Deskripsi Pekerjaan
The Jakarta Post, Indonesia's leading English-language daily, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Library Assistant Intern to join its team in Central Jakarta. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in newspaper archiving, document management, and library operations within a dynamic media environment.
As a Library Assistant Intern, you will play a key role in organizing, maintaining, and preserving the company's extensive collection of documents, records, and resources. You will work closely with the library team to ensure efficient access to information and support the daily operations of the library.
This position is ideal for students or recent graduates in Library Science, Information Management, or related fields who are looking to build a career in archiving or information services. You will develop practical skills in cataloging, filing, digitization, and database management while working with a reputable media organization.
If you have a passion for information organization and want to contribute to preserving the history of journalism in Indonesia, we encourage you to apply.
Tanggung Jawab
- Organize and maintain physical and digital library collections, including books, newspapers, periodicals, and archives.
- Assist with the cataloging and indexing of new materials using library management systems.
- Support the digitization of historical documents and newspapers to ensure long-term preservation.
- Respond to internal requests for documents and provide timely access to resources.
- Maintain accurate records of borrowed and returned materials, and manage inventory as needed.
- Help in weeding and updating outdated resources to keep the collection relevant.
- Assist library visitors with locating materials and using library tools.
- Perform general office and clerical duties to support the library team as required.
Kualifikasi
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Library Science, Information Management, Archives Management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with library cataloging standards and basic database management.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English (Indonesian is a plus).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn new software quickly.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Previous internship or volunteer experience in a library or archive setting is an advantage.
- Passionate about information preservation and eager to develop professional skills in a media library.