Job Summary

Job Role / Responsibilities:                                   

  • Daily duties at library front desk for circulation, i.e. check-in, check-out of books, membership for library patrons, etc.
  • Generating overdue book records and sending reminders on a regular basis
  • Assisting users in using the Online Public Access Catalogue
  • Providing first-hand guidance/assistance to library patrons in searching and retrieving library materials
  • Cataloguing and classification of library materials by using MARC
  • Technical processing of library materials
  • Maintaining library collections (sorting, shifting, overseeing, shelving, shelf reading, etc.)
  • Data entry in eCommons, Institutional Repository (IR)
  • Maintaining discipline within the library premises
  • Displaying of library material on special days
  • Preparing various reports, statistics for management use
  • Any other task assigned by the supervisor/librarian.

Required Skills

You should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in library and information science or related field
  • 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a social sciences library
  • Good knowledge of social sciences literature/resources
  • Excellent computer skills. MS Windows, MS Office and the internet
  • Knowledge of LC, AACR2, RDA, MARC, Dublin Core and other library standards and schemas
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and serve the public in an effective and courteous way 
  • Commitment to service, continuous improvement, and innovation with a strong work ethic
  • Aptitude to learn new things, willingness to work hard and good interpersonal skills 
  • Strong customer service attitude 
  • Be willing to work in rotations (shifts and weekends)

Comprehensive reference checks will be conducted.

 

Details

  • Published:
    4 Jul 2025
  • Industry:Healthcare/Hospital/Medical
  • Job Function:Client Services & Customer Support
  • Qualification:Bachelors
  • Experience:2 Year
  • Type:Full Time
  • Shift:Rotating
  • Positions:1