Part-Time Librarian

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for a library assistant. The role involves ensuring efficient processing of resources, providing assistance to library patrons, and maintaining organization in the library. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 GCE 'O' level passes, good interpersonal skills, and be comfortable with physical tasks. This position requires working on weekends and offers training for operating the Library System.

Qualifications

• Required to work on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
• Training provided for Library System operations.
• Comfortable with physical tasks such as lifting and shelving books.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient processing and circulation of resources.
• Shelve library materials and read shelves according to standards.
• Assist library patrons with queries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the library.
• Follow up on overdue, damaged or lost books.
• Assist with stocktaking and weeding of library materials.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Independent working

Enjoy interacting with library stakeholders

Education

4 GCE ‘O’ level passes, including English

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient processing and circulation of resources to students and other library patrons.
• Shelve library materials and read shelves in accordance with recognized library standards i.e., DDC for academic libraries.
• Assist library patrons with queries.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the library, including keeping the library shelves tidy and maintaining clear and accurate shelf signages to assist patrons in locating materials.
• Follow-up with students and staff on overdue, damaged and/or lost books.
• Assist with stocktaking and weeding of library materials

Requirements:

• Required to work on Saturdays and/or Sundays (9 am to 5 pm)
• 4 GCE ‘O’ level passes, including English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoy interacting with library stakeholders
• Open to learning to operate the Library System, with training provided
• Comfortable working independently
• Stooping, bending, lifting and reaching is required for the picking up and shelving of books.