Librarian
Voices of Women Media aims to build feminist leadership and effect changes in society’s treatment of girls & women in order to create a just world without discrimination. VOW Media wants to contribute to a world where everyone enjoys their basic rights and live with dignity, equality, and justice. We are a non-profit organization that is committed to offering access and opportunities to media technology and different forms of art, so that girls & women can voice their own lives – in order to raise hidden and silenced issues in our communities. Our work focuses specifically on access to media, arts and technology for girls and women. We also run various campaigns which plays a role in contributing to cultural & social change in our communities. Telling one’s own story—claiming one’s voice—changes a person and a community in ways that support larger social change by building agency as well as both individual and collective power.
Details / requirements:
Voices of Women Media (VOW Media) is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic librarian who will lead Junkiri: the feminist library, an initiative of VOW Media. The librarian will be responsible for an effective and efficient management of library resources and services to support information access, literacy, and feminist learning. The role involves not only cataloguing, organizing, and assisting users in locating and utilizing resources but also organizing workshops, programs and holding feminist events throughout the year.
Main tasks as a Librarian
- Manage day-to-day operations and maintain an organized, accessible library.
- Catalog, classify, and maintain library materials using library management systems.
- Aid visitors in locating and using resources effectively.
- Plan and conduct multiple workshops, programs and promote various activities.
- Curate and purchase books based on reader needs and organizational priorities.
- Upkeep the Junkiri social media channels regularly.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for library usage and activities.
- Emulate feminist values in practice during interaction with visitors.
- Promote reading and upkeep feminist social norms specially while working with children and young adults.
- Updated with the current library science and technologies.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in library science, or related fields.
- Minimum of 2 or 3 years of experience in library services or a similar role.
- Knowledge in library management software and digital cataloging tools.
- Strong communication, organizational, and service skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- A feminist and an activist with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must be a sensitive, people person as you will be interacting with people all day.
- Passion for literacy, learning, and public service.
- Understanding of child pedagogy, experiential learning, critical thinking a plus.
Qualified and Interested Nepali individuals are requested to submit their CV, cover letter and any relevant certifications by 15th May 2025 in the following address admin@voicesofwomenmedia.org
Only selected candidates will be contacted for further procedures. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. VOW Media reserves all rights for the recruitment.
Overview
Category | Development and Project, Library Science |
Openings | 1 |
Position Type | Full Time |
Position Level | Mid Level |
Experience | 2+ years |
Education | B. Lib. (Library Science), Bachelor's degree in a related field |
Posted Date | 02 May, 2025 |
Apply Before | 15 May, 2025 |
City | Kathmandu |