Library Management Intern (Bakhtar University)

About Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

The Library Management Intern will assist the library staff in supporting daily operations, cataloging, user services, and digital resource management. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in library systems, resource organization, and user engagement within an academic or public library setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

 Assist with cataloging, shelving, and organizing physical and digital library materials.

 Support the circulation desk: checking in/out books, handling reservations, and managing overdue notices.

 Help maintain accurate records in the library management system (LMS).

 Assist users in locating resources, using search tools, and accessing digital databases.

 Participate in inventory checks and collection audits.

 Help prepare materials for workshops, reading programs, or educational events.

 Support library marketing initiatives, including displays, posters, or social media content.

 Assist with basic maintenance of computers, printers, and media equipment.

 Respond to general inquiries and provide support to library users.

Learning Outcomes:

 Gain hands-on experience in library operations and services.

 Develop familiarity with library software, classification systems, and digital tools.

 Build user service and information management skills applicable to academic or public libraries.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Recently graduated from Library Science, Information Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• No experience is required

Skills:

• Familiarity with library cataloging systems (e.g., MARC, Dewey Decimal, Koha, or other LMS platforms).
• Basic organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable with basic IT tools and online research databases.

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:

https://jobs.af/jobs/library-management-intern-bakhtar-university

The closing date for accepting applications is 25 June 2025

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test/interview.

Note: The written test/interview will be on rolling basis due to the urgent need of the position the written test/ interview may take place before the closing date of the post/s.

Functional Area

Internships

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Kabul

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