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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Apologies for cross posting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> wain-bounces@lists.curtin.edu.au [mailto:wain-bounces@lists.curtin.edu.au]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Gill Westera<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, 21 April 2013 11:58 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> wain lists<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WAIN] Library position - Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Hi there,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">if anyone is interested in an overseas experience there are jobs going at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I worked there from 2005-2008. I'm happy to provide
information on my experiences if you're looking for background information...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="institutename1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">Librarian</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">Higher Colleges of Technology,<br>
Dubai, United Arab Emirates</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">As the largest Higher Education system in the United Arab Emirates, the
<b>Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)</b> is at the forefront of the country’s higher education system, providing programs to over 19,000 UAE National students at 17 Colleges across the UAE. Our team of 2000 employees represents over 60 different nationalities,
making the HCT a true representation of the UAE’s diverse ethnic mix.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">The Librarian supports teaching and learning objectives through the effective delivery of Library and Learning Centre services to students and faculty. The incumbent ensures that all
library users are properly orientated with library services, resources and technologies. To this end, the Librarian plans and delivers information skills instruction, provides reference services, and produces instructional materials. The Librarian works closely
with faculty and Academic Central Services to develop library collections which are aligned with curricular and research needs. In the smaller colleges, the Librarian is responsible for oversight of daily Library operations.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">Requirements:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">A Master's Degree or Post-Graduate equivalent in Library and Information Science, or equivalent, that is recognized by a professional Library Association (e.g. - ALA)</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#4C3F2F;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">A Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent, that is recognized by a professional Library Association, with extensive experience in Library, will also be considered</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#4C3F2F;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">A minimum 3 years of library related experience</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#4C3F2F;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Knowledge of accessing and utilizing information sources in all formats</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#4C3F2F;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">High degree of computer literacy and demonstrated competency using integrated library systems</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#4C3F2F;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Ability to work effectively as a team member in a multi-cultural environment</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#4C3F2F;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities in order to develop and improve new and current skills, and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#4C3F2F;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Experience facilitating Informed Learning (Library skills classes) to non-native English speakers is desirable</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">Compensation Package:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">This is an exciting career opportunity that offers a competitive, tax-free salary, unfurnished accommodation, relocation assistance, tuition assistance for dependent children, 44 days
of paid annual vacation, annual air tickets to country of origin for employees and their eligible dependents, a generous contract completion bonus and much more!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit our website at:
</span><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A5936"><a href="http://recruit.hct.ac.ae/">http://recruit.hct.ac.ae</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">cheers</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">Gill</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F">Gill Westera (now at Emirates College for Advanced Education in Abu Dhabi)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F"><a href="mailto:westerag@hotmail.com">westerag@hotmail.com</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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