Librarian (Cataloging)

Posted date 5th January, 2026 Last date to apply 16th January, 2026
Country Pakistan Locations Islamabad
Category Librarians & Library Management
Type Full Time Position 1
Experience 3 years

U.S. Mission Pakistan is seeking applications from qualified individuals for Librarian (Cataloging) position in U.S. Embassy, Islamabad.

Basic Function of Position: The incumbent of this position will serve as bibliographic control experts for the region: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. The work performed by the incumbent is crucial to the international scholarly and academic community. The Library of Congress (LOC) Islamabad office is one of the world's primary providers of bibliographic metadata for publications from the countries it covers. The incumbent prepares original bibliographic records for books, serials and non-book materials like CD’s, DVD’s, maps, etc. according to Resource Description and Access (RDA) standards. The incumbent catalogs these materials for the Library of Congress and other American libraries in one or more of the following languages such as: Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Punjabi, Pushto, Gujarati, Sindhi, Balochi, Brahui, Siraiki, Kashmiri and English. These records are made available to libraries and information centers worldwide. As a cataloging expert the incumbent performs independent whole book cataloging in accordance with the highly complex and technical standards and rules established by LOC/Washington. The incumbent creates/updates authority records according to RDA; makes new proposals for LOC subject headings and classification scheme. The incumbent summarizes the subject of the work in concise and accurate annotations in English for non-English language materials. Incumbent works in an online environment, creating bibliographic and name authority records in the official Library of Congress database and in the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) database.

Qualification Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in library work or book publisher/distributor environment is required.

EDUCATION: Completion of University degree (16 years of education) in Library and Information Science, or social sciences or humanities is required.

Job Knowledge: The incumbent must have knowledge of library operations, particularly technical processing of various formats of library materials, is essential.

LANGUAGE: Fluent Speaking/Reading/Writing in Urdu and Good working knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing in English and Persian are required. English and Persian Language skills may be tested.

Skills And Abilities: Must have the ability to manage own time for better productivity through efficient cataloging practices; ability to do exact detailed work on a continuing basis. Must be computer literate. Skills and abilities may be tested.

All applications must be submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) to be considered. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Pakistan and to apply online, please visit this page Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) . For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://pk.usembassy.gov/jobs).

Required Documents:

All applicants must upload/attach below supporting documents. Application without required documents will not be considered.

• Educational Documents: Include academic certificates (Matric, Intermediate & Bachelors, or University degree certificate)/transcript/diploma/Vocational training certificates/detailed mark sheet/school leaving certificate and/or any other related document.

Interested applicants with foreign education are required to provide an equivalency certificate from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan at the time of application.

• Experience Documents: Include professional and job-related experience certificates/letters of all previous and current work experiences or any other proof (e.g., last drawn salary slip/appointment letter etc.) of current employment.
• Proof of Citizenship: Include a computerized National Identity Card (CNIC/NICOP), Passport, Domicile, Birth Certificate, or other identity documents issued by the Government of Pakistan.
• Work/Residency Permit: Required, in-case you are not the citizen of host country.
• DD-214 - This document is only required from applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran. These applicants must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Eligible Family Member Applicants:
  • Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  
  • Passport copy
  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)

U.S. Mission Pakistan will not bear any travel expenses for testing, interviews, pre-employment clearances (if selected) or relocation for joining.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://pk.usembassy.gov/jobs/).

Apply By:

ERA application