medway-library-assistant-role-description-updated-september-2016

Library Assistant Role Description The Library Assistant contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the Medway & Rennie Libraries by providing clerical and library assistance to the Junior School Teacher Librarian and the Head of Library Services. This role requires a highly organised, selfmotivated, competent individual who clearly displays excellent interpersonal skills and a strong administrative skillset.

This is a 12 month 4 day a week position during Term time only. The role will commence in from mid-November, 2016 - negotiable. Hours will be 08:00am – 4:00pm from Tuesday to Friday.

Reporting Relationship The Library Assistant is ultimately responsible to the Principal in all aspects of the position and reports directly to the Teacher Librarian and Head of Library and Information Services.

Duties and Responsibilities -

To support the efficient operation of the libraries by providing clerical support to the Junior School Teacher Librarian and the Head of Library Services To work as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible To maintain the Junior School library database To manage the ordering of resources

General Duties - Shelve resources and reshelve misplaced resources - Assist staff and students to access print, digital and electronic resources, material and facilities - Monitor and report faulty equipment - Assist with setting up and shutting down of equipment - Repair library resources - Assist with annual stocktake in both libraries Para-professional - Assist the Junior School Teacher Librarian and Head of Library Services in preparation of library materials, such as photocopying, mail collection and distribution - Assist in the preparation of library displays - Prepare and maintain the volunteer parent roster - Provide basic assistance to students and staff when the Teacher Librarian is teaching or unavailable - Assist small groups of students under the guidance of the Junior School Teacher Librarian and Head of Library Services - Assistance in organising library events such as Book Week, Author Visits, Premier’s Reading Challenge

Processing - Process new resources for circulation - Accession new resources using online cataloguing systems - Collate purchase requests and send to the Business Office for processing - Receive purchases, check invoices and acquire authorisation from the Teacher Librarian Circulation - Issue and return loans - Run and distribute overdue notices/reports - Receive and action initial information requests from staff and students Experience and Expertise    

A successful and proven record as an library assistant in a educational library setting Demonstrated ability to support the administration of a school library Experience of Access-It Library Management System (desirable) High level of accuracy and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines

Qualifications    

Certificate IV Library and Information and Cultural Services (CUL40111) OR Certificate III Information and Cultural Services (CUL30111) OR Diploma of Library & Information Services (CUL 50111/BSB52115) Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Personal Attributes       

Infectious passion for reading, literature and technology in education Excellent communication skills Engenders mutual respect with students, staff and parents Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes for the school A collaborative, team player balanced with the ability to be decisive and directional where situations demand Highly motivated individual with a strong ‘can do’ attitude Dedicated to creating opportunities for the use of library resources and facilities

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 20th September at 5pm.

PLEASE NOTE THAT QUEENWOOD ONLY ACCEPTS ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS Applications should include:       

Your WWCC number as per new regulations as at 15th June 2013 Application for Employment - see Queenwood website Employment page: http://www.queenwood.nsw.edu.au/about-queenwood/employment/ Resume & cover letter addressing the criteria / position requirements Your email address Names and phone numbers of three confidential referees Applications that are not accompanied by the Queenwood Application for Employment form will not be considered.

Applications to be emailed to: Assistant.to.DoC@queenwood.nsw.edu.au