Library Assistant

BRAC UNIVERSITY (BRACU) JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Title: LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Position Purpose

The Library Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient and effective operation of the library. This position contributes to the overall success of the library by assisting and maintaining the organization of library resources and ensuring a positive and productive library experience for all visitors.

Organizational Relationships

Position Type: Full time Regular Reporting to: University Librarian

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Must return to duty whenever needed.

Functional Relationships:

Internal Contacts: Students, Faculty, Researchers, Administrative Staff

1.0 Key Accountabilities

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

1.1.1 Shelving and Reshelving of library materials and shelf reading according to Dewy Decimal Classification System.

1.1.2 Find missing and needed books.

1.1.3 Attaches RFID labels and barcodes, and other appropriate processing devices to library materials as needed.

1.1.4 Maintain the organization and cleanliness of library shelves.

1.1.5 Ensure that the library's physical spaces remain organized and tidy. Monitor noise levels and enforce library rules to create a conducive environment for study and research.

1.1.6 Any other duty assigned by the authority.

1.2 General Duties & Responsibilities

1.2.1 Administrative Duties relating to all matters that the membership of a university entails, including cross institutional wide activities.

1.2.2 General Responsibility to undertake all other duties as directed by the supervisor.

1.3 Qualifications

1.3.1 BA/BSc or equivalent degree and Certificate/Diploma course in Library and Information Science.

1.4 Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes

1.4.1 Proficiency in MS Office and the use of Internet.

1.4.2 Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.

1.4.3 Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

1.4.4 Ability to work collaboratively across departments and service areas.

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1.5 Other Duties

It is acknowledged and agreed that the changing needs of the University may require a role/job/position to change from time to time but such alteration shall not be deemed to be a variation of the Employment Contract/Terms and Conditions of Employment or a breach of the same provided that the substantial nature of the employment remains consistent with the parties’ intentions at the time of the offer of the job and acceptance of the offer.

1.6 Certification

I certify that I have read and understand the responsibilities assigned to this position.

Employee Signature ………. ………..

Name: Date