Emirati Senior Library Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Emirati Senior Library Manager to lead and advance the University Library, driving innovation, academic support, research excellence, and high-quality library services.Key Responsibilities:• Lead the Library’s strategic planning, operations, and long-term development.• Oversee library services, digital resources, ILS, repositories, discovery platforms, and OPAC systems.• Manage Elsevier PURE (RIMS), including research profiles, publications, analytics, and reporting.• Support faculty and researchers in scholarly publishing, research visibility, citation management, and academic resources.• Lead information literacy programs, workshops, and user engagement initiatives.• Manage budgets, subscriptions, vendor partnerships, resource allocation, and library infrastructure.• Lead, develop, and mentor library teams while driving a collaborative and service-oriented culture.• Support accreditation, quality assurance, compliance, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.• Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, publishers, and professional organizations.Requirements:• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science, Library Science, Information Management, or a related field.• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in academic libraries, including 5+ years in a leadership/managerial capacity.• Strong experience in higher education, library technologies, digital resources, research support, budgeting, and strategic planning.• Experience with Research Information Management Systems is preferred.• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.