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Instruction Librarian

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Job Description

The Instruction Librarian at Georgetown University's Qatar campus will design and deliver research and information literacy services, acting as a liaison for academic departments. Key responsibilities include leading instruction sessions, developing collections, and fostering scholarly communication. Applicants must have an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and at least two years of academic library experience, including knowledge of AI in research.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead research sessions across assigned academic programs, aligning library instruction with departmental curriculum needs and delivering responsive services for students, faculty, staff and community researchers.
  • Develop and promote innovative services that support and advance information literacy, scholarly communication and academic excellence across campus.
  • Serve as liaison librarian for assigned subject areas, collaborating with departments to cultivate, evaluate, and build library collections that support curricular and research needs.
  • Support cultural engagement activities by helping design, promote, and implement programs that enrich GU-Q's academic and community life.

Requirements

  • Located at the Qatar campus in Doha , the Instruction Librarian serves as a primary liaison and instructional partner across assigned academic departments, designing and delivering responsive research and information literacy services that align with departmental curricula.
  • This role will cultivate specialized library collections, advance scholarly communication, and develop collaborative outreach programs to enrich the academic and cultural life of the GU-Q community.
  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent) in Library and Information Science.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in an academic library.
  • Experience with assessment and evaluation of library instruction and services, using qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Benefits

  • Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
  • You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .
  • Department of Human Resources website
  • GU-Q offers a highly competitive expatriate benefits package including a monthly transportation and home leave travel allowance, worldwide health insurance, and generous private school tuition support for accompanying children, along with other benefits.
  • Relocating to a new country can be a significant undertaking, and GU-Q is committed to providing comprehensive relocation support.
  • This includes visa processing, arranging travel to Qatar, fully furnished temporary accommodation, transportation upon arrival, and campus orientation, helping new employees and their families settle into life in Qatar and the GU-Q community.

About This Position

Where is this position based?

The position is based at Georgetown University, in QA. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.

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