Librarian - Electronic Resources - Library

Job Description

Incumbent will be responsible for handling the Library's growing electronic resources, support in cataloging and activation of the help desk.

Responsibilities:

Identify, evaluate and suggest appropriate library resources available through web-based platforms.

Arrange trial periods for specific web-based products and evaluate their usefulness.

Subscription/renewal of print and electronic resources.

Conduct information literacy sessions of the faculty, student and staff. Brief visitors about the library.

Organization and representation of electronic resources in the library catalog and web pages.

Assist in developing LUMS indigenous resources and web application.

Promote the use of print journals and electronic resources and maintain use statistics.

Coordinate with Higher Education Commission in acquiring access to various online databases.

Report generation through SCOPUS, Web of Science and other similar databases with different publication styles of referencing.

Operate help desks and provide reference and research support.

Any other duty assigned by the Head of the Library.

Skills:

Advanced MS excel skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Customs, tariffs, transportation rules and regulations

Database Management

Good English language skills

Information Technology

Library (Technical)

Planning

Problem Solving

Behavior:

Accountable

Committed

Creative

Diplomatic

Customer oriented

Hard Working

Proactive

Supportive

Team Player

Work Schedule:

Business hours often extend into the evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of current workloads and event schedules.