Librarian
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Library, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $450 Negotiable
CKS seeks a qualified Cambodian national for the post of Librarian at its headquarters at Wat Damnak in Siem Reap.
Duty station: CKS Library, Siem Reap
Application deadline: Until the position is filled
Duration: Full-time with a one-year contract (with the possibility of extension)
Salary: Up to 450$
Report to: Head Librarian
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Cataloging and data entry into the CKS library management system, Koha
- Updating the book wish list
- Acquiring new books (online and offline)
- Expanding the photocopy collection
- Providing assistance (in-person and virtually) to library users as requested
- Coordinating library events, including the CKS book fair, contests, talks, workshops, and library training
- Promoting the CKS library and its mission
- Assisting with the library’s annual book inventory
- Initiating, developing, and coordinating programming for the Children’s Library and other activities
- Helping to supervise the Assistant Librarian
- Working closely with the Head Librarian to maintain and expand partnerships with other libraries, as well as local and international partners
- Producing monthly reports for the Head Librarian
- Updating the Library database on a monthly basis
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Management or Information Science is preferred
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Cambodian citizen; senior-year undergrad or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management or Information Science
- Some work experience related to libraries or working in the education sector or NGOs would be an asset
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, Databases)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- The ability to coordinate events and workshops, including book fairs, training sessions, and community engagement activities
- Knowledge of Cambodian history, culture, and society is a plus
Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to assist library users effectively, both in-person and virtually.
- Strong organizational skills
- Familiarity with higher education institutions is an asset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving library needs and responsibilities.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and resourceful library environment.
Assistant Librarian
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Library, Assistant, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $350 Negotiable
CKS seeks a qualified candidate for the post of Assistant Librarian at its headquarters in Siem Reap. Applicants must be Cambodian nationals. The Assistant Librarian will report to the Librarian and Head Librarian.
Duty station: CKS Library, Siem Reap
Application deadline: Until the position is filled.
Duration: Full-time
Salary: Up to 350$
Report to: Librarian and Head Librarian
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain statistics of library users.
- Assist e-library users and visitors
- Maintain the visitor book.
- Issue member cards for library users.
- Manage books used by library users inside and outside the library, including the children's library.
- Manage all materials and equipment in the library.
- Manage and re-shelve the books in the library at the end of the day.
- Repair books (replace labels and covers as needed)
- Inventory, label, barcode, laminate, and shelve all newly arrived books.
- Manage and inventory all CKS books sold in the library
- Ensure that all the books and newspapers are shelved and stored properly without any supervision.
- Report monthly to the Head Librarian.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Cambodian national, preferably a Siem Reap resident;
- University student;
- Experience in library work is encouraged;
- Advanced written and spoken English
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office and internet searching skills);
- Knowledge of Cambodian history, culture, and society is an asset;
Soft Skills
- Strong interest in library work;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving library needs and responsibilities.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and resourceful library environment.
