Qatar Job Openings

Carnegie Mellon University

Library Associate II

Doha

FULL TIME

October 7, 2024

Opening in 2004, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is part of a reciprocal effort with the Qatar Foundation to bring excellent American educational undergraduate programs to the Middle East. The foundation of CMU Qatar’s success is the extraordinary faculty and staff who work here. By bringing together a diverse group of people, we have benefited from the differing skill sets, experiences, and perspectives that each person brings.

Library Associate II coordinates a variety of public service and clerical tasks and performs specialized tasks requiring an intermediate-level understanding of standard library operating practices and procedures.

Core responsibilities include:

Information and Reference Services: organize information desk shifts, coordinate public services tasks and projects, and respond to matters arising in the library.
Collection maintenance: lead collection evaluation, inventory, weeding, and overall management, suggest acquisitions, monitor interlibrary loan workflow, perform higher-level copy cataloging and metadata creation, and update item records in the ALMA system.
Assessment: run library systems’ reports, gather data from all library sources, and organize it on a dashboard; identify trends and make recommendations for areas of improvement.
Supervision: assist in hiring and supervising student employees.
Instruction and Outreach: develop presentations about library resources and services, oversee external communication, create library guides, and assist in organizing outreach events.
Other duties as assigned.

We seek an adaptable and proactive team member who takes initiative, tackles challenges with a positive mindset, and who will support the library mission through their work. Flexibility, passion for learning, excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, ability to work independently, and cultural sensitivity are vital qualities for the position.

Qualifications:

Associate degree required, MLIS preferred.
At least 3 years of library or related experience with administrative support, customer service, library information systems (ALMA and Springhare tools), and data entry.
Experience in project coordination, data analysis, technology support, and social media content creation.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are

benefits eligible

have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from

comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

to an enticing

retirement savings program

offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with

tuition benefits

and take well-deserved breaks with ample

paid time off

and observed

holidays

. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our

Family Concierge Team

to help navigate childcare needs,

fitness center access

, and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our

Benefits page

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Doha, Qatar

Job Function

Library Administration

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information:

Please visit “
Why Carnegie Mellon
” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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