Job Opportunity as Librarian in The French Institute of Jordan

The language unit of the French Institute of Jordan is seeking a librarian for a full-time indefinite-term contract (CDI). Under the direct authority of the head of the Culture Cluster, the librarian will manage and promote the media library and online platform known as "Culturethèque". He/she will be responsible for the reception of the public and registrations.

Main duties:

[1] Animation of the media library which includes:

Programming, organization and animation of activities intended for the public (reading of fairy tales, exhibitions, literary cafés, Francophone circle, the Francophone month) aimed at developing and reinforcing the influence of the media library in connection with the Culture Center.

- Creation of partnerships with other local actors (public libraries, schools ...).

- Proposal and implementation of conference cycles to promote the debate of ideas, in collaboration with the Culture Center.
- Working together with the communication officer to promote and write social media content for the media library (social networks, newsletter, website, flyers).

- Animation, promotion and editing the Culturethèque platform.

[2] Management of the activities of the media library which includes:

- Design, management and evaluation of acquisition, lending and fund management policies.

- Documentary watch.

-Classification of works: indexing, cataloging, weeding, database management, conservation of works.

- Enhancement of the funds by editing the contents.

- Management and monitoring providers and partners.

- Management of the platform "Culturethèque": monitoring of subscriptions (monthly statement of statistics).

- Preparation and transmission of monthly statistics to the management and monitoring of attendance and enrollment objectives.

- Writing of the annual report on the activity of the media library.

[3] Advice and orientation of visitors/ readers which includes which includes:

- Registration of loans, management of subscriptions.

- Development and monitoring of the budget of the media library, in connection with the administration department.

- Tracking and order management.

Personal qualifications:

[1] Excellent sense of contact and public relations.

[2] Rigor and sense of organization/planning.

[3]  Animation skills and initiative spirit.

[4] Curiosity.

[5] Dynamism, availability and autonomy.

[6] Teamwork spirit, ability to listen and analyze the expressed needs.

Professional qualifications:

[1] Proficiency in French and Arabic.

[2] Taste for reading and good knowledge of French culture and literature.

[3] Knowledge of Arabic literature is a plus.

[4] Good general culture.

[5] Desirable experience in managing a library.

[6] Mastery of office tools and if possible library management.

[7] Ability to conduct projects.

[8] Ability to conduct research on the internet and on databases.

[9] Knowledge of documentary techniques.