Job Vacancy For Library Assistant
Design & Technology Institute
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Librarian
REPORTS INDIRECTLY TO: Academic and Educational Head, Head of InstituteJOB PURPOSE: To support Librarian by assisting themKey ResponsibilitiesThe librarian assistant shall assist the Librarian with the following roles:
- General management of the library and supervising library patrons.
- Assist with daily tasks of the library such as issuing library materials, checking out/in library materials, collecting late charges, and determining outstanding materials.
- Carry out classification and cataloguing of resources using the Library Management System.
- Assist learners to identify, locate and access the information they require
- Examine books for damage; repair or facilitate repairs when necessary.
- Perform appraisal and “weeding” of library materials at assigned periods
- Create an environment that is conducive for active and participatory learning using resource-based instructional practices.
- Oversee the management of the library in the absence of the Librarian
- Perform any other duties assigned from time to time
- Bachelor of Arts/Education in Information Studies/Librarianship with two years' experience in a similar role.
- Must have completed National Service
- Skills in IT will be an added advantage
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Working knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification Scheme
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of office equipment and accurate keyboarding skills necessary to manage clerical and cataloguing duties.
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