Circulation Assistant

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology

Follow

Summary

• Vacancy: —
• Age: at most 35 years
• Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
• Minimum Salary: Negotiable
• Published: 20 Nov 2024

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s (honors)/Master’s in Library and Information Science from any reputed University.

Additional Requirements

• Age at most 35 years

• Familiarity with library catalog systems (e.g. Integrated Library Systems)
• Experience with clerical tasks, data entry.
• Proficiency in using computers, including Microsoft Office and Library-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively patrons of all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities & Context

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology, the first design-based private university in the region with a diverse and motivated workforce and an equal opportunity employer, is seeking qualified, progressive-minded, and dynamic full-time personnel for the position of Circulation Assistant.

Job description/Responsibilities:

• Assist patrons with checking in and checking out books and other library materials.
• Provides frontline Circulation services to library patrons.
• Ensure materials are properly scanned or logged into the library system.
• Update and maintain patron accounts, including fines, due dates and missing/lost materials.
• Assist patrons with account-related inquiries or issues.
• Assists patrons with finding materials and using library resources, such as online library catalog, e-book, e-journal e-magazine, and databases.
• Shelf-reads Reserves Collection to ensure materials are shelved in correct call number order according to the Dewey Decimal classification system.
• Ensure that library shelves are neat, organized, and accessible to patrons.
• Ensure that materials are properly checked out and not taken without being recorded.
• Monitor the library space to ensure a safe and quiet environment.
• Answer general inquiries and refer complex questions to other library staff.
• Prepare new materials for circulation, including tagging, labeling, and entering them into the library system.
• Help with regular inventory checks and materials audits.
• Report missing or damaged materials to supervisors.
• Articulates and interprets Circulation policies and procedures to patrons.
• Identifies and retrieves materials from the Reserves Collection for library patrons and reshelves them when returned.
• Retrieves books and periodicals from the general circulating stacks, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Expertise

MICROSOFT OFFICE

Compensation & Other Benefits

• As per university policy.

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Anywhere in Bangladesh

Source link