Senior Library Manager; UAE National

Overview

The Senior Library Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, planning, development, and continuous enhancement of the University Library in alignment with the institution's academic mission, research priorities, accreditation standards, and digital transformation initiatives. The role oversees library operations, digital resources, information literacy programs, library technologies, research support services, budgeting, staff development, and Elsevier's PURE Research Information Management System (RIMS).

• Develop and implement the University Library's strategic plans, operational goals, and long-term development initiatives in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.
• Oversee library operations, including circulation, reference services, acquisitions, cataloging, archives, technical services, and digital resources.
• Manage integrated library systems (ILS), databases, repositories, discovery platforms, OPAC systems, and Elsevier's PURE RIMS, including publications management, research profiles, analytics, and reporting.
• Support faculty and researchers in scholarly publishing, citation management, research visibility, academic integrity, and access to scholarly resources.
• Develop and deliver information literacy programs, workshops, and user training sessions.
• Prepare and manage the Library budget, evaluate resource utilization, subscriptions, and vendor agreements.
• Lead, supervise, and develop library staff while fostering a collaborative and service-oriented environment.
• Develop workforce plans and identify staffing, training, and professional development needs.
• Support accreditation, quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, and compliance with copyright, licensing, and information management standards.
• Establish partnerships with academic libraries, publishers, and professional organizations, and represent the University in relevant forums.
• Serve on University committees and perform other duties assigned by senior academic leadership.

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Library Science, Information Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in academic libraries, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in higher education and familiarity with library technologies, digital resources, academic databases, and research support systems.
• Demonstrated experience in library technologies, digital resource management, budgeting, strategic planning, collection development, and staff supervision.
• Experience supporting accreditation and quality assurance processes is highly desirable.
• Experience with Research Information Management Systems (RIMS), particularly Elsevier’s PURE platform, is preferred.