The National Library of Latvia (hereinafter – NLL)
announces a competition for a vacant position in the
Services Department Main Storage Center
CHIEF LIBRARIAN
(profession code – 2622 02) position
We are looking for a responsible and collaboration-oriented colleague for active work in the book storage facility and reader services.
Main duties of the position:
ensure collection organization and accessibility in accordance with the Main Storage Center (hereinafter – MSC) collection organization principles, maintaining order in the collection, including cataloging publications, assigning location references, organizing and verifying the collection, moving and relocating it;
provide reader services, including fulfilling requests and issuing reserved publications, extending loan periods, providing consultations about MSC collections and NLL services in person, by phone, or by email;
re-catalog MSC publications and add copies, ensuring collection data quality in the Union Catalog;
participate in promoting MSC collections and services to NLL readers and visitors.
Requirements for candidates:
Bachelor's degree or higher education in library science and information science or social/humanities sciences (can be a final year student);
understanding and skills in working with library resources, their systematization principles, and use of search tools;
experience in creating bibliographic records will be considered an advantage;
ability to work with large volumes of information;
knowledge of the state language at the highest level;
knowledge of foreign languages at least at B2 level (job duties include work with publications in foreign languages);
excellent collaboration and communication skills.
We offer:
interesting and dynamic work in one of the largest and most creative cultural institutions in Latvia, offering an environment for education, development, and recreation;
stable salary (1000 - 1120 EUR before tax), social security guarantees;
health insurance after the probation period ends;
flexible working hours – shift work (working hours – NLL hours for visitors, including Saturdays);
paid additional leave for good work;
training, professional development, and career growth opportunities;
extensive access to NLL resources and books;
opportunity to attend various cultural events and activities at the Light Palace;
friendly and professional work team.
Documents to submit:
motivation letter;
CV (preferably in Europass CV standard format).
Candidates should apply by October 9, 2026, sending the required documents to the email address: [email protected] with the note "Chief Librarian".
Based on Article 6, paragraph 1, point (f) of the General Data Protection Regulation, the National Library of Latvia informs that it is a data controller and within the scope of the personnel selection process, personal data submitted by candidates will be processed to ensure the conduct of the above-mentioned competition.