SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN AT WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE - QATAR
Date 05/10/2007
Grade 6
Location Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Annual hiring range between $49,000 - $60,000 Plus %25 foreign service benefit
Responsible for overall management and support of the Distributed eLibrary’s Millennium system and its integration with other library applications: Develops Weill Cornell Medical College Qatar library knowledge portal system; integrates all available online learning delivery platforms, testing and assessment, collaboration tools and
online library resources into a single portal interface with a single LDAP authentication; oversees professional development of library Web site; provides leadership for development of a user-created metadata infrastructure and local standards; ensures interoperability of metadata and online support for digital projects, specialized
collections, licensed resources and selected websites; evaluates evolving standards and technologies and develops internal policies and procedures to optimize quality and accessibility to data; develops user-centered approaches to information management and organization of knowledge assets; performs other related duties as required.
Requirements: ALA accredited MLS or Masters in Computer Science with at least 5 years of experience with a range of protocols supporting development of digital libraries required; understanding of metadata harvesting, crosswalks, Dublin Core, XML/XSLT and open URL necessary; experience in Web authoring using Java script, AJAX, XHTML, PHP, ASP and PERL required; experience in database development using ORACLE, SQL and DMBS required; familiarity with OS X and desktop publishing
applications, knowledge on UNIX operating system and WAN/LAN theory and protocols required; experience producing statistical reports and data analysis using Crystal Reports required; strong organizational and communication skills.
To view the full Job Description go to: http://delib.qatar-med.cornell.edu/index.php?page=jobs&pagetype=Request
If you are interested in applying for a position at Weill Medical College:
Please send your resume and a cover letter to the address below.
Indicate the position’s reference number in your cover letter. You will become eligible for an interview if your qualifications match our job specifications. No calls please.
Weill Medical College Qatar, eLibrary , ATT: Mike Mandili
Education City
P. O. Box 24144
Doha, Qatar
fax resumes to: +974 492-8101
or email to: mam2068@qatar-med.cornell.edu
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