Librarian

Sulaiman Al Rajhi University; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic institution in Saudi Arabia seeks a Librarian to manage and deliver library services for students and faculty. The role involves providing access to resources, assisting users with library systems, and collaborating with academic departments to support teaching and research. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Library Science and 2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with knowledge of library management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in library services (preferably in academic institutions).
• Knowledge of library management systems, databases, and cataloging standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver library services to support students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist users in effectively locating and utilizing information resources.
• Collaborate with academic departments to support teaching and research requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Information management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Information Science

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

Organization: Sulaiman AlRajhi University – SRU

Job Title: Librarian

Reports to: Academic Excellence Department

Job Purpose

Manage and deliver library services to support students, faculty, and staff by providing access to academic resources, ensuring effective use of library systems, and contributing to teaching, learning, and research activities in alignment with university policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive library services and professional support to students, faculty, and staff.
• Manage the operations, including lending, returns, renewals, and reservations of library materials.
• Assist users in effectively locating, accessing and utilizing information resources, databases, and library systems.
• Organize, catalog, classify and maintain library collections in accordance with recognized standards.
• Support information literacy programs and deliver library orientation and training sessions.
• Collaborate with academic departments to support teaching, learning and research requirements.
• Maintain accurate library records, statistics and usage reports.
• Ensure proper handling, preservation and confidentiality of library resources and user information.
• Contribute to development, review and continuous improvement of library services, policies and procedures.
• Support academic excellence initiatives related to learning resources, research support, and knowledge management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in library services (preferably in academic institutions).
• Knowledge of library management systems, databases, and cataloging standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Information management
• Customer service orientation
• Time management
• Professional ethics