Library Assistant

Capital Dynamics; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Library Assistant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will support the specialized investment library by managing resources, assisting users, and developing library policies. Candidates should possess a degree, preferably in IT or Library Management, and have strong organizational and time management skills. This role offers a dynamic environment where the candidate can excel by maintaining high standards in library resources and services.

Qualifications

• Degree in any field; preferably in IT, Library Management, or related.
• Ability to develop library policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Classify and catalog library resources.
• Manage library resources and maintain their condition.
• Facilitate acquisition of resources and subscriptions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in IT / Library Management / Resource Center Management / Knowledge Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Library Assistant, this position requires you to provide support to all functions of a specialized investment library, including assisting library users in its usage, managing the library resources, and performing administrative tasks. Candidate with the knowledge and/or experience of content digitisation will have an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

Classifying and cataloging the library resources according to content and purpose.

Managing the library, including lending and updating and maintaining the condition of the library resources.

Facilitating the acquisition of resources and maintaining the subscriptions of magazines, newspapers, periodicals, audiovisual materials and other reading materials.

Implementing and providing guidance to library users on library policies and procedures and be responsible for the safekeeping of all library resources.

Requirements:

Possess a degree in any course but a degree in IT / Library Management / Resource Center Management / Knowledge Management is preferred.

Able to develop library policies, procedures, ethics and professional standards.

Well-organized, detail-oriented and possess a strong time management skill.

Able to set priorities to tasks assigned to meet the deadlines.

Able to follow instructions with exactness and able to work independently.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office software and basic computer skills is required.

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