Library Assistant – Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Position: Library Assistant – Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

AKU has launched the department of Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) that will develop young people to become future leaders through a transformative education that is endlessly challenging, stimulating and mind-opening. The FAS library will serve as a hub of learning and research activities at 12th floor of the University Centre at Stadium Road Campus in Karachi.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Job Role / Responsibilities:  

You will be responsible for:                                    

• performing library front desk duties for circulation i.e. check-in, check-out of books, membership for library patron, etc.
• assisting users in using Online Public Access Catalogue
• providing first-hand guidance/assistance to library patrons in searching and retrieval of library materials
• cataloguing and classification of library materials by using MARC
• processing of technical books processing (barcode/pasting, spine label/pasting, etc.)
• maintaining library collections (sorting, shifting, overseeing, shelving, shelf reading, etc.)
• data entry in various library systems (Symphony, eCommons, etc.)
• maintaining discipline within the library premises.

Requirements:

You should have:

• a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Library and Information Science or a related field
• at least 2 years of work experience preferably in an academic setup
• excellent computer skills. Specific job assignments may require knowledge and/or experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database software applications
• ability to work collaboratively as a team member and serve the library users in an effective and courteous way
• commitment to service, continuous improvement, and innovation with a strong work ethic
• aptitude to learn new things, willingness to work hard, and good interpersonal skills
• strong customer service attitude
• willing to work in rotations (shifts and weekends)

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.