Contract Librarian in Porto, Portugal

Prestige Talent; Porto; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Talent is hiring a Contract Librarian to join our team in Porto, Portugal. The role involves organizing and managing our library collection, aiding patrons with research, and promoting library services to the community.

You will catalog, shelve, and weed materials, assist with research using print and digital resources, and collaborate to develop policies. Excellent customer service and bilingual English/Portuguese communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
• At least 2 years of library experience.
• Proficient with library technologies and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage library collections by cataloging, shelving, and weeding materials.
• Assist patrons with research and reference inquiries using both print and electronic resources.
• Plan and implement programming to promote library services and engage the community.
• Collaborate with other librarians to develop and maintain library policies and procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies to enhance library offerings.
• Provide excellent customer service to all patrons.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

English language

Portuguese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Online catalog systems

Library databases

Library technologies

Job description

Contract Librarian in Porto, Portugal

We are currently hiring a Contract Librarian to join our team in Porto, Portugal.

In this role, you will be responsible for organizing and managing our library collection, assisting patrons with research and reference inquiries, and promoting library services to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage library collections by cataloging, shelving, and weeding materials
• Assist patrons with research and reference inquiries using both print and electronic resources
• Plan and implement programming to promote library services and engage the community
• Collaborate with other librarians to develop and maintain library policies and procedures
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies to enhance library offerings
• Provide excellent customer service to all patrons

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field
• At least 2 years of experience working in a library setting
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Portuguese (preferred)
• Knowledge of electronic databases, online catalog systems, and other library technologies

This is a contract position with a salary of $1200 per month. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing access to information for our community.