Assistant Librarian

New Excellent Educational Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

New Excellent Educational Institute is seeking an Assistant Librarian to support the Librarian and staff with daily library tasks in Bengaluru. You will assist with issue/check-out, returns, fines collection and cataloguing activities, while helping patrons locate materials.

The role requires a B.Sc/B.Com and an M.Lib.Sc with at least two years of experience, along with strong communication and clerical skills to manage library operations efficiently.

Qualifications

• B.Sc or B.Com with Master of Library Science (M.Lib.Sc) required.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily library tasks: issuing cards, checkouts, returns and fines.
• Oversee and train volunteers for returning books and materials to stacks.
• Locate books and reference materials; refer complex requests to the reference librarian.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Office equipment

Typing / Keyboarding

Education

B.Sc/B.Com

M.Lib.Sc

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Librarian will assist the Librarian and others with the daily tasks of the library.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily tasks of the library such as issuing new library cards, checking out library materials, receiving returns, collecting late charges, and determining outstanding materials.
• Returns, or oversees and trains volunteers to return, books and materials to stacks.
• Locates books or other reference materials to assist patrons; refers requests requiring professional assistance to reference librarian.
• Prepares purchase requests, orders supply, and, upon delivery, processes and distributes supplies and materials throughout the library.
• Examines books for damage; repairs or facilitates repairs when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and accurate keyboarding skills necessary to manage clerical and cataloguing duties.
• Ability to remain professional and courteous while interacting with library patrons.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/B.Com,Master of Library Science (M.Lib.Sc)
• At least two years of experience.