To assist the Library and Information Services Adviser in the day to day library operation enabling them to run the library operations in an effective manner according to the standards required by the British Council.

Details

Location Karachi
Salary Depends on the shift
Duration 12 months contract of service
Closing date Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Role overview

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:

  • Helping customers with general inquiries such as self-help, reservations etc.
  • Booking of lending equipment (iPad etc.)
  • Assisting in the management of events as per the event calendar
  • Assisting in the general operations of the library such as  stock handling and disposal,    back office general administration, shelving etc

OTHER IMPORTANT FEATURES AND REQUIREMENTS OF JOB 
Regular evening or weekend working where the programme requires.

The operational hours of the library will be 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday.

The Library & Information Assistant will be assigned to either weekday or weekend shift.  Details as follows: 

Shift 1

Shift 2

Working Days: Tuesday – Friday

Working Days: Saturday – Sunday

Working Hours: 22 hours a week 

  1. Morning Shift (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) inclusive of a 30-minute break
  2. Evening Shift (2:30 – 8:30 p.m.) inclusive of a 30-minute break 

Working Hours: 11 hours a week 

  1. Morning Shift (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) inclusive of a 30-minute break
  2. Evening Shift (2:30 – 8:30 p.m.) inclusive of a 30-minute break

 The shift roster will normally be determined on a monthly basis but this could be subject to change in response to any operational needs as determined by the Head of Libraries and you may be required to adjust your hours.

 If you are required to undertake an additional day of work you will be compensated at your standard hourly rate of pay.

Transport Allowance: PKR 200/- day.  Applicable only for days worked on the evening shift.

Fee: PKR 24,200/-

Fee: PKR 12,100/-

How to apply

Please email your CV with a cover letter to applications@britishcouncil.org.pk. When emailing your CV and cover letter, please mention the post name (Library & Information Assistant) in the subject line.
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