Librarian

Maxbridge is looking for an experienced and self-motivated librarian to join our team. As a librarian, you will perform a range of duties such as cataloging library resources, maintaining library records, managing budgets and planning book sales. For this position, the librarian has to demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, as a great part of the job will involve interacting with the trainees, students and staff. The ideal candidate should also possess in-depth knowledge of library database systems, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Search standard reference materials, including on-line sources and the Internet, in order to answer patrons' reference questions
• Analyse patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information
• Collect and catalog library resources including books, films, and publications.
• Help people locate reference and leisure reading materials.
• Maintain library records and ensure it is updated
• Perform regular audits of the information and inventory on file.
• Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, in order to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources
• Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems
• Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
• Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use
• Provide customer service for library users
• Help library users check out books
• Keep a budget to repair, replace or get new reading materials
• Oversee a team of assistant librarians and library aids
• Delegate tasks among staff to maintain a productive work environment
• Catalog new inventory and update the database accordingly
• Research new reading trends and popular genres to add to the library
• Order new inventory from book supply companies
• Perform other administrative and financial duties related to Maxbridge as assigned by the Admin and Finance Coordinator.

Vacancy Announcement No.: Maxbridge-2021-08

Period of work: Contract on four months basis

Responsible to Administrative & Finance coordinator

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• At least college diploma
• At least 1 year of experience on related field
• Advanced proficiency in managing documents, spread sheets, and databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Proficiency in English, Amharic and Oromiffa languages is desired  

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send their CV'S through [email protected]

Note: Use " Librarian " as the subject line of your email !