2. Job Purpose:
| To be responsible for the operations, development and maintenance of Awsaj Institute of Education Library and Technology to ensure that all materials are available to assist in teaching the curriculum and for the general education of the students. |
3. Job Dimensions:
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| Number of Staff Supervised: 5 |
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4. Key Result Areas:
| Key RESULT AREAS |
LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY
- Develop, Plan, Implement and Maintain a 3 Year Library and Technology Strategic Plan
- Develop Plan and Implement a yearly plan and budget for the Library and Technology
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for the efficient and effective operations of the Library and Technology at Awsaj Institute of Learning
- Follow trends and advancements in libraries and in technology
- Determine the appropriate materials and technology equipment for Awsaj Institute of Education that will be used as tools to enhance the students learning.
- Work with Finance to make decisions related to buying materials from publishers, wholesalers, and distributors
- Evaluate Library and Technology staff and recommend reward based on their performance
- Any other duties as requested by supervisor
LIBRARY
- Plan, organize and administer training for Library staff to ensure they perform their duties
- Create, Review and Approve all campus Library book orders to ensure that they meet the objectives of Awsaj Institute of Education.
- Receives library and technology materials and verifies receipt against online and printed record
- Conduct classes, publicize services, offer Library and research help, with writing grants, and managing other administrative issues
- Provide building wide leadership in the area of research and materials acquisitions
- Assist staff in locating Library materials to support curricular needs
- Organize materials into the various subject matters and provide descriptions of the materials so that can be easily located.
- Compiling lists of books, books, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects;
- Analyse the Library collections and recommending materials to staff
10. Create and maintain relationships with school, college and private libraries
TECHNOLOGY
- Coordinate with faculty members to utilize technologies as an aid in teaching their curriculum for the enhancement for student learning
- Be knowledgeable of a vast array of scholarly and public information resources
- Provide building wide leadership in the area of research and materials acquisitions
- Acquire, develop and design information programs and systems that will be used by the staff/students
- Assist staff in locating technology including software and hardware materials
- Determine staff/student needs and provide assistance in the search for and acquisition of materials
- Deliver instruction to staff/students on research and technology
- Work with Finance to negotiation contracts for services, materials, and equipment,
- Conduct classes, publicize services, offer technical help, with writing grants, and managing other administrative issues
10. Create and maintain operational and collegial relationships with Qatar Foundation Information Technology Services
11. Create and maintain operational and strategic relationships with other technology organizations in the area
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5. Operating Environment, Framework & Boundaries:
| Library and all classrooms |
6. Communications and Working Relationships:
- Supervision (mentoring) of Arabic Materials Specialist
- Supervision of Elementary Librarian
- Supervision of Library Assistant
- Supervision of IT Coordinator
- Supervision of Technology Teacher and Assistant
- Collegial relationship with all teaching and clinical staff
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7. Problem Solving & Complexity:
- Information Specialist
- Maintain Operational Knowledge of Current and Evolving Technologies in Evolving Technology
- Employ own Experiences and Evidence to Identify Problems and Understand Situations
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8. Decision Making Authority & Responsibility:
| This job is free to determine how to achieve clearly defined annual departmental objectives through directing others. It is covered by functional policies (as distinct from procedures) and precedents. It is subject to executive management review and direction |
9. Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Master Degree in Library Science (MLS) or Equivalent
- K-12 Library Certification/Credential
- At least 2 years of experience as a Librarian and Technology Coordinator
- Understand how to utilize all types of resources in the search for desired materials.
- Knowledge of Educational Systems and Environments
- Knowledge of Technology Systems – Windows XP/7, Microsoft Office, Macintosh OS X Office for Mac
- Knowledge of Technology Specifically Per Christopher Bell – Macintosh Computer Management and Programmer, Wireless and Wired Network, Destiny Library Program Administrator, PowerSchool Administrator, Crystal Reports Administrator (Report Card Printing), Moodle Administrator, Website Administrator, MAP Testing Technical Administrator, Specialty AV Equipment throughout AIE Operator, Computer Lab Operator, Individual Printer Operator
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