Library Assistant Casual Position

Base hourly rate $ 28.1085 per hour

Bland Shire Council is seeking a Casual Library Assistant to work on the Library circulation desk
and assist library borrowers with a wide variety of tasks such as lending, returning and renewing
library items, new memberships, shelf checks and use of library equipment assisting with
childrens activities and Visitor Information. The successful applicant may be offered shifts across
any of the librarys opening hours, including weekends.
To be successful in this position you will possess the following skill and or experience:

Cert 11 in Library and Information Services or relevant experience

Working With Childrens Check
Thorough knowledge of WHS and EEO policy
Must be flexible and available to work any day
Higher school certificate or equivalent.
Knowledge of the public library environment.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Client focus in the provision of customer service.
Experience in manual handling.
Knowledge of WHS & EEO principles and practice.

Further Enquiries:
Contact Joanne Russo 02 6972 2266 or email council@blandshire.nsw.gov.au
If you are interested in applying for this position please apply online at Councils website
www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au
Adequately address the selection criteria listed in the position description. Failure to do so will
result in your application not being considered. You should list each criteria separately and
describe how your skills, qualifications and experience allow you to fulfil each requirement.
Information packages and further details are available from Human Resources, 10 Shire Street
West Wyalong or 02 6979 0249.
Applications close Monday March 31st 2014.

BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:
Library Assistant

Directorate:
Corporate Community & Development Services

Classification:
Grade 4 in Councils Salary System

Location:
Library

Basis of Employment:
Part time, Casual

Reports to:
Manager Library and Childrens Services

Award:
Local Government (State) Award

Primary Objective:
To assist in the effective and efficient provision of library services to residents of the Shire.
Duties. Shall include but not be limited to:
Assist with the delivery of circulation and reference/information services
Provide assistance in the use of information technology
Shelve books and maintain the physical appearance of the library
Process library overdues
Process new library stock
Catalogue and process periodicals
Update media files
Assist with childrens activities and displays
Assist with promotional and marketing activities
Count and balance library monies as required
Dispose of newspapers according to library procedures
Comply with Corporate record keeping requirements
Comply with WHS and EEO policies and procedures
Process ILLs
Maintain visitor information and liaise with appropriate organisations

Key Performance Indicators:

High level of customer satisfaction
Accurate distribution of overdue notices
Periodicals processed within 2 days in accordance with library standards
Library materials processed in accordance with library standards
Displays and promotional material presented in a professional manner
Correct accounting of library monies
Follow Councils policies and procedures

Key Physical Requirements - Library Assistant

Continuous standing
Frequent reaching at waist level or below
Frequent walking
Rarely crawling
Occasional sitting
Occasional trunk rotation
Rarely climbing
Frequent repetitive forearm, hand and
Occasional bending/stooping
finger movement
Occasional squatting/crouching
Frequent manual dexterity and handling
Rarely kneeling
Occasional reaching overhead
(Key = Occasional 1-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%)

Selection Criteria
Weighting
100%

Please address the following:

SC1

Certificate II in Library and Information Services and/or relevant

experience.

30%

SC2

High standard of keyboard and computer skills including word

processing, spreadsheets, database, email and Internet. Experience
in Library Management Systems would be advantageous.

20%

SC3

Highly developed customer service skills and demonstrated ability to

be professional and courteous.

20%

SC4

Well developed oral and written communication skills.

15%

SC5

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and

contribute to continuous improvement.

15%

Authorisation
General Manager: Ray Smith
Date originated:
Date last reviewed: January 2014

Date: 13 March 2009