Library Assistant Radford College Junior School Library

Library Assistant
Radford College Junior School Library
DUTY STATEMENT
The Library Assistant reports to the Head of Library, who delegates day-to-day supervision to the
Junior School Teacher Librarian, and co-operates with other members of the Library team to support
a service to staff and students that encourages the development of information literacy skills,
independent learning and lifelong learning.
A OUTLINE
Non-teaching staff are recruited and employed by the Business Manager. These staff are allocated to
departments within the College and work under the direct supervision of the Head of that department.
B. DUTY SATEMENT
The Library Assistant is a clerical assistant, appointed to the Library Department, who works in
support of library operations, particularly in the following areas:
Services to Clients:
• Assisting at circulation desk – loans, returns, reservations, bookings.
• Checking photocopier and printers.
• Assisting with general supervision of students in the Library.
• Assisting with and referring ICT queries.
• Managing maintenance and issue of laptops.
• Assisting with Junior School staff requests for resources.
• Instruction and supervision of parent volunteers.
• Assisting with supervision of library monitors and helpers.
Collection-related tasks:
• Shelving/shelf reading all library materials.
• Processing new material, including maintaining adequate levels of supplies of processing
materials.
• Maintaining resource boxes and book boxes of recommended reading (collecting items,
monitoring currency, re-shelving as necessary).
• Assisting with stock maintenance, e.g. repairs and stocktaking.
Circulation:
• Managing overdue resources and non-returned items.
• Assisting with overdue notices.
• Setting up and maintaining borrower records as needed.
• Issuing and returning teacher resources and department resources at beginning and end of
year, or as necessary.
Other:
• Liaising with staff from the Secondary Library, occasionally assisting support staff in that area.
• Assistance with setting up displays.
• Any other tasks negotiated with the Head of Library as delegated to the Junior School Teacher
Librarian.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
CLASSIFICATION:
POSITION:
LOCATION:
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
RESPONSIBLE TO:
HOURS:
School Assistant, Level 2, ACT Non Teaching Staff Agreement for Radford
College Ltd
Library Assistant
Radford College Junior School Library
Business Manager
Mr Curtis Watson, Head of Department, Library
5 days per week, term time only
D. CHILD PROTECTION
The successful applicant who is offered the job will be subject to employment screening processes
with the Australian Federal Police National Police Check (NPC) and be required to make a formal
child protection statement.
E. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Please review the college web site www.radford.act.edu.au for more information about the College.
Further details about the position can be obtained by contacting Mr Curtis Watson, Head of
Department, Library on 6162 6207 or curtis.watson@radford.act.edu.au.
Applications close Thursday 10 November and should be addressed to:
Business Manager
Radford College
Bruce ACT 2617
or email: jocelyn.martin@radford.act.edu.au
October 2011