Library Assistant

Job Title:                    Library Assistant

Department:              Library

Reports To:                Librarian

Directly Supervises:             Nil

Date:                           June, 2015

Position Type:           Full-time

Purpose of Position:             To provide administrative support and ensure efficient delivery of world class library service to users.

                                   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:

·         Provide reference and information services to library clientele by answering questions, retrieving materials, assisting in referencing and basic bibliographic searches

·         Prepares and circulate list of new arrivals

·         Prepare & paste spine labels on new/repaired/worn out materials

·         Shelf/re-shelf new/consulted books & Journals

·         Files loose leaf services, advance sheets, periodicals & supplements in appropriate binders. Removes appropriate materials & arrange disposition in line with Library policy

·         Maintain and operates library equipment & systems, including computer, printers, copy machines, scanners, fax & others to improve and retrieve library specific information

·         Maintain and updates card catalogues using standard library guidelines & systems both manual & automated.

·         Maintain circulation records, checks materials in and out of library & maintain library operational files.

·         Compile newspapers/journals for binding

·         Enforce silence in the reading area of the library

·         Generate & send out Reminders/Overdue/Return notices to concerned library users

·         Take physical inventory of library materials and compile relevant statistics for management report

·         Any other duty specific or adhoc to be assigned by line manager from time to time

 

 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

o   Feedback on Customers satisfaction

o   Inventory of library stock carried out annually

o   Newspapers binding carried out at least twice annually

o   Scheduled shelf reading concluded before 9.00 am

 

 

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

o   Planning skills

o   Good interpersonal skills

o   Excellent time management and multi-tasking sills

o   Good oral and written communication skills

o   Working knowledge of MS office

o   Excellent customer services skills

o   Records management skills

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum of OND in Library Science or related discipline

 

EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years’ experience in an academic environment or library.

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

Friday, October 23, 2015

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to: careers@lbs.edu.ng