The Library Assistant will be part of a dynamic Library Team. The position is primarily responsible for providing assistance to the School Librarian, as well as maintaining a close working relationship with BSD teachers, students and other ISG Library staff and assisting with programs and events.
Position Duties
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The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
Utilise and maintain/update the Destiny Platform.
Manage circulation responsibilities as needed.
Catalogue library books and resources following library policies, and order, manage, and maintain library supplies.
Shelve returned books on a daily basis as well as as keeping shelves straight and orderly.
Maintain library inventory of assets and equipment.
Run circulation reports and send electronic overdue notices to all patrons on a monthly basis.
Manage account clearance and enrollment documentation for withdrawing students and graduating students.
Manage and maintain all matters pertaining to patrons' accounts, communication, and follow-up with overdue books.
Repair damaged library books and resources following professional guidelines and instruction.
Coordinate class scheduling with librarians and prepare library bags and shelf markers for classes.
Collaborate with the librarian to design and create eye-catching, interest-generating book displays to encourage reading across all schools.
Take photos to document activities that occur in the library for social media sites, display tv or bulletin board.
Help support all reading promotion and activities that occur in the library.
Run regular reports necessary for maintaining the library collection and share with librarians.
Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of ISG District and library organisation policies, practices and procedures.
Coordinate/plan events for the school.
Sign the staff's Exit Form for leaving staff when the librarian is unavailable.
Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities among students.
Perform other duties as assigned by the librarian, Head of School or Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
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The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
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The ideal candidate will have:
Experience:
Some experience working in a library or other customer service setting preferred.
Prior experience working with students.
Experience with Google Workspace/Microsoft Office.
Skills:
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students and colleagues.
Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Demonstrate attention to detail and proficiency with order and organisation.
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