Library Assistant (3 months)

TASK

• Reservation requests from children / parents / teachers
• Engage with and support children in the library during lunch and break times
• Keep the resource room tidy and assist teachers in finding resources
• Ensure Library rules and regulations are adhered to by Library users
• Ensure a safe and conducive atmosphere in the Library
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve the Library

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Diploma in Library Science and Information Science

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Very good level of spoken and written English. Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of international cataloguing and classification standards
• Knowledge of cataloguing rules
• Knowledge of an Integrated Library Management System
• Interpersonal skills - ability to interact with children, teachers and parents and with individuals outside GIS
• Organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, deal efficiently with conflicting deadlines, prioritise workloads and execute tasks at short notice
• IT skills: confident in using Google (Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides) as well as Microsoft Office software

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

• Be flexible, punctual and meticulous
• To be able to work independently as well as being a good team player
• Have a forward thinking attitude and be willing to learn.
• Be proactive, working closely and cooperatively under the instruction of the full-time librarians.

The Management reserves the rights to amend or include additional details regarding your job description at any point of time in any form of communication.