Library Assistant
Library assistants maintain, sort, issue and receive library items such as books, magazines, CDs, films and associated records.
Library assistants may perform the following tasks:
- sort material according to classification or catalogue numbers and return to shelves or other storage areas
- issue items from library collections to borrowers and record identification data and due dates
- check records to compile lists of overdue items
- issue overdue notices to borrowers
- inspect returned items for damage and make minor repairs where required
- issue identification cards to borrowers
- answer telephone enquiries
- assist librarians and library technicians with information enquiries
- assist with outreach services such as a home library service for people who are not able to visit the library due to illness or disability
- operate photocopying machines to duplicate material
- maintain the operations of photocopying machines by clearing simple blockages and replenishing paper supply
- assist in the production of publicity displays and multimedia kits
- unpack new materials and sort mail
- assist customers in finding print and non-print materials
- type catalogue cards and labels and file appropriately
- perform inter-library loan functions
- search Kinetica, Australia's online cataloguing database, for records
- input data to local databases.
Library assistants work as part of a team under the supervision of librarians or library technicians. They may be required to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Personal Requirements:
- interested in computers
- a practical, logical approach to work
- good organisational skills
- good communication skills
- able to work under pressure
- good customer service skills.
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