Library Assistant

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Diploma/Degree in Library infromation Science, Information Science, or related field.
  
• 2+ years’ experience in a busy institutional library/resource center.
  
• Proficiency in library management systems (e.g., Destiny Follett).
  
• Training in child protection/safeguarding (certification a plus).
  
• Professionalmembership is a plus
  

• Strong communication (oral/written) and interpersonal skills.
  
• Detail-oriented with analytical abilities (data/report interpretation).
  
• Team player with flexibility for rotating shifts/weekend duties
  

1. Library Operations & Patron Support
   

• Manage circulation desk activities (check-in/check-out, renewals, reservations) using Destiny Follett.
  
• Assist patrons (students/scholars/teachers/staff) with inquiries in person, via email, or online platforms.
  
• Guide users in navigating the Destiny catalog, e-resources, and reference materials.
  
• Process new materials (books, digital media) into the Destiny system (cataloging, labeling, shelving).
  
• Conduct regular shelf-reading and maintain orderly stacks.
  

• Destiny System Management
  

• Generate and analyze system reports (circulation stats, overdue items) to inform the supervisor in decisions making.
  
• Update patron databases (students/scholars/teachers/staff)
  
• Maintain the Academy repository (digital archives) per resource centre policies.
  

• Stock Management & Loss Control
  

• Conduct annual stock-taking and reconcile discrepancies in Destiny.
  
• Implement loss prevention strategies (e.g., tracking overdue items, collecting fines).
  
• Weed outdated/damaged materials and update inventory records.
  
• Distribute textbooks/classroom resource packs and track returns
  

• Promotional & Administrative Duties
  

• Champion reading culture at the academy by promoting library programs (e.g., reading challenges, literacy fairs).
  
• Organize library events (book fairs, author visits, library tours).
  
• Compile summaries/reports on resource usage and patron feedback.
  

1. Child Safeguarding & Compliance
   

• Enforce the academy child safeguarding and protection policies at the resource centre (e.g., monitoring student access, reporting concerns).
  
• Ensure a safe environment at the resopurce centre by adhering to child safeguarding protocols during programs/events.
  
• Collaborate with the safeguarding team to address risks or incidents.