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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