Librarian Job Description

Librarian Job Description Template

We are 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, you will have to demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, as a great part of your job will involve interacting with the local community including parents, students, and young children. The ideal candidate should also possess in-depth knowledge of library database systems, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Librarian Responsibilities:

• Collecting and cataloging library resources including books, films, and publications.
• Helping people locate reference and leisure reading materials.
• Maintaining library records and ensuring they are up to date.
• Performing regular audits of the information and inventory on file.
• Educating patrons on how to properly search for information using the library databases.
• Managing budgeting, planning, and employee activities.
• Overseeing the check-out process for books and other resource materials.
• Organizing and hosting book sales, author signings, and other reading events.
• Clarifying the use of library amenities and providing information about library policies.
• Ensuring the library meets the needs of precise groups of its users, including postgraduate students and disabled students.

Librarian Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in a public library.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of library databases.
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal communication skills.