Job Opportunities

Librarian

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the acquisitions of library resources.
• Be responsible for the classification and cataloguing functions for all library resources.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of bibliographic and authority records in the online catalogue.
• Update holdings data to reflect materials addition, transfer, and withdrawal.
• Keep monthly records of title additions and deletion.
• Account for gifts the library receives.
• Perform service desk duties.

Other duties

• Perform additional duties essential to the achievement of effective library operation.
• Perform other relevant tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• A degree in library science, library and information science, information studies, or other related fields.
• Prior experience in library technical services preferred.
• Knowledge of automated library systems, library cataloguing standards and frameworks, and current trends and best practices in cataloguing.
• Ability to:
• Keep current documentation on acquisitions and cataloguing procedures;
• Perform original and copy cataloguing of library materials in English and Thai;
• Perform duties with little or no direction;
• Work both independently and in a team.
• Interpersonal sensitivity sufficient to recognise the special needs and concerns of library users.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including but not limited to:
• Lift and carry library materials;
• Push a loaded book cart;
• Reach shelves up to 185cm high and at the floor;
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard library and office equipment;
• Visual acuity sufficient to read a computer screen or typewritten page.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Thai.

The Librarian will report to the Managing Director of The Siam Society. Please send your full resume in English along with a cover letter and a recent photograph to kanitha@thesiamsociety.org