Saturday, February 16, 2013

Library Assistant


Library Assistant





Salary: £8.00/£9.00 Location: London
Type: Full Time  Postal/Zip Code: SW 14
Employer:
M. ARIA RECRUITMENT LTD
Posted:
16 February 2013
Ref:
M.Aria
Location:
Greater London
Industry:
Charities , Education
Function:
Administration
Level:
Graduate

Type of appointment and contract: 3 month contract full time

Reports to: Librarian
  JOB SUMMARY:
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Library Assistant to join the trust of this Royal Educational establishment based in central London. You will be responsible for serials management and circulation, document delivery and Library membership
 Duties and responsibilities
 1. Maintain serials records, including creating bibliographic records, on the library management system.  Carry out serial check-in, circulation and claims advising on any problems with subscriptions. Prepare serials for binding.
 2. Provide document delivery services, including photocopying and interlending, subject to the constraints of UK legislation, relating to copyright of both print and electronic materials.
3. Maintain the records of Library members on all relevant databases including sending out renewal reminder letters.
 4. Cover the public counter on a rota basis.
5. Undertake enquiry work including assisting users with the use of electronic resources.
 6. Collate statistical information on the use of services.
 7. Ensure that financial records are maintained accurately for all service transactions, using Sage systems.
8. Work on special projects and library fundraising activities when required eg. AHIS Authors evening, Congresses and other promotional events
 9. Undertake relevant training  e.g. on the  Library management system, ThankQ and Sage and other development activities and keep up to date with developments affecting the college Trust Library
10. Any other duties commensurate with the objectives of the post
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
Essential:
  •      Relevant experience working in a library or customer service environment
  • ·    Excellent communication skills
  • ·    Experience of team working
  • ·    IT skills (MS Office, Email, Internet)
  • ·    Attention to detail
  • ·    Basic numeracy skills
 Desirable:
  • Knowledge of systems and databases currently in use (ThankQ, Sage, Sirsi Dynix library management system)
  • Interest in veterinary world and/or animal health
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February 2013

2 comments:

  1. I has all criteria and experienced in library management system. please contact at 082344231799.
    I'm Aqualino Posumah. I leave in Manado (Indonesia).

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  2. I,m Librarian from Catholic University of Manado, but I was resign on december 2012. my experience for worker in library, since 1997. almost 8th years i work there ( Catholic University)..

    Sincerely

    Aqualino

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