Head of Library Services

HEAD OF MAGRUDY LIBRARY SERVCES

Magrudy’s is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Head of Library Services. This senior position is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic planning, and management of the library services. The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking, collaborative, and committed to advancing library services at Magrudy’s.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full time

Preferably on valid residence visa

About Magrudy Library Services

Magrudy Library Services offers tailored solutions, including curated book lists, and full classification and cataloguing services.

Head of Library Services leads this department. The role involves managing relationships with customers and clients, overseeing procurement and cataloguing services, and driving revenue growth through innovative library solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Develop and execute a growth strategy for the Library Services division.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships with educational institutions and libraries.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations in library services and educational publishing.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, libraries, and corporate clients.
• Provide expert guidance on book selection, collection development, and curriculum support.
• Conduct client meetings and presentations to promote services and secure contracts.

Library Services & Operations

• Oversee the selection, procurement, and cataloguing of books
• Ensure efficient fulfilment of library orders, including shelf-ready processing.
• Work closely with suppliers and publishers to source high-quality materials at competitive prices.

Team Leadership & Training

• Lead and mentor a team of library services professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the department.

Financial & Performance Management

• Set and achieve revenue and profitability targets for the division.
• Manage budgets, pricing strategies, and cost control measures.
• Analyse sales data and customer feedback to refine service offerings.

Qualifications and Experience

· Educational background in Library and Information Science or related field.

· At least 5 years of progressive experience in academic library leadership.

· Proven experience managing library operations, staff and budgets.

· Strong knowledge of current trends and technologies in library services.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in library services.

Job Type: Full-time