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30 October 2006
Wanted: CMC Library Assistant (International School Manila)
Category: Job Openings
Job title: CMC Library Assistant
Institution: International School Manila
Contact: hr @ ismanila.com
Source: FLG
[Note: While the title is “library assistant,” the job description (especially the part about original cataloging) seems to indicate that they’re looking for a librarian.]
International School of Manila
Children’s Media Center (CMC)
CMC Library Assistant: Job Description
October 2006
Outline:
The CMC library assistant assists the CMC librarian in a technical and clerical capacity, with minor additional instructional responsibilities as required. The assistant organizes and maintains library materials according to established procedures, assists patrons and performs other duties related to daily and long term library operations.
Personal Contacts:
The CMC Library Assistant will have daily contact with young students, other library staff, parents, ISM faculty and support staff.
Supervision received:
It is expected that the CMC Library Assistant will only require minimal supervision from the CMC Librarian. Training and guidance will be given as appropriate.
Essential functions:
* Process new resources ( including some original cataloging, Dewey Decimal System)
* Perform clerical and computer related tasks as assigned by the librarian
* Shelve materials and ensure that resources are correctly stored and displayed
* Prepare reserve materials and annotated bibliographies for classes
* Assist patrons in borrowing and locating information
* Provide assistance to students and teachers in using the online databases
* Create displays as requested by librarian
* Compile circulation statistics and reports; register new students and parents
* Assist with book orders
* Attend meetings, workshops, in services as required
* Oversee the annual CMC inventory
* Update the OPAC before the start of the school year
Essential Skills:
This position requires skills in computer use, word processing abilities, and experience in library operations. Experience working with young children is desirable but not essential.
Essential Qualifications:
The position requires an undergraduate degree and, preferably, a post-graduate qualification in library science.
Experience in cataloging, in a professional situation, is required
Further studies in computer sciences and technology or at least measurable practical experience using computers to enhance media service preferred.
Please send your resumes to the Human Resources Department at email address hr@ismanila.com
Or call 840-4000 for more details.
Comments»
would you know how much is the compensation?
the position’s essential function are more far for school librarians than just for an assistant. they even look for a graduate (even post graduate)of library science. is the head of the department a professional librarian?
the qualifications they are looking for is not just a library assistant but a registered librarian because of the educational qualification they required. the job description is fitted for the head librarian.