Library Assistant

Department: Library
Reports To: Librarian
Position Type: Full-time
Purpose of Position: To provide administrative support and ensure efficient delivery of world class library service to users.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:

Provide reference and information services to library clientele by answering questions, retrieving materials, assisting in referencing and basic bibliographic searches
Prepares and circulate list of new arrivals
Prepare & paste spine labels on new/repaired/worn out materials
Shelf/re-shelf new/consulted books & Journals
Files loose leaf services, advance sheets, periodicals & supplements in appropriate binders. Removes appropriate materials & arrange disposition in line with Library policy
Maintain and operates library equipment & systems, including computer, printers, copy machines, scanners, fax & others to improve and retrieve library specific information
Maintain and updates card catalogues using standard library guidelines & systems both manual & automated.
Maintain circulation records, checks materials in and out of library & maintain library operational files.
Compile newspapers/journals for binding
Enforce silence in the reading area of the library
Generate & send out Reminders/Overdue/Return notices to concerned library users
Take physical inventory of library materials and compile relevant statistics for management report
Any other duty specific or adhoc to be assigned by line manager from time to time

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Feedback on Customers satisfaction
Inventory of library stock carried out annually
Newspapers binding carried out at least twice annually
Scheduled shelf reading concluded before 9.00 am

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Planning skills
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and multi-tasking sills
Good oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of MS office
Excellent customer services skills
Records management skills

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum of OND in Library Science or related discipline

EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years’ experience in an academic environment or library.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONFriday, October 23, 2015 METHOD OF APPLICATIONInterested candidates should forward their CVs to: careers@lbs.edu.ng.Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. LBS offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants.

Apply via :

careers@lbs.edu.ng