Job Title: Library Assistant

Last date for application: Thursday, 29 August, 2019

Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) is seeking a Library Assistant. This position will report to Senior Librarian.

Position requirements:

Minimum Education:  BA, BS, or graduate degree in a computer or technical field.

Minimum Experience:  2 years in a customer Services Environment.

Skills:

• Ability to sustain attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Basic computer skills

Job Purpose/Summary:  This position gets rigorous on-job training on Customer Services, Basic Library Routines, Secretarial Assistance, Online searching and Users Services and provides support to the basic functions of the library.

Responsibilities:

• Shelve books, photocopy and/or digitally scan articles for users
• Circulate library materials
• Participate in inventory and stock-taking
• Staff a Library Help Desk or Circulation Desk
• Answer simple information and reference queries and help users with finding information in Library
• Label new receipts to the library collections
• Imaging and scanning  of archives and items for digital collections
• Prepare materials for binding or other preservation work
• Create and/or update online records in library systems
• Provide guidance to library users on library policies and procedures
• Organize and maintain journal. Magazine and Newspapers Displays

Administrative Assistant:

• Administrative support for Chief Librarian, handle mails, appointments, and keep Library and staff Records
• Communicate with outside suppliers (e.g., Book sellers, vendors, Services and maintenance companies, other libraries).
• Order and process invoices for new materials, maintain subscriptions
• Greet distinguished guests and offer complimentary tour of the facilities

Please submit a cover letter with your CV, contacts of two referees, and copies of degrees and experience certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications must be emailed to recruitments@fccollege.edu.pklatest by Thursday, 29 August, 2019. It is necessary to clearly mention the job title in the subject line.

Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) is an equal opportunity employer.