Library Assistant Job Description
Purpose of Position:
To assist with the library/administrative duties within the Norma Smurfit Library
Reporting to: Deputy Librarian
Key Responsibilities:
- Attending to issue/reader services desk for designated periods
- Dealing with serials module of library catalogue (ALTO)
- Assisting with ordering and receiving new library stock
- Shelving and tidying of library stock.
- Generating and sending of library notices.
- Assisting with reader enquiries.
- Assisting with Library Databases
- Assisting with the use of electronic resources.
- Photocopying of material, when necessary.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Librarian/Librarian
Key Attributes:
- Previous experience within a library environment would be desirable but not essential
- 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.
- An interest in electronic media is essential.
- Working knowledge of the internet and online databases would be advantageous.
- Positive approach to continued training.
Contract: Fixed term Contract – September 2019 to June 2020
Includes Evening/Saturday work
Hours 16-20 Hours Per week
Salary Library Assistant, Support Staff Band €14.00 per hour
Application Process: To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV in PDF format only, quoting reference number: NCI0837 to recruitment-dohanlon@ncirl.ie by 5pm, Friday 30th August 2019.
The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act
