Library Assistant

STADIO Higher Education is looking for a Library Assistant

Purpose:
The Library Assistant is responsible for providing efficient library and administrative support services, ensuring the effective management of library resources, and delivering excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors. The role contributes to creating an accessible, organised, and supportive learning environment that promotes academic success and lifelong learning.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform circulation duties e.g. lending services and other related duties.
• Assist with library material processing for circulation.
• Assist with stock-taking.
• Provide basic reference and research assistance to students.
• Assist students with technology e.g. computer use when necessary.
• Assist users in locating items on my STADIO library catalogue and on shelves for patrons.
• Assist with library exhibitions/displays, special events and open days.
• Enforce library rules and ensure users comply with the rules.
• Ad hoc tasks, such as, but not limited to, shelving & repairing of books, shelf reading.
• Actively living the STADIO values.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students, addressing their concerns and queries promptly.

Skills and competencies

• Good understanding of knowledge and information literacy.
• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, time management, and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of Library and Information Services would be an advantage.
• Efficient level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with change.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or equivalent qualification, preferably in library and information services.
• Two years’ work experience, in a tertiary education environment would be an advantage.
• Experience in digital productivity software (Microsoft Suite).

Posted on 01 Oct 09:08, Closing date 15 Oct