Duties and Responsibilities
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Lend and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks;
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Process new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software;
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Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas;
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Locate library materials for AUK students, including books, and all hard and soft tools, support them in their searches;
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Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status, and compute any applicable fines;
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Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose;
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Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers;
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Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment;
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Facilitate the acquisition of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and audiovisual materials by checking prices, figuring costs, and preparing appropriate order forms;
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Repair books, using mending tape, paste, and brushes;
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Administer the technical process for new arrivals;
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Ensure that the new arrivals are ready before display;
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Avoid duplication of materials;
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Conduct internal meetings with colleagues and volunteers and liaise with Supervisor to ensure that whole the technical process is completed properly;
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Timely searching of materials;
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Proper shelving;
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Annual verifications.
Required Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Business Administration;
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Library systems knowledge, skill in MS Offices with excellent classification knowledge;
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Advanced English Language;
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Initiative and creativity;
Required Competencies:
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Business acumen (knows how business work);
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Excellent Communication skills;
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Approachability;
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Attention to the readers;
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Customer focus;
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Organizing;
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Patience;
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Ability to work under pressure