Community Library Assistant: Patron Support & Cataloging

JobCenter; Musandam Governorate; On-site; OMR 5,600 - 7,400; Full time

Job summary

JobCenter in Khasab, Oman, is seeking a Librarian Assistant to join our public library team on a full-time basis.

The role involves helping patrons, organizing the collection, cataloging new materials, assisting with events, and handling general admin tasks. A biometric passport is preferred; high school diploma required, library science degree preferred, and strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Library Science preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using computers for basic tasks (e.g. data entry).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with locating materials and provide basic reference services.
• Organize and maintain the library's collection, including shelving books and other materials.
• Help process new materials, including cataloging and labeling.
• Support events and programs hosted by the library.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, etc.
• Ensure that the library is clean and presentable at all times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Data entry

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Library Science

Job description

JobCenter in Khasab, Oman, is seeking a Librarian Assistant to join our public library team on a full-time basis.

The role involves helping patrons, organizing the collection, cataloging new materials, assisting with events, and handling general admin tasks. A biometric passport is preferred; high school diploma required, library science degree preferred, and strong communication and customer service skills are essential.