Library Assistant - 0.4 (Thursday and Fridays)

Selection Criteria

SC1  Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5  Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

The Library Assistant provides support to the Teacher Librarian and library technicians in various library operations.  The Library Assistant is required to ensure a welcoming and safe environment within the library space, to work towards supporting staff and students and to promote both library services and a love of reading. 

The Library Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Teacher Librarian, but will exercise increasing autonomy in prioritising and completing tasks. The Library Assistant will follow processes and procedures as outlined in the Library Operations Guide and Collection Development Policy. 

Responsibilities

• Sort, arrange, file and catalogue incoming/outgoing material according to type and appropriate categories.
• Prepare descriptive lists of material and undertake accessioning procedures, box, label, shelve material and maintain dail…