The appointee will be required to perform a selection of duties at an issue desk in one of the library sections and shelving duties and presentation of the library on roster during the University semester from February to November for 25 hours each week.

The existence of this job will ensure that the following tasks are successfully performed at the USP Laucala Campus Library:

• Online issues and return of loans – general and reserve collection.
• Registration of Library borrowers.
• Self-reading of the reserve collection.
• Sale of examination paper and photocopy cards.
• Receipt of monies for fine, coping and printing.
• Identification of books for repairs.
• Shelving for security work (as per attendance duties).
• Clearing library fines.
• Contributing to neatly presented issue desk/work area.
• Assist with Library closing – evening and weekend duty; and
• Rostered work – evening, weekend, and public holidays.

The Person We Seek:

To be considered for this position, applicants should have:

– Completion of a relevant certificate; or
– Completion of Year 12 secondary school studies with relevant work experience; or higher qualification or enrolled in the Certificate in Basic Library skills or Diploma in Library and Information Studies;
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
– Computer literacy;
– Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision;
– Good understanding of customer services;
– Ability to work evening, weekend and public holiday shifts.

Preference will be given to applicants with:
– A Certificate in Library and Information Studies, some work experience in library operations or working towards a library qualification and/or a related area e.g. computer science.

Remuneration – The position is available for a temporary period of one (1) academic year. This position is part time; hence the pay will be pro-rated to the hours worked.