Library Assistant

What people in this role do:

• Sort books and materials according to classification or catalogue numbers and return to storage areas
• Issue items from library to borrowers and record borrowers information and due dates
• Compile lists of overdue items and issue overdue notices to borrowers
• Inspect items and make minor repairs where required
• Issue Library cards to borrowers
• Assist with information and telephone enquiries
• Assist with outreach services such as the provision of a housebound service
• Complete general administration duties such as operate photocopier, sort mail, unpack new materials, input data to local databases, type catalogue cards and labels, and file appropriately
• Assist in library duties including arranging publicity displays and multimedia kits, accessing print and non-print materials, perform inter-library loan functions

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Interest in computers
• A practical, logical approach to work
• Good organisational and customer service skills
• Good oral and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: public libraries, private libraries, university libraries and private business companies
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

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