Library Assistant [1 Year Contract]

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description

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All applications must be submitted through our portal to be considered for the role. Please visit the career page [https://www.uwcsea.edu.sg/uwcsea-careers/educational-support-roles/posts-educational-suppor-role-default-page/~board/educational-support-roles/post/library-assistant-1-year-contract-apr2023] on our portal for the full job details. UWCSEA Dover has a vacancy for Library Assistant 1 year contract with possibility to permanent role. The purpose of the role is to ensure that the proper functioning of a Library from selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers\' advisory services. Main Responsibilities
  • Report to the Administrative Librarian on day-to-day matters.
  • Assist with creation of digital means of promoting library resources and services, preparing and maintaining notices, signs and other means of providing information about the library to users.
  • Maintain the updates and integrity of the data in the Student Management (CIMS) and Library Automation (Follett -Destiny) Systems.
  • Classify, catalogue, process, genrefy and weed resources from the Libraries, Subject Departments, and Class Libraries.
  • Assist with maintenance and the issue of textbooks.
  • Book shelving, shelf reading and general housekeeping of the Library.
  • Preparing accounting procedures/notifications for books that are overdue, damaged or lost.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with adults (teachers, staff and parents) and students from different cultural backgrounds across all grades in a school library environment.
  • Provide loan, advisory, information and enquiry services to Library patrons with grace, humility, kindness and humour.
  • Other duties reasonable to establish the smooth operation of the Libraries.
Person Specifications
  • Diploma and/or preferably with related qualifications in Library and Information Science.
  • At least 2-5 years of relevant working experience in a library or information resource centre.
  • Organised and excellent self management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the desire to be a productive team member.
  • Excellent communication skills including a sense a of humour.
  • Excellent PC, Mac and internet skills.
  • Working knowledge and experience in library databases, Z39.50 cataloguing, Follett\xe2\x80\x99s Destiny.
  • Evidence of knowledge of web-based tools will be considered a bonus.
  • Adaptable and able to work independently and in a team across the different libraries including mobile checkouts in departments, classes and during events.
  • Ability to demonstrate a strong interest in people, reading, books and information.
  • Physical handling of books and library equipment is expected.
Application Apply via our portal by Monday, 17 April 2023 at 11:59pm Singapore Time. UWCSEA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks. UWCSEA is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity. Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months Salary: $2,100.00 - $2,900.00 per month Application Deadline: 17/04/2023

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1305791
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
    Not mentioned