Librarian - Resource Manager

FutureHire; Khanpur; On-site; PKR 4,512,000 - 5,405,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureHire in Khanpur is seeking a Librarian - Resource Manager to oversee library resources including books, journals and databases. You will ensure up-to-date materials support the community's educational needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Library Science, at least 2 years' experience, and knowledge of cataloging standards and library software. A full-time, on-site position with visa preference is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as librarian or resource manager.
• Familiarity with MARC21 or AACR2 cataloging systems.
• Knowledge of Koha or Evergreen library software.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication with faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of resources for users.
• Monitor and evaluate usage to inform purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with faculty to understand resource needs and recommend acquisitions.
• Manage budget for resource acquisition and negotiate pricing with vendors.
• Catalog and classify new resources per standards.
• Train staff on cataloging procedures; ensure accuracy in records.
• Develop circulation policies including loans, fines, renewals.
• Maintain organized shelving and retrieval system for resources.
• Stay up-to-date on library trends and improve services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science

Tools

MARC21

AACR2

Koha

Evergreen

Job description

We are hiring a highly organized and detail-oriented Librarian - Resource Manager for our library in Khanpur As the Resource Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the management of all library resources including books journals databases and other materials Your main goal will be to ensure that our library is well-stocked with relevant and up-to-date resources to support the educational needs of our community

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of resources that meet the needs of our library users
• Monitor and evaluate the usage of resources to inform future purchasing decisions
• Collaborate with faculty to understand their resource needs and provide recommendations for new acquisitions
• Manage the budget for resource acquisition and negotiate favorable pricing with vendors
• Catalog and classify all new resources according to established standards
• Train staff on proper cataloging procedures and ensure accuracy and consistency in record keeping
• Develop policies and procedures for the circulation of resources including loan periods fines and renewals
• Maintain an organized system for shelving and retrieving resources efficiently
• Stay up-to-date on emerging trends in library science and make recommendations for improving library services

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Library Science or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a librarian or resource manager preferred
• Familiarity with cataloging systems such as MARC21 or AACR2
• Knowledge of library management software such as Koha or Evergreen
• Excellent organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to interact with faculty staff and students effectively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Salary $1600 per month

This is a full-time position without accommodation provided

Preference will be given to candidates who have their own valid visa for working in Khanpur

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all nationalities