Assistant Librarian for Center for Khmer Studies
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Assistant, Educate/Train/Teaching, Library |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 02nd December 2026 |
| Salary : |
$350
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| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : |
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.
CKS seeks qualified Cambodian nationals for the following positions:
- Maintain statistics of library users.
- Assist e-library users and visitors
- Maintain the visitor book.
- Issue member cards for library users.
- Manage books used by library users inside and outside the library, including the children's library.
- Manage all materials and equipment in the library.
- Manage and re-shelve the books in the library at the end of the day.
- Repair books (replace labels and covers as needed)
- Inventory, label, barcode, laminate, and shelve all newly arrived books.
- Manage and inventory all CKS books sold in the library
- Ensure that all the books and newspapers are shelved and stored properly without any supervision.
- Report monthly to the Head Librarian.
- English - Fluent
- Undergraduate Degree
- Cambodian national, preferably a Siem Reap resident;
- University student;
- Experience in library work is encouraged;
- Advanced written and spoken English
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office and internet searching skills);
- Knowledge of Cambodian history, culture, and society is an asset;
- Strong interest in library work;
- 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.
For the full job description and detailed qualifications, please visit: Librarian and Assistant Librarian.
Interested qualified candidates should submit a one-page cover letter and CV (2 pages max) to email address provided in the contact details with “Application for the Post of Librarian” or “Application for the Post of Assistant Librarian” in the subject heading.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. The interview will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Center for Khmer Studies |
| Email : | library@khmerstudies.org |
| Address : | ភូមិវត្តដំណាក់, Wat Damnak, Sala Kamreuk Sangkat, Siem Reap Municipality, Siemreap Province, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://khmerstudies.org/ |
