About the role The Buddhist Library is seeking a Librarian or Library Graduate to join our small, dedicated team. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a specialist not-for-profit library that has been serving practitioners, students, researchers, and the wider community for over 30 years.

The Buddhist

Library holds one of Australia's most significant specialist collections of Buddhist and meditation resources, including books, journals, audio-visual materials, and contemporary publications representing a wide range of Buddhist traditions and perspectives. Working approximately 15 hours per week, you will play an important role in ensuring our collection remains accessible, well managed, and responsive to the needs of our community.

Key responsibilities

- Welcoming and assisting library members and visitors
- Managing loans, returns, memberships, and general enquiries
- Maintaining and developing the library collection
- Assisting with cataloguing, metadata management, and collection development
- Assisting with collection assessment and acquisitions to support community needs and interests
- Working with volunteers and supporting day-to-day library operations
- Using Koha and Google Workspace to manage library services and records




- Contributing ideas to help improve services and strengthen the collection
- Assisting with events and guest speaker programs on occasion

About you

- Holds a qualification in Library and Information Studies (or is nearing completion)
- Enjoys working with people and providing excellent patron service
- Has strong digital literacy skills and confidence using Google Workspace
- Has experience with, or is willing to learn, Koha library management software
- Is organised, reliable, and attentive to detail
- Can work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
- An interest in Buddhism, meditation, or contemplative traditions
- Experience with cataloguing, metadata, or collection development
- Experience in a public, academic, or special library setting
- Experience working with volunteers, members, or community organisations

About us The Buddhist Library is a specialist not-for-profit library that has been serving practitioners, students, researchers, and the wider community for over 30 years. The Buddhist Library is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and levels of familiarity with Buddhist teachings.

📌 Librarian (Glebe)
🏢 The Buddhist Library and Meditation Centre
📍 Glebe