Librarian Assistant

VirtualWorks Hub; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtualWorks Hub in Abu Dhabi is hiring a Librarian Assistant on a contract basis with a salary of $1,700 per month. The role supports the Librarian in organizing resources, helping patrons, and maintaining the library catalog.

Responsibilities include processing new materials, providing customer service, assisting with events, shelving, inventory, and ordering materials as needed. A Bachelor's in Library Science is preferred, with English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working in a library setting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Must have own accommodation in Abu Dhabi or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Librarian in managing and organizing the library resources
• Help patrons locate books and other materials
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date library catalog
• Process new materials for circulation
• Provide customer service to library patrons including answering questions and issuing library cards
• Assist with library events and programs
• Perform routine tasks such as shelving books and straightening shelves
• Help with inventory management and ordering new materials when needed

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as a

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

Job description

We are hiring a Librarian Assistant to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This is a contract position with a salary of $1700 per month.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Librarian in managing and organizing the library resources
• Help patrons locate books and other materials
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date library catalog
• Process new materials for circulation
• Provide customer service to library patrons including answering questions and issuing library cards
• Assist with library events and programs
• Perform routine tasks such as shelving books and straightening shelves
• Help with inventory management and ordering new materials when needed

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Library Science or related field preferred
• Previous experience working in a library setting
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus
• Must have own accommodation in Abu Dhabi or be willing to relocate

This is an urgent position so we are looking for candidates who can start immediately.

If you are passionate about libraries and have the necessary qualifications and experience.