About This Role
Directing the daily operations of a library and supporting its users are the main duties of this role. The Librarian manages the library's resources, helps students and other users find information, and promotes the effective use of both physical and digital library facilities.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the library
- Catalog, classify, label, and maintain books, journals, periodicals, and digital resources
- Issue and return library materials and maintain accurate circulation records
- Assist students, staff, and other users in locating books and information
- Maintain and update the library database and records
- Monitor new publications and recommend books and other resources for acquisition
- Ensure books and library materials are properly arranged and maintained
- Conduct periodic stock verification and maintain inventory records
- Support users in accessing e-books, online databases, and other digital resources
- Maintain a quiet, clean, safe, and welcoming library environment
- Prepare reports related to library usage, circulation, inventory, and acquisitions
- Coordinate library activities, reading programs, orientations, and awareness initiatives
- Ensure compliance with library policies and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science (BLIS/MLIS) or equivalent
- Relevant certification or professional qualification will be an advantage
- Good knowledge of library classification and cataloging systems
- Familiarity with library management software and digital resources
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer/student-service orientation
- Basic computer and digital literacy
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Knowledge of library automation systems
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Preferred:
- 1–2 years of relevant experience, depending on the level of the position
Benefits
- Food provided
- Provident Fund
