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Library Assistant
Library assistants maintain, sort, issue and receive
library items such as books, magazines, tapes, films and
associated records.
Library assistants may perform the following tasks:
- sort material according to classification or catalogue
numbers and return to shelves or other storage areas
- issue items from library collections to borrowers and
record identification data and due dates
- check records to compile lists of overdue items
- issue overdue notices to borrowers
- inspect returned items for damage and make minor repairs
where required
- issue identification cards to borrowers
- answer telephone enquiries
- assist librarians and library technicians with
information enquiries
- assist with outreach services such as the provision of a
housebound service
- operate photocopying machines to duplicate material
- maintain the operations of photocopying machines by
clearing simple blockages and replenishing paper supply
- assist in the production of publicity displays and
multimedia kits
- unpack new materials and sort mail
- assist in accessing print and non-print materials
- type catalogue cards and labels, and file appropriately
- perform inter-library loan functions
- search Kinetica, Australia's online cataloguing
database, for records
- input data to local databases.
Library assistants work as part of a team under the
supervision of librarians or library technicians. They may be
required to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Required Skills - Library Assistant
- interested in computers
- a practical, logical approach to work
- good organisational skills
- good communication skills
- able to work under pressure
- good customer service skills
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