Assistant Curator

Position Summary The Assistant Curator supports curated book list development, librarian engagement, metadata management, publisher coordination, and supports digital/library software initiatives within the Library Vertical. Key Responsibilities · Align curated book lists with consultant recommendations and school requirements in coordination with the Consultant & Assistant Manager for functional operations · Communicate with school librarians to understand reading levels, age appropriateness, gaps, and collection needs (engage at least once per fortnight). · Ensure age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned, and genre-balanced curated lists with Assistant Manager. · Coordinate with publishers for availability, pricing, editions, and substitution options · Recommend alternative titles with logical reasoning when primary options are unavailable · Maintain highly accurate metadata including ISBN, price, publisher, category, and reading level. · Prepare accurate quotations with correct pricing and terms in coordination with Assistant Manager · Support library software demos and onboarding at schools. · Provide structured feedback to Consultant and Manager on curation trends, school expectations, and market patterns. · Collect librarian feedback post-delivery for defined percentage of completed orders. Qualifications · Graduate degree in Literature, Education, Library Science, or related field (Postgraduate preferred). · 1–4 years of experience in curation, publishing, editorial work, or school library operations. · Knowledge of children’s literature, genres, reading levels, and age-appropriate selections. · Experience collaborating with librarians or academic coordinators. · Strong attention to detail in documentation and metadata management. · Competency in Excel, quotation preparation, and digital library tools. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹350,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year Benefits: • Health insurance • Provident Fund Application Question(s): • Which tools/software have you used (Excel / Library software Experience: • school libraries, publishing, editorial work, book curation: 2 years (Required) • ISBN, pricing, publisher coordination, quotation preparation: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person