Job Description
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 Role: 12 Month Contract/Fulltime time Library Assistant will include evening and occasional Saturday Work Reporting to: Deputy Librarian 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: €23,299 - €35,379 (Support Staff Band) Annual Leave: 24 Days per annum pro rata Hours: 35 hours, may include Saturday Work/Friday evening work Application Process: To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1056 to: by 5:00 pm, 20th September 2024. Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned the Library Assistant are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College. The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001. The Importance of Confidentiality We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.