Position Title: Cataloguer

Position Location: BAIUST, Cumilla
Subject Areas: Library

Application Deadline: 28 February 2025

1. BAIUST solicits applications for the post of Cataloguer under the Library Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

  1. Perform cataloging of various library materials in multiple languages and subject fields with precision and accuracy.
  2. Classify documents in accordance with established library standards and guidelines.
  3. Utilize appropriate cataloging and classification frameworks, including Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 2 (AACR2), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Arabic Subject Headings, MARC21, RDA, and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) manuals.
  4. Create and manage item records, assign Cutter numbers, and generate spine labels and barcodes for physical items.
  5. Ensure prompt intellectual and physical access to library materials for users.
  6. Input detailed bibliographic data into the library's online catalog to facilitate user access to books, serials, films, and other materials.
  7. Prepare and maintain accurate bibliographic and item records for monographs, journals, and other resources.
  8. Maintain bibliographic and authority records, performing necessary updates and corrections in the library database.
  9. Collaborate with subject experts to resolve complex cataloging and database-related issues.
  10. Support and guide colleagues in addressing challenging cataloging problems, particularly in areas of language and subject specialization.
  11. Foster positive and cooperative working relationships with library staff and stakeholders.
  12. Categorize and classify diverse library materials, including books, CDs, films, newspapers, and other documents, ensuring adherence to standardized methods.
  13. Organize and prioritize materials for cataloging and classification to meet user needs efficiently. 14. Input and update patron information in the integrated library management system (ILMS). 15. Perform tasks related to preparing new library items, such as sealing, accessioning, attaching labels, due slips, and book pockets.
  14. Undertake any other responsibilities or duties as assigned by library management.

2. Academic Qualification, Experiences and other requirements. The candidate must have following:

a.   Bachelor in any discipline with Diploma/ Masters in Library Science.
b.   Experience candidates will get preference.

3. Salary and Other Benefits: As per the University’s Service Policy (Lecturer - Grade 13, Gross Salary: BDT 19,500/-).

4. Job Nature: Full-time.

5. Application Deadline: 28 February 2025. All applications must be submitted in hard copy, including a CV, photocopies of all relevant certificates, an NOC (for candidates currently employed in other organizations), and two (02) passport-sized photographs. Applications should be sent to the following address:

Registrar,
Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology, Syedpur, Cumilla.

6. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

7. Shortlisted candidates must bring a bank draft of Tk. 500/- in favor of BAIUST Operation (0005-0210033136), BAIUST while attending the recruitment process.

8. Incomplete applications (without the required documents) will not be accepted.

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