People & CultureDocument: LS_PD_JS Library AssistantIssue Date: ********Page 1 of 3UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTEDPosition DescriptionJunior School Library AssistantOVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONBarker College Library Assistants and Technicians are employed to provide customer service to the Barker community through the delivery of library services, including routine clerical and general library duties and to assist the Library and Inquiry Integrators (Teacher Librarians) as they work to provide resources and services that support the education and well-being journey of the Barker College students and which inform, educate and inspire the broader Barker College community.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPrimaryLibrary circulation and reference desk dutiesOrdering recent resources, including stationeryCataloguing and processing resources including via SCIS records and original cataloguingCovering and repairsAssisting with weeding and stocktake as requiredAssisting with Accessit report and overdues managementAssisting with database management, including EBSCOhost, ClickView, Wheelers and others as neededAssisting Library and Inquiry Integrators (Teacher Librarians) with preparing resources for lessonsAssisting in the development of promotional materials for library events, including digital materials and displaysSupporting Library and Inquiry Integrators in the running of library programs and initiatives where neededShelving, shelf-checking and shelf tidyGeneral DutiesDemonstrating a sound understanding of current school library and information trends and best practiceGeneral library supervision and tidy dutiesIssuing, return, reserving of resourcesAny other duties,



as required by Library and Inquiry Integrators, Director of Teaching and Learning, Assistant PYP Coordinator or Junior School ExecutiveSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL TO THE JOBExcellent clerical skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational and time-management skillsRelevant computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office programs and use of automated librarysystemsAbility to work on multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work independently and as part of a larger, managed teamESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESApproachable manner and positive attitudeA willingness to support the Teacher Librarians in their work (as needed)A willingness to cooperate as a member of a teamA willingness to support colleagues and treat them with courtesy and respectTransparent communicationA willingness to accept and support changeA commitment to engage in professional development and upskillingA willingness to embrace new ways of providing services to the Barker College communityA willingness to be rostered flexibly between 7.30am and 8.30pmAbility to support the Christian values and ethos of the SchoolACCOUNTABILITYChild SafetyBarker College has an abiding commitment to the safety,



protection and well-being of all children and young people in our care.
All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the policies of the School, in particular those relating to the safeguarding of children.GeneralBreaches to a staff member's responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School's Disciplinary Management Procedures.
This defined accountability is underpinned by Barker College's Code of Conduct and the Complaints Procedures.Work Health and SafetyAll staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or another person's workplace safety.SPECIAL CONDITIONSPrepared to undertake any additional training to compliment the positionPrepared to accept and support changes that will come as the library evolves to meet 21C needs and teaching methodologies.Prepared to take on additional appropriate roles (as needed) in response to future changes in library services and the evolving role of library staffQUALIFICATIONSDesirable: Certificate in Library, Information and Cultural ServicesORGANISATION CHART RELATIVE TO POSITIONThe Manager's Manager: Head of Junior SchoolThe Immediate Manager: JS Director of Teaching and LearningThis position: Junior School Library AssistantAPPROVALThis position description accurately details the primary duties and responsibilities of a Junior School Library Assistant.Approved by Head of Junior School in November ****ACCEPTANCE OF POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition description accepted by:Name of Staff Member: Signature of Staff Member: Date:
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📌 Junior School Library Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Barker College
📍 Sydney