Schedule: Full-time
Supervisor: University Librarian
Description:
The Assistant Librarian is responsible for assistance with all aspects of daily library operations, maintenance of the library and its collections, and assistance to student users of print and electronic resources. The post involves exercising professional and managerial skills. AUPP undertakes to make provision for training in skills and work practices for Library Assistant.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date collection that supports the university curriculum.
- Supervise Student Library Assistants.
- Assist University Librarian in assessing and planning library budget.
- Oversee collection development and order new additions to the collection.
- Catalogue and classify additions to the collection in accordance with international standards – FRBR (Functional Requirement for Bibliographic Records), RDA (Resource Description and Access).
- Provide information literacy and research skills sessions for students and assist the University.
- Assist the University Librarian with programs and activities to enrich student experience at the library.
- Process item for loan (in the absence of the Librarian).
- Oversee the organization of library materials and display in the library and plan events for the library as well as social media and departmental website.
- Provide reference service for all library patrons with AUPP library resources.
- Ensure that the library is clean and organized, and that materials are in order on the shelves.
- Assist students, faculty, and staff with photocopies, prints, and scans of library materials.
- Keeps use statistics of library services to facilitate plans and development of future library services.
- Assist faculty and staff selection of new materials, and on order procedures.
- Answer requests for information using library resources which are available.
- Assist in creating and implementing Library policies and procedures.
- In the absence of the Librarian, the Assistant Librarian will assume responsibility for the library.
- Perform other duties as directed by the University Librarian.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Library Science, Information Technology, Humanities, or Social Science
- Use of an academic library as a Bachelor student
- Library work experience as a student employee, or on the library staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other various technology resources and databases
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Recognizes the value and importance of a library as a cultural heritage institution
- Understands the higher education work and study environment
- Knows the value of a library in an educational setting
- Considers librarianship as a possible career goal
- Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills in Khmer and English
- Strong inter-personal skills and cultural sensitivity
- Technological expertise with electronic library resources
- Creative, flexible, inventive, and ethical
- Ability to work independently or with a team
- Committed to quality and to AUPP
To Apply:
To apply, please submit the following documents to the Human Resources Office via careers@aupp.edu.kh or our online job application form:
- Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter
- ID Card or Passport
Chat to Recruitment team via t.me/auppcareers (069 99 00 23)
We would appreciate it if you could use the designation: “[Assistant Librarian] – Applicant Full Name” in the subject line.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Inquiries can be directed to the email provided.
Moreinfo: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/aupp-open-positions
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