Senior Library Assistant (PIDG/ LA 2)

Summary

The Senior Library Assistant works under the direct supervision of the College Librarian and assumes responsibility for routine tasks using basic skills and established procedures; demonstrates effective job knowledge, initiative and motivation in the performance of job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• • Handle circulation transactions.
• • Maintain statistical records of all materials checked out by faculty, staff and students.
• • Compile and report patron use statistics.
• • Compile and send off JAMCOPY records.
• • Prepare and post overdue book notices and report delinquent students to the Librarian.
• • Keep materials shelved and in proper order.
• • Photocopy material for users and keep ample supplies on hand for copiers.
• • Follow up on all purchase orders.
• • Pull books for bindery or discard.
• • Assist users with electronic database searching.
• • Assist the Librarian in providing general research assistance to faculty, staff and students.
• • Assist the Librarian in orientation and Information Literacy sessions.
• • Supervise library Clerks and student assistants.
• • Perform other duties as assigned by the Librarian.

Required Skills

• • Good oral and written communication.
• • Teamwork.
• • Customer service.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's Degree in Library Studies/Library Technical Certificate.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Dusty environment.
  • • Required to work outside of normal working hours.

Applications with resumes and the names of two references should be submitted no later than Thursday, May 22, 2025, to: The Director Human Resource Management Shortwood Teachers' College 77 Shortwood Road Kingston 8 ✉️ Email: humanresourceoffice@stcoll.edu.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. N.B. We appreciate and thank all interested applicants for their applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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