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Library Assistant 2 (PIDG/LA 2)
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Librarian 4, the Library Assistant 2 assists in the processing and organizing of all incoming materials necessary to satisfy user demand. 💰 salary range $1,711,060 – $2,301,186 JMD per annum
Responsibilities
- • Conducts reference interviews to ensure clients information needs are accurately met;
- • Sorts and indexes periodicals received;
- • Maintains visible index;
- • Accessions incoming material;
- • Places books on shelves, according to class number;
- • Cuts, mounts and assigns subject headings to newspaper clippings;
- • Photocopies and scans materials, on behalf of clients;
- • Records statistics on the Question-and-Answer Service Project, Access to Information and other user information, for the generation of reports;
- • Mounts Exhibitions for in-house, Agricultural shows and conferences;
- • Assists with the supervision of students on work experience;
- • Performs other related functions, assigned from time to time.
Desired Traits and Characteristics
- • Teamwork and co-operation skills;
- • Good interpersonal skills;
- • Good oral and written communication skills;
- • Customer and quality focus skills;
- • Compliance.
- • Good knowledge of library operations;
- • Good knowledge of management information systems and tools;
- • Good knowledge of Information and records administration/management/Universal Decimal Classification/ICIS;
- • Research and evaluation;
- • Managing the client interface.
Required Skills
Core:
- • Good customer and quality focus skills
- • Good oral and written communication skills
- • Good interpersonal skills
- • Teamwork and co-operation
- • Managing the client interface
- • Managing external relationships
Technical:
- • Good knowledge of WINISIS Database
- • Good knowledge of Library technical operations (accessioning, cataloguing)
- • Knowledge of the Ministry’s operations
- • Proficiency in Microsoft in Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications
- • Four (4) CXC or GCE “O” Level subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and English;
- • Library Technical Assistant Certificate;
- • Two (2) years’ experience as a Library Assistant.
Additional Information and Instructions
Special Condition Associated with the Job:
- • Working environment involves possible exposure to dust.
Applications, accompanied by Résumés, should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 10th June, 2025, to: Senior Director Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hope Gardens Kingston 6 📧 Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Library Assistant 2 (PIDG/LA 2) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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Title
Library Assistant 2 (PIDG/LA 2)
Location
Kingston and St. Andrew, JamaicaSalary
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jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm
Work Style
On-SiteContract
Permanent
Experience
Mid-Level
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Category
Support and Administrative RolesSector
Public
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