Senior Library Assistant
Job Summary
The Senior Library Assistant performs para-professional duties in advanced technical and other library work involving the maintenance and use of library collection and assist customers in their search for materials and information. He/she works under the general supervision of the Deputy Librarian and periodically provides supervision and direction to library assistants and library clerks and library aides.
Requirements
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription and other office procedures and terminology.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English Language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Diploma/Certificate in Library Science
- Five (5) subjects at the CXC level, inclusive of English and Mathematics.
- At least three years’ experience in a similar position
- Good Customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent Time Management skills
- Capability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- The ability to work as part of a team but also on his/her own initiative.
- The ability to think logicallyÂ
- Good technological skills.
Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:
The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5
OR
via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm
Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.