in a dynamic and complex environment within a large organization
Salary (L.E.) Negotiable
Job Contact Info. hr4@aucegypt.edu
Employer The American University in Cairo
Job Title Middle East Librarian - Libraries and Learning Technologies
Languages • Excellent command of both English and Arabic; ability to read classical Arabic at a high level of proficiency; other Western languages preferred
Country Egypt
Job Category Library
Job Type Full Time
Description — Assists in continuing to build and develop relevant collections in the field of the Middle East and Arab cultures in all formats under the leadership of the Director and Collections Manger of CEMEAC. — Identifies relevant primary source collections and materials that are necessary to fill in gaps in both AUC libraries. — Works with the staff in RBSCL in identifying and acquiring rare and unique information materials for the special collections. — Assists in handling the Middle East and Arabic gifts and material donations. — Assists in developing subject-specific content for the Middle East Library Web site; assists in updating the subject guides for the Middle East and Arab Cultures — Assists with the Middle East collection maintenance, assessment and evaluation — Assists on projects that further teaching and scholarship, such as digitization, web publishing, workshops, and other initiatives that enhance the academic mission. — Assists in the selection process of relevant Arabic material during Book Fairs — Assists in the composition of grant proposals that promote collection development, preservation activities, digitization, and other enhancements of the Middle East collections — Assists in developing new projects, exhibitions, publications, services for the CMEAC and the RBSCL — Assists the Director and Collection Manager in maintaining regular contact with and feedback from faculty and students
Qualifications Minimum education requirement: BA, specialized degree in Arabic or Middle East studies Experience: Two to three years of professional experience in an academic or research environment. Combination of professional library and educational experience
Gender Any
Education major Arabic Language
Experience 3 - 5 Years.
Other Skills • Creative dynamic service oriented person • Experience creating and maintaining web page content • Excellent experience on the effective application of new technologies in addition to Knowledge of trends in networked access to information, social networking, digitization, and other technologies • Ability to work with staff, students, and faculty from diverse cultural backgrounds in a dynamic and complex environment within a large organization
Salary (L.E.) Negotiable
Job Contact Info. hr4@aucegypt.edu
