Librarian
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Job Overview

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Librarian to join our team.

As a Librarian, you will be responsible for supervising the day to day activities of the library. You will also be responsible for performing clerical duties related to the library. In addition to this, you will be maintaining the library stock levels, such as books, journals, novels, etc., and restocking them as and when needed.

To succeed in this position, you should possess an outstanding ability to solve problems and excellent customer service skills. You should also have good communication skills and exceptional time management skills.

If you think you are fit for this job position, then send in your application right away. We will be happy to work with you.

Responsibilities

• Greeting the customers warmly.

• Assisting customers in finding the required books, research papers, and other materials.

• Preparing budget to get new reading materials.

• Maintaining the library inventory.

• Ordering new books as per the requirements.

• Offering suggestions to the customers about the books.

• Maintaining the library records on a regular basis.

• Planning the employee’s activities.

• Supervising the checkout process.

• Arranging the books and other materials.

• Performing other library-related clerical duties.

• Organizing reading events and hosting book sales.

• Supervising the staff of Library Assistants.

• Delegating tasks to team members.

• Maintaining a productive working environment.

• Contacting book suppliers companies to order new materials.

• Ensuring the library is clean and tidy at all times.

• Updating the database information regularly.

• Answering phone calls and directing them to appropriate staff.

• Researching on new reading materials 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or a related field.

• Proven working experience as a Librarian or a related role in the Education department.

• Excellent knowledge of library databases.

• Proficiency in MS Office Tools.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Phenomenal time management skills.

• Good understanding of information management systems.

• Outstanding listening skills.

• Excellent decision-making skills.

• Good customer service skills.

• Ability to multitask simultaneously.

• Exceptional ability to solve problems.

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of data collection and analysis.

• Good analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• A sharp eye for detail.