Library Archives Assistant - Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Jobs; Al Rayyan; On-site; QAR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

Direct employment within EducationCity

Job summary

Qatar Foundation requires dedicated Library Archives Assistants to manage the massive book inventory, assist academic researchers, and maintain absolute order at the Qatar National Library. Daily tasks include organizing shelves, processing borrowing cards, patrolling study zones, and boxing damaged books for repair.

The role emphasizes alphabetical sorting, strong physical stamina, and polite assistance to international visitors in a heritage-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Alphabetical sorting: arranging titles requires extreme attention to detail and a perfect understanding of the English and Arabic alphabets.
• Physical stamina: standing on ladders to reach high shelves and walking across the building requires good physical fitness.
• Customer service: smiling and whispering politely when helping foreign tourists find the heritage exhibition area.

Responsibilities

• Collect abandoned books left on reading tables and return them to exact shelf locations.
• Load plastic student ID cards into the main computer system to process borrowing/returning requests smoothly.
• Walk through silent study zones to ensure nobody is eating or speaking loudly near researchers.
• Pack damaged or torn books into protective boxes for repairs.

Job description

Qatar Foundation requires dedicated Library Archives Assistants to manage the massive book inventory, assist academic researchers, and maintain absolute order at the Qatar National Library.

Daily Library Tasks:

• Collect abandoned books left on reading tables by students and return them to the exact correct shelf locations.
• Load plastic student ID cards into the main computer system to process book borrowing and returning requests smoothly.
• Walk through the silent study zones constantly to ensure nobody is eating food or talking loudly near the research students.
• Pack damaged or torn paperback books into protective boxes so the maintenance department can glue them back together.

Rules for Selection:

• Alphabetical Sorting: Arranging titles requires extreme attention to detail and a perfect understanding of the English and Arabic alphabets.
• Physical Stamina: Standing on small step ladders to reach the highest shelves and walking across the giant building requires good physical fitness.
• Customer Service: Smiling and whispering politely when helping foreign tourists find the famous heritage exhibition area.

What the Foundation Offers:

• Basic Income: 3,500 to 5,000 QAR fixed monthly salary, depending on previous library or data entry experience.
• Corporate Support: Direct employment within Education City, world-class facilities, and premium health coverage under the Qatar Foundation umbrella.