Library Assistant

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science; 
• Diploma in Library and Information Science with 6 years’ experience; 
• Experience with integrated library systems (ILS) or library management systems (LMS); 
• Experience with statistical or information management software may also be advantageous 
• Familiarity with the LC Classification Scheme; 
• Library Experience: MUST have at least 3 years’ experience working in a University library; 
• Must be a member of a relevant Professional Body 
• Must be computer literate. 
• Proficiency in cataloging standards (e.g., MARC), metadata schemas and library protocols (e.g., Z39.50); 

Job Responsibilities

• Assist students, Faculty, staff and administrators in accessing reliable, accurate information through a variety of avenues 
• Assist users on the use of catalogues and retrieval of information from the library collection 
• Deal with problem or disruptive patrons, or refer them to the Administration 
• Ensure implementation of library policies 
• Ensuring book shelves are tidy; 
• Generate reports on a monthly basis; 
• Issuing library information materials to and receiving returned library information materials from the library patrons; 
• Maintain library equipment in proper working order; 
• Maintain records of new and used items received, issued, stored and returned, and file according to library system; 
• Open and close library following normal business hours; 
• Participate in Community Service; 
• Process new materials for circulation (Prepare new accessions, classify, catalog, book covering, barcodes, RFID tags, labeling, etc.) 
• Provide information literacy instruction designed to support self-directed, self-sufficient learning in a variety of settings and in a variety of instructional modalities; 
• Secure library equipment; 
• Set up new accounts for patrons; 
• Sort publications, books and other literary items and return them to their proper shelves and storage areas; 
• To perform any other assignment by your Supervisor from time to time. 
• Undertake minor book repairs 
• Weed or deselect outdated or damaged materials 
• Work on shift whenever need arises 
• Ensuring library seats are well arranged in their proper reading desks/tables;