Manager - Library and Learning Services
UOWD
10702 - Manager - Library and Learning Services
Business Unit
Administration
Job Family
Not Applicable
Department
Library
Contract Type
Limited Contract Full Time
Location
Dubai
About the DepartmentThe Library and Learning Services (LLS) department at the University of Wollongong in Dubai plays a central role in supporting the University’s teaching, learning, and research mission. The department delivers integrated academic services that enable student success, strengthen research capability, and promote information literacy, academic integrity, and digital scholarship.
Library and Learning Services provides access to a broad range of print and digital resources
, learning spaces, and research tools aligned with UOWD’s curriculum and research priorities. The department works in close partnership with faculty, academic units, and professional services to embed information literacy, digital skills, and evidence-based research practices across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
In addition to traditional library services, the department supports research visibility and impact
, including guidance on scholarly communication, Open Access publishing, copyright compliance, bibliometrics, and responsible research practices. Through continuous innovation, data-informed decision-making, and a strong service ethos, Library and Learning Services contributes to an inclusive, student-centred learning environment and a vibrant research culture.
The Manager, Library and Learning Services plays a pivotal leadership role in advancing these functions, driving service excellence, and positioning the department as a strategic partner within the University.
About the Role:The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager, Library and Learning Services to lead and advance its academic library and learning support functions in a dynamic, digitally driven higher education environment.
This is a senior professional role suited to a strategic library leader with a strong background in academic librarianship, digital transformation, research support, and team leadership
, who is passionate about enhancing student learning, research impact, and institutional excellence.
The role balances strategic planning, operational leadership, digital innovation, and stakeholder engagement
, ensuring that library services remain responsive to evolving teaching, learning, and research needs.
You will lead a team of professional staff, manage departmental budgets, oversee physical and digital collections, and drive service enhancement initiatives that support student success, academic integrity, and research visibility.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Planning
Develop and implement the Library and Learning Services strategic plan aligned with University objectives.
Lead annual goal setting, policy development, service evaluation, and budget planning.
Guide the design and delivery of information literacy, digital learning, and academic integrity initiatives.
Partner with faculty, the Research Office, and academic units to enhance research support and institutional impact.
Operational & Resource Management
Oversee day-to-day library operations, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
Manage the acquisition, evaluation, and maintenance of balanced print and digital collections aligned with curriculum and research priorities.
Ensure compliance with copyright, licensing, and audit requirements.
Maintain inclusive, safe, and student-centred library spaces that support independent study and collaboration.
Digital Transformation & Systems
Lead digital access initiatives, integrated library systems, repositories, discovery tools, and learning management integrations.
Work closely with IT and external vendors to ensure system reliability, innovation, and service continuity.
Drive the adoption of data-informed, user-focused service models.
Research Support & Scholarly Communication
Advise faculty and postgraduate students on Open Access publishing, copyright, author rights, and research profiles.
Provide guidance on bibliometrics, research impact, indexing, and responsible publishing…
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