Library Assistant
Full Time, Ongoing
Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers
an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals
including university programs, language training, workforce education and
student recruitment.
We now offer not only the foundation and Diploma programs, but
Edith Cowan University Degree’s as well.
The Library Assistant Assist with the delivery of a library and
information service to AUSI students and staff members by providing technical
support, controlling the journal collection, assisting with provision of media
services and coordinating the circulation process.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates
circulation process at the circulation counter.
- Assist
the management of the collection
- Locate
relevant documents and publications required for library’s collection
- Provide
support to ensure all library equipment is well maintained.
- Maintain
statistical records related to circulation desk.
- Prepare
periodic overdue lists and double check records and shelves before overdue
notices are sent.
- Accession
new materials (books, journals, CD-ROMs, etc) as received; and catalog or
classify using prescribed scheme.
- Assist
patrons in locating books and publications where necessary.
- Assist
with production of promotional materials.
- Assist
with current awareness by creating basic bibliographical records
- Answer
inquiries of nonprofessional nature on telephone and in person and refer
persons requiring professional assistance to Librarian.
- May
conduct library user orientation sessions and library tours.
Essential Qualification
- Diploma
in Information Science, Information or Library studies or equivalent.
- Competency
with Integrated Library Software for basic library operations.
- Minimum
of two (2) years working experience preferably in a busy academic library.
- Good
communication (oral and interpersonal) and presentation skill.
- Proven
ability as a team player and ability to work effectively and responsibly
without supervision.
- Flexible
and positive attitude to work (e.g., in hours and content), including a
willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment
activities.
- Ability
to work on own initiative and to take responsibility as well as Commitment
to self-development to enhance skills and abilities.
Enquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume,
should be sent to Beatrice Amollo, Head of Library & Resources,
beatrice@ausied.com.
Applications close on 12 April 2013.