Librarian

Job Description

Title: Librarian

Company Name: American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Khilkhet)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• Masters

Post-graduation in Library Science/ Library Information System or relevant discipline from a reputed University (no degree lower than 2nd class or equivalent).

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• Age At least 30 years

• Minimum 12 years of experience as a librarian in academic/public library. Candidates with extensive experience of using "Library Information Management System" will be given preference.

The potential candidate will work at the AIUB library located at the state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Dhaka. The key duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Ensure efficient and maximum use of the library resources in accordance with the existing policies, systems and procedures and develop new policies, systems and procedures as needed.

• Catalog and maintain the library materials including books, journals and other resources in correct order and keep track of all library materials.

• Loan library materials to the users and collect the returned materials as per procedure.

• Handle loans between libraries.

• Organize and reshelve returned items such as periodicals, books journals, papers etc.

• Handle the registration of new library cardholders and issue library cards.

• Sensitize the users about new arrivals, access to e-resources and how to use all such library resources.

• Responding to requests and answering questions from students, staff and faculties regarding the use of library facilities.

• Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, organizing files, correspondence and report preparations related to library.

• Use and maintain computer library databases to help locate library materials.

• Help plan and participate in special library events promoting the use of library resources.

• Proactively engage with the academics and students to advise on library materials for their

• courses and ensure quality and excellent library services.

• Formulate plans for the development activities of the library and supervise implementation of the plans once approved.

• Coordinates with the university library committee on the selection and procurement of library collections and resources.

• Establishes linkages with the national and international libraries for sharing/exchanging of library collections and resources.

• Remain updated and familiar with the computer-based system used in the AIUB library and the e-resources subscribed by the AIUB library.

• Any other tasks as assigned by the AIUB Management.

• Must be demonstrably proficient in Library Management Software and D-Space.

Job Location: AIUB Campus, Kuratoli, Kuril, Dhaka

We offer an attractive compensation package with an excellent work environment and performance-based career progression as per university policy.