Assistant Librarian, Library Department at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

To deliver and maintain an effective information service appropriate to the needs of all library users.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line library & information services.
• Support library users in reference services; develop and maintain libguides with relevant links to information sources of specific subjects.
• Support library users in retrieving information resources both in print and electronic formats and facilitate access to bibliographic and full-text databases.
• Receive, process and catalogue books and periodicals.
• Maintain and update bibliographic details in the library management system and update other library databases, including the digital repository.
• Train library users in class or in person how to access and use both print and online library resources.
• Shelve books and maintain shelf reading for easy location of resources.
• Support reader services by registering library users and maintaining their records and user statistics.
• Identify and facilitate the acquisition of relevant books and electronic resources.
• Regular support reconciliation of electronic payments relating to reprographic service charges and fines and collate this with the finance office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent in a related field.
• Master's degree in Information Science or related field will be an added advantage.
• 2-3 years’ experience working in an academic Library.
• Experience in scholarly publishing with at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal.
• Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office & the internet.
• Sound knowledge of library management systems and a range of library procedures.
• Knowledge and skills in supporting research in Evidence-Based Practice and Systematic reviews.