Job Description

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for working on exhibitions related to QNL’s Distinctive collections to create engaging exhibition experiences that enhance the library’s mission to connect with diverse audiences. This role is also responsible for working collaborative with other colleagues to enhance access to the Distinctive collections.

Key Result Areas:

• Exhibition Development:
• Manage the conceptual of QNL’s permanent gallery and temporary exhibitions to ensure a high quality and engaging exhibition or display.
• Project manage and oversee the logistics of installation and deinstallation of objects on displays – this includes any preparation work like conservation and content production, book cradles and so on.
• Lead the rotations projects of the permanent galleries which includes managing the timelines and budgets.
• Day-to-day check of the permanent exhibition, ensuring that the permanent exhibition is well maintained.
• Exhibition Content:
• Curate and manage the interpretation of the collection for permanent and temporary exhibitions.
• Ensure the consistency and the quality of Exhibition texts by working with exhibition curators.
• When assigned as curator for an exhibition, will research and select themes and objects for the exhibition, develop the exhibition narrative, labels, and interpretative materials.
• External Loan Coordination:
• Lead the loan requests and process of Distinctive collections to other institutions. Is the focal point between internal and external parties. Follow up with Exhibition stakeholders to ensure proper delivery within schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate logistics surrounding movements of items, including loan agreements, insurance, packing, shipping, unpacking, installations, and storage.
• Documentation and Evaluation:
• Maintain accurate records of acquisitions, loans, and exhibitions, adhering to museum standards and best practices in collection management.
• Organize agreements for incoming and outgoing loans. Supporting the archiving of exhibitions for example through photography, video, and written documents.
• Engage visitors to gather feedback and assess impact of exhibitions.
• Public engagement:
• Develop engaging programs, tours and events related to exhibitions.
• Conduct tours to engage general visitors and/or specialized groups.
• Provide access to Distinctive collections to the public during the reading room shift.
• Acquisitions:
• Coordinate the acquisition committee communications for HL collections.
• Collaborate with other librarians to identify and acquire materials for permanent or temporary exhibitions.
• Other tasks assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 2-5 years of full-time work experience.
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills in both oral and written English.
• Proficient writing skills - ability to draft/ edit a variety of written reports and communications and articulate ideas clearly and concisely; proficiency in Arabic a plus.