Job Description
Position: 12 Month Contract/Fulltime time Library Assistant will include evening and occasional Saturday Work
Reporting to: Deputy Librarian
Job Code: NCI 1056
Purpose of Position To assist in the provision and promotion of an effective frontline library service, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment within the Norma Smurfit Library
Key Responsibilities:
- To assist in ensuring the delivery of excellent customer services within the library.
- To use the Library Management System to facilitate and improve access to information, and to assist the public by issuing and returning items, dealing with all enquiries relating to circulation etc.
- To assist library users by answering enquiries; providing information and directing users to appropriate resources and services.
- To perform a wide range of administrative tasks such as cataloguing, shelving, stock processing, photocopying, scanning etc.
- To provide Library support via online reference platform (LibChat) and room booking(s).
- Role May include working from home
- Any other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Librarian or Librarian
Key Attributes:
- Previous experience within a library environment desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
- Good customer service experience and skills
- Good keyboard skills with working knowledge of windows environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a small team.
- Self-starter & ability to work alone
- An interest in electronic media is essential.
- Working knowledge of the internet and online databases would be advantageous.
- Positive approach to continued training.
Contract: 12 Month Fulltime/Contract
Salary: Library Assistant, Support Staff Band €23,297 to €34,685
Annual Leave 24 Days
Application Process: To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1056 to: recruitment@ncirl.ie by 5:00 pm, 20th September 2024.
The successful candidates will be subject to Garda vetting and must not hold any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to the Library Assistant, are based on the current stated role and objective of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the NCI.
National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
