Part-Time Library Assistant (Temporary Appointment)

Canadian University Dubai is seeking a qualified Part-Time Library Assistant to support the daily operations of the Library Resource Center during the Fall academic semester (3 months). Under the supervision of the Library Director, the successful candidate will contribute to the provision of library services, user support, and resource processing.

Key Responsibilities
User Services
• Provide circulation services including check-in and check-out of materials.
• Assist students, faculty, and staff in the use of library resources and information technologies.
• Offer reference and research support both at the desk and online.
• Support users in locating materials using the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).
• Monitor and support use of library equipment and group study spaces.

Technical & Collection Support
• Assist in processing newly acquired print and electronic resources.
• Ensure accurate shelving and maintenance of physical collections.
• Support inventory and cataloging tasks (including MARC record creation and copy cataloging).
• Prepare materials for binding and update catalog records as needed.

Instructional Support
• Deliver information literacy sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide one-on-one support in research skills and academic resource use.
• Consolidate and report on user feedback from information literacy training.

Administrative Duties
• Maintain daily usage statistics and circulation records.
• Generate overdue reports and coordinate with the Finance department on fines.
• Participate in library projects and cross-functional team initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in an academic library setting.
• Prior experience in delivering information literacy or research skills training is preferred.

Key Skills & Knowledge
• Proficient in library systems, databases, and cataloging standards.
• Strong understanding of library policies, ethics, and academic support services.
• Comfortable with online bibliographic utilities and electronic resource management.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and library management systems.

Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Well-organized with effective time and stress management.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and adaptability.

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.

Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.

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