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Librarian

with Center for Khmer Studies
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BTDC-ID: 35511
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Librarian

Announcement Description

The mission of the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) is to support research and teaching in the social sciences, arts, and humanities related to Cambodia and the Mekong region. Founded in 1999, CKS aims to foster greater understanding of Cambodia and the Mekong region through its international fellowship programs for students and scholars; workshops; conferences; research programs, and libraries. Operating from both Siem Reap (Headquarters) and its Phnom Penh Office, CKS maintains numerous partnerships with local and international organizations and universities.

Since opening in 2001, the CKS Library has become the largest academic library in Cambodia outside of the capital with a collection of over 27,000 titles on Southeast Asia in the humanities, arts and social sciences. Besides the library’s physical resources, CKS has been working on expanding the library’s digital resources on its online catalog, which is accessible to the public from anywhere. In addition, the CKS library also works to promote reading in Cambodia by organizing and attending educational events and coordinating workshops for Cambodian librarians. The Librarian will work closely with our Head Librarian to contribute to this mission.

Announcement Positions

Librarian

  • Career Category: Library
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Siemreap Province
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Location: CKS Library, Siem Reap

Duration: Full time with one year contract (with the possibility of extension)

Reporting to: Head Librarian

Salary: Competitive salary based on qualifications

CKS seeks a qualified Cambodian national for the post of Librarian at its headquarters at Wat Damnak in Siem Reap.

Expectations - 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
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Required Qualifications
  • Cambodian citizen
  • Senior year undergrad or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management or Information Science
  • Some working 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
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • The ability to assist library users effectively, both in-person and virtually.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • 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
  • Familiarity with higher education institutions is an asset
  • Additional Requirements
  • 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.
 

How to Apply

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. The interview will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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